Baker Hughes

IS Well Engineer (Drilling)

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Rio de Janeiro, BRA

In-Office

Senior level

Energy

The Role

Performs well engineering for drilling and well construction projects from tendering through execution and closeout. Prepares well designs, drilling plans, operational procedures, technical requirements, cost estimates, risk registers, and contingency plans. Supports customer meetings, procurement, HSE, well integrity, KPI monitoring, operational troubleshooting, root cause analysis, peer reviews, and project reporting. Requires coordination with internal teams, customers, third parties, and well-site stakeholders, with occasional travel and possible temporary engineering-team leadership.

Summary Generated by Built In

Are you a highly motivated, creative individual and passionate about well engineering activities?

Would you like to be a part of successful team?

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Baker Hughes is the leading energy technology company, who delivers across the energy value chain through our market-leading business segments. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries. Our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward! Making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

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Integrated Solutions Well Engineer performs all the well engineering activities within a project or Center of Excellence according to guidelines and processes set out in the Integrated Solutions Management System, international and/or local standards and regulations and customer requirements.

The Integrated Solutions Well Engineer performs all the well engineering activities within a project or Center of Excellence according to guidelines and processes set out in the Integrated Solutions Management System, international and/or local standards and regulations and customer requirements. The Integrated Solutions WE provide technical input to the well construction, completions, well intervention and abandonment phases, from the concept and tendering stage through project commencement, execution and project close out. During tendering phases, in addition to engineering work, the engineer will be supporting the commercial and procurement teams. During planning and execution stages, the engineer interfaces with stakeholders to ensure safety, well integrity and cost-effective job execution. The WE ensure the well design and well program is prepared and detailed procedures are provided to the execution team; the WE is a key contributor during project execution providing follow-up, technical input, and operational support.

As a Well Engineer Drilling, you will also be responsible for: 

The Integrated Solutions Well Engineer will take the ownership of preparing basic well design, technical requirements, and operational plans to accomplish both Baker Hughes and customer’s technical and financial goals. The well engineer drives close engagement with service delivery, HSE, finance, commercial and sales, and other Baker Hughes product lines.
In this role, they will be involved in the planning and execution of Integrated Solutions projects. The main responsibilities are:

Ensure all engineering activities are in line with HSE policies and procedures, and drive HSE culture by setting example through safe work practices.
Conduct business according to Baker Hughes values
Participate in tender bid preparation process for well engineering input.
Participate in customer presentations & meetings (may include travel to other locations).
Preparation of well design, well plan and operational procedures for construction, completion of wells in area of responsibility. May temporarily work in planning intervention and abandonment operations according to business needs.
Define technical services and third-party requirements.
Prepare operational time and cost estimates.
In collaboration with internal and external parties, prepare risk register and contingency plans.
Prepare and participate in peer reviews, peer assists, and other quality assurance activities related to the project.
Monitor daily progress of job(s) or project(s) and monitor operations expenditure.
Evaluate the application and implementation of best practices and technological advancements to Integrated Solutions operations.
Communicate effectively with well site/project stakeholders as needed and make recommendations to drive flawless service delivery and operational excellence as per approved plans.
Monitor technical and operations KPIs and benchmark against offset well data and pre-defined well objectives.
Participate in Root Cause Analysis investigation.
Prepare all technical reports related to the project including End of Well Report, after action reviews, lessons learned summary.
Comply with data management according to Integrated Solutions procedures.
Keep abreast of technological and engineering process advancements through affiliation with professional societies and participation in networks, workshops, seminars and training courses.
May temporarily manage an engineering team.

Specific Responsibilities:

The ‘Well Engineer – Drilling’ will be responsible for all the tasks and activities related to Well Construction projects, with a strong focus on Planning of Drilling Operations.

Fuel your passion! 

To be successful in this role, you will need:

A Bachelor's degree preferably in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical/Chemical Engineering with MS in Petroleum/Oil & Gas or Well Engineering.

Have 5+ years of relevant work experience in well construction, completions, intervention and/or optimization: the experience could include drilling fluids, drill bits, BHA design, engineering design, well construction field operations, preparation of programs/designs, or similar.
Interpersonal skills to work well with colleagues across all businesses/cultures, achieve objectives through effective influencing, and establish credibility with senior leaders.
Excellent analytics and problem-solving, including ability to form hypotheses and move forward in the absence of complete information.
Advanced English oral and written communication skills, including ability to synthesize complex topics into clear and simple messages.
MS office suite, power BI or other analytical tools, well engineering and design software (for example: hydraulics, torque and drag, basic casing design).

Desired Characteristics:

Previous relevant experience in drilling and completions fluids
Basic knowledge/exposure to specific applications: Brazilian pre-salt deep water well construction operations
Well Control Awareness
Exposure to Integrated or Multi-Product Line Projects.

Reports to: Engineering Lead, Region Leader or Engineering Director.

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

This is your opportunity to learn more, do more, live the career you have imagined and be part of a truly diverse organization.

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The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineering Senior Specialist - Integrated Solutions/ Well Engineering

Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, with a master’s degree in Petroleum, Oil and Gas, or Well Engineering
5+ years of relevant experience in well construction, completions, intervention, optimization, drilling fluids, drill bits, BHA design, engineering design, or well construction field operations
Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration and influencing senior leaders
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including forming hypotheses with incomplete information
Advanced written and spoken English communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI or other analytical tools, and well engineering and design software
Previous relevant experience in drilling and completion fluids
Basic knowledge or exposure to Brazilian pre-salt deepwater well construction operations
Well control awareness
Exposure to integrated or multi-product-line projects

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