Rigless Wellwork Engineer

Location: Qatar

Job Purpose

Plan and prepare rigless well work operations for production and injection wells operated. Ensure all interventions are conducted safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, while adhering to the highest standards of HSE and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Annual Wellwork Planning

• Develop and maintain the Annual Rigless Wellwork Plan, coordinating with internal stakeholders and service providers.

• Monitor execution progress and revise the plan as needed to optimize resources and well utilization.

• Interface with Onshore/Offshore Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Drilling & Completions, Petroleum Engineering, SEQ, and Supply Chain for seamless execution.

Operational Readiness & Execution

• Lead preparation for all rigless well interventions, ensuring all resources, tools, and services are in place.

• Plan and execute technologically complex wellwork involving high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) and toxic gas wells.

• Conduct pre-job safety and operations meetings, aligning all stakeholders and contractors.

• Facilitate post-job reviews, implementing lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.

Contracts & Cost Control

• Collaborate with the Supply Department to initiate and manage contracts for rigless wellwork services.

• Oversee contract administration post-award (ITP issuance, contractor performance reviews, and PG release).

• Review invoices and monitor service contract costs to ensure budget adherence.

Technical Governance & Improvement

• Develop and maintain the Standard Well Intervention Manual (SWIM) to ensure technical alignment with internal and international standards.

• Identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies and tools to enhance rigless wellwork performance.

• Conduct technical studies and support engineering initiatives as directed by the Head of Well Engineering.

Project & Budget Support

• Provide technical input during project planning phases and commissioning of new assets.

• Prepare and monitor the annual wellwork budget, ensuring alignment with business plans and cost targets.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Natural Gas Engineering.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of oil & gas wellwork experience, with at least 5 years in rigless well interventions (offshore/onshore).

• Proven experience with HPHT and toxic gas wells in offshore environments.

Technical Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of:

  • Wellheads, X-mas Trees, Surface/Subsurface Equipment

  • Cased hole services & production logging

  • Pressure control and barrier equipment

  • Well Integrity Management (e.g., SCSSV, SCP management)

• Proficiency with software such as WellView, Saphir, Emraude.

Certifications

• IWCF Level 4 certified (Supervisor level).

Key Skills

• Strong project planning and coordination skills

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement

• Safety leadership in high-risk well environments

• Cost and contract management acumen

• Continuous improvement and technology adoption mindset