The Well Engineer III plays a crucial role in the oil and gas industry, focusing on the design, implementation, and management of well construction projects. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and a deep understanding of drilling operations. The Well Engineer III is responsible for ensuring that well projects are executed safely, efficiently, and within budget while adhering to industry regulations and standards.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and design programmes for re-entry wells including all phases as de-completion, drilling, lower completions and upper completions

Support, project engineers, engineers on the engineering analysis and root cause analysis (Tap Root). This may include but is not limited to rig visits and one-on-one mentoring.

Responsible for the execution and interpretation of engineering analyses in the design of operations phase: BHA design, BHA tendency, hydraulics and torque & drag modelling. 

Provide real-time decision support to the team to maximize drilling efficiency and minimize risk while achieving the well objective. 

Assist with ensuring effective communication between all parties (client, Product Lines, third parties, etc). 

Keep up to date and review new technology for possible application to projects. 

Perform and coach others with offset well analysis, hazard identification, and risk control. 

Participates in tender responses. 

Lead, execute, and coach others in the development and review of well programs, operating procedures, presentations, end-of-well reports, and other documentation as required to support effective communication and continuous improvement. 

Promote technical excellence image of Company and Segment (publish papers, attend/ present at public forums, and otherwise gain recognition for the Segment products and services). 

Comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford. 

Carry out work assignments with the highest level of service delivery. 

Be available for after-hours support to on-going operations as needed. 

Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by Geozone Business Manager within the physical constraints of the job.

Skills

Requirements:

Re-entry experience is required

Previous experience of well design is essential

Experience within Integrated projects would be an advantage

Previous experience of working in Saudi 

Hands-on experience in project planning, project management and delivery 

Ability to analyse a wide variety of data sets 

Practical and results orientated to deliver a plan encompassing all inputs that can be safely executed. 

Excellent written and verbal communication. 

Highly motivated with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills

Due to Saudization only nationals can be required at this stage

Qualifications:

BSc Petroleum Engineering