About the Opportunity

Are you an engineer with experience in well operations, well integrity, or Plug & Abandonment (P&A)?

We're looking for a Well Abandonment Engineer to join our client's engineering team and contribute to the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible abandonment of oil, gas, and water wells.

In this role, you'll be involved in evaluating well conditions, developing abandonment programs, supporting field operations, and ensuring compliance with applicable technical and environmental standards.

This is an opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to technically challenging projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an international environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Well Abandonment Engineering & Planning

• Develop and support the design of well abandonment and Plug & Abandonment (P&A) programs.

• Evaluate well integrity, casing conditions, and formation pressures to determine appropriate abandonment strategies.

• Assess cementing techniques, plugging methods, and well barrier requirements.

• Conduct engineering risk assessments and feasibility studies.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and optimize abandonment costs.

Technical & Operational Support

• Provide technical guidance to field teams during abandonment operations.

• Collaborate with engineers, operations personnel, and other stakeholders to support successful project execution.

• Troubleshoot technical challenges and recommend adjustments to abandonment procedures.

• Support the implementation of safe and effective decommissioning solutions.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, regulatory submissions, permits, and operational reports.

• Ensure abandonment programs comply with applicable regulations, industry standards, and environmental requirements.

• Identify operational and environmental risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Support Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) initiatives and compliance activities.

What We're Looking For

Education & Professional Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in well abandonment, drilling, completions, or related oilfield operations.

• Understanding of well construction, well integrity, and oilfield engineering principles.

• Experience working with multidisciplinary technical or operational teams.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of well integrity assessments, casing evaluation, and formation pressure considerations.

• Understanding of cementing techniques, well plugging methods, and well barriers.

• Familiarity with engineering risk assessments and technical planning.

• Knowledge of applicable oil & gas regulations, safety requirements, and environmental standards.

• Proficiency with engineering software and design tools such as WellCat, Landmark, or similar applications.

Communication & Problem-Solving

• Proficient written and verbal English communication skills.

• Strong analytical thinking and technical problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to explain engineering decisions and collaborate effectively with different stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and safety standards.

Nice to Have

• Direct experience designing or executing Plug & Abandonment (P&A) programs.

• Experience supporting well decommissioning projects.

• Well Control certification.

• H2S safety training or other relevant oilfield safety certifications.

• Availability to travel to the operator's office approximately twice per year.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Remote work: Work from Colombia, Mexico, or Brazil.

• Technical impact: Contribute to safe and environmentally responsible well abandonment operations.

• International collaboration: Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams.

• Professional growth: Apply and expand your expertise in well integrity, abandonment planning, and oilfield operations.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you have a background in oilfield engineering and are interested in contributing to safe, efficient well abandonment projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career!

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