Well Engineer - Drilling & Completion

Kuwait City - Kuwait

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are hiring an experienced and driven Well Engineer Drilling & Completions to support Baker Hughes in its operations with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). This position involves designing planning and executing safe efficient and cost-effective drilling and completion programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and practical experience in both office-based planning and field operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Well designs and operational programs for drilling and completions.
Ensure compliance with HSE policies drilling safety standards and environmental regulations.
Oversee and support field execution ensuring technical integrity and operational efficiency.
Prepare and review technical documents well proposals AFE end-of-well reports and risk assessments.
Collaborate with service companies contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
Attend and lead meetings with clients vendors and cross-functional teams as needed.
Monitor and evaluate well performance and recommend improvements.
Maintain up-to-date records of operational procedures and engineering calculations.
Ensure full adherence to company work processes engineering standards and KOC guidelines.
Provide troubleshooting support during field operations and contribute to post-job analysis.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

MSc or . in Engineering or Scientific Discipline.
Minimum 6 years of relevant industry experience in a well engineering role (drilling or completions).
Demonstrated expertise in well design well planning well control principles environmental compliance and operational execution.
Experience with both field and office operations within an Integrated Services Oilfield Services (OFS) company.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry-standard well engineering software (e.g. Landmark WellPlan Drillbench).
Working knowledge of Weatherford processes procedures and QHSE standards is an asset.
Fluent in written and spoken English. Fluency in Arabic as second language is preferred.

Skills & Attributes:

Strong communication organizational and multitasking skillsespecially under pressure.
Ability to lead and participate in technical meetings with clients vendors and field teams.
High level of discipline initiative and self-motivation.
Demonstrated leadership in team environments with ability to follow direction and provide guidance.

Additional Information:

The contract may be extended based on performance and operational needs.
Relocation support provided for suitable candidates outside Kuwait.
All nationalities are encouraged to apply.
Age range 3540 preferred for experience balance and field-readiness.

Location: Kuwait (Preferably already in-country)
Client: Baker Hughes (for KOC Operations)
Contract Type: 6 Months (Extendable)
Salary Range:KWD
Benefits: Accommodation transportation round-trip airfare and medical insurance provided
Joining Timeline: Within 2 weeks
Preferred Age Range: 35 40

We are hiring an experienced and driven Well Engineer Drilling & Completions to support Baker Hughes in its operations with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). This position involves designing planning and executing safe efficient and cost-effective drilling and completion programs. The ideal candidate will ...

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Well designs and operational programs for drilling and completions.
Ensure compliance with HSE policies drilling safety standards and environmental regulations.
Oversee and support field execution ensuring technical integrity and operational efficiency.
Prepare and review technical documents well proposals AFE end-of-well reports and risk assessments.
Collaborate with service companies contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
Attend and lead meetings with clients vendors and cross-functional teams as needed.
Monitor and evaluate well performance and recommend improvements.
Maintain up-to-date records of operational procedures and engineering calculations.
Ensure full adherence to company work processes engineering standards and KOC guidelines.
Provide troubleshooting support during field operations and contribute to post-job analysis.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

MSc or . in Engineering or Scientific Discipline.
Minimum 6 years of relevant industry experience in a well engineering role (drilling or completions).
Demonstrated expertise in well design well planning well control principles environmental compliance and operational execution.
Experience with both field and office operations within an Integrated Services Oilfield Services (OFS) company.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry-standard well engineering software (e.g. Landmark WellPlan Drillbench).
Working knowledge of Weatherford processes procedures and QHSE standards is an asset.
Fluent in written and spoken English. Fluency in Arabic as second language is preferred.

Skills & Attributes:

Strong communication organizational and multitasking skillsespecially under pressure.
Ability to lead and participate in technical meetings with clients vendors and field teams.
High level of discipline initiative and self-motivation.
Demonstrated leadership in team environments with ability to follow direction and provide guidance.

Additional Information: