Well Integrity Engineer

Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Well Integrity Engineer for our client in Aberdeen.

This is an ongoing, PAYE contract role.

The Well Integrity Engineer is responsible for understanding and controlling major risks relating to assigned to company well stock. Well stock includes both surface and subsea wells.
Manages Well Integrity (WI) input across the full well life cycle.
Manages a multi-disciplined approach to WI to optimise safe and efficient production of company wells.
Communicates the relevant WI status and risk assessments to the relevant disciplines, management and stakeholders; makes recommendations on the
operation of wells based on risk management and regulatory and policy compliance.

Duties include -
• Active integrity management of the company well stock including surface and subsea wells in accordance with relevant company Policies and Procedures
• Ensure that the integrity status of every well – as recorded in the WIMS is up-to-date and that issues and deficiencies are documented, reported and ultimately resolved.
• Report to the Well Integrity TA any well integrity related issues in consultation with other disciplines as defined in the Well Integrity Manual
• Carry out risk assessments and implement the company’s dispensation/MOC process (CCA) where appropriate for noncompliant/failed well barrier components.
• Monitor and follow up the remedial plans identified for restoration of well integrity.
• Monitor routine and coordinate non-routine well integrity testing and maintenance ensuring that all relevant data has been collated, documented and uploaded to the WIMS (SafeWells).
• Contribute to deferrals and associated risk assessments raised with regards to planned well integrity testing as required. Create and load the dispensation to the WIMS (SafeWells).
• Provide well integrity technical support and liaise, when required, with internal and external stakeholders including OSDR Inspectors, Well Examiners and Partners as required.
• Ensure timely compliance with the requirements of the Well Examination Scheme.
• Provide a well integrity status as and when required to asset senior management which will include a progress report and actions on any outstanding issues. This includes regular reporting and Platform Process Safety Barrier Reviews.
• Maintain, review and monitor trends on the integrity status of all assigned active and inactive well stock in combination with the WIMS (SafeWells).
• Actively contribute to the periodic review of company Well Integrity Manual.
• Input into the planning process as appropriate for Well Integrity activity to be carried out offshore both planned and ad hoc.
• Visit offshore installations to audit well integrity management and compliance

Desired Qualities/Qualifications

Essential
• Extensive knowledge and experience of the well construction process including Drilling and Completion Operations; proficient with the associated equipment used for both subsea and surface wells.
• Detailed knowledge of the well lifecycle process and ageing assets.
• Risk assessment experience and the ability to lead a risk assessment.
• Good level of computer skills.
• Extensive industry experience considered relevant to the position.
• Engineering or Science Degree

Desirable
• Chartered Engineer