Well Management Engineer – RTP & PA

Location:

Midland, TX

Schedule:

5/40
Type: W2 Contract (12 months, potential extension)
Benefits:
Dental, Health, Vision & 401(k)

* This position does not offer relocation assistance

We are seeking an experienced Well Management Engineer (RTP & Plug & Abandonment) to support post-completion wellwork operations. This role is responsible for designing, planning, and executing well interventions, including remedial workovers and P&A activities, while collaborating across engineering, operations, and contractor teams.

• Design, plan, and support execution of wellwork operations post-completion, including remedial workovers and plug & abandonment (P&A)
• Collaborate with Production Engineering to develop cost estimates and scope for opportunity evaluations
• Develop procedures and provide design input for artificial lift systems
• Coordinate with Operations teams for rig scheduling, execution support, and troubleshooting
• Engage with contractors and suppliers to ensure cost efficiency and equipment readiness
• Monitor daily wellwork progress, track costs, and recommend cost-effective adjustments
• Travel to field locations as needed to oversee operations
• Support budgeting and forecasting of wellwork expenditures
• Analyze performance metrics to improve execution efficiency
• Manage contractor performance and ensure accuracy of Wellview data

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum 5 years of Oil & Gas experience, including at least 3 years of direct wellwork experience (Permian Basin preferred)
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Willingness to travel to field locations as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Wellview Experience with Spotfire, Power BI, or similar analytics tools is preferred

• Prior experience working for an operator (e.g., PNR, EOG, OXY, Diamondback, Endeavor, Permian) strongly preferred over service company background
• Hands‑on expertise in workover operations, completions, plug & abandonment (P&A)
• Candidates with backgrounds primarily in drilling or fracturing are less aligned with this role

• Preference for candidates currently located in Midland, TX
• Ideal candidates will have strong experience in wellwork, operations, and P&A engineering with a practical, field-focused approach