JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently searching for a Contract Senior Well Engineer to support our growing Consulting Business in Calgary, AB. The Contract Senior Well Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the objectives of the Subsurface Group and its Customers are performed to a satisfactory high standard and that specific work tasks are performed safely, effectively and in compliance with the specified objectives. As such, he/she shall be viewed as a technical expert and a focal point for the Customer, Contractor(s), Suppliers/Vendors and other internal department(s).

This is an on-call as needed position, and is expected to be a 12-month contract. Due to the nature of the role, we will consider qualified applicants who are Canadian citizens or authorized to work in Canada only at this time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop detailed plans and schematics for drilling operations, including well design, casing, tubing programs, and materials selection for wells in a variety of industries, including oil & gas, CCS, hydrogen and others.
• Assist with, and at times lead, procurement of required resources and services pertaining to well operations.
• Supervise drilling operations to ensure they are conducted safely, efficiently, and within budget.
• Analyze subsurface data and work closely with the subsurface team to optimize well placement, performance, and successful delivery.
• Monitor and regulate project costs to ensure budgetary efficiency.
• Plan and execute well intervention activities for well performance maintenance or enhancement.
• Assist with, and at times lead, the writing and stewarding of well permits
• Engage with clients for the purpose of communicating critical information and presenting on project deliverables
• Act as an expert technical interface as required for peer reviews, partner's meetings, etc.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers in software, design, and delivery.
• Comply with the Company HSE Policy and Quality Management System (QMS)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field with 15+ years applicable experience.
• Previous experience in drilling operations and well engineering for onshore and offshore settings, with demonstrated industry leadership preferred
• Expertise with well design softwares
• An understanding of Subsurface Geology and its impact on well and completions design
• Technical and Team Leadership skills
• Good Analytical and Organizational skills
• Strong Written and Oral Communication capability required
• Detailed understanding of well permitting requirements
• Must be a Canadian citizen or authorized to work lawfullyu in Canada, without sponsorship from Wood

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.