Senior Well Engineer at Human Capital Partners

Human Capital Partners (HCP) is a professional services firm specialising in the provision of HR consulting services covering the entire spectrum of the Human Resources value chain. HCP is the successor firm of the erstwhile Executive Selection and Training Services group of KPMG in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Well Engineer

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Well Engineer to join our upstream oil and gas operations. 
• The Senior Well Engineer will play a critical role in planning, designing, and executing well engineering activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling and completion operations. 
• The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, leadership skills, and a proven track record in upstream oil and gas projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of drilling, completion, and workover programs for onshore and offshore wells.
• Prepare well engineering documentation, including well proposals, drilling programs, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and Nigerian regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including geologists, reservoir engineers, and contractors, to optimize well designs and operations.
• Monitor and analyze drilling performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior well engineers and field personnel.
• Manage well engineering budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Conduct post-well reviews and prepare detailed reports to capture lessons learned and improve future operations.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and innovations to enhance well engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in well engineering, with a focus on upstream oil and gas operations.
• Professional certification is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of drilling and completion techniques, wellbore design, and well control practices.
• Proficiency in well engineering software.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience working in multicultural teams.
• Familiarity with Nigerian oil and gas regulations and industry standards.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.