Job Title Completions Engineer Compensation $112.33/hr (1099 rate) Location Houston Campus ROC Schedule 5/2 Target Start Date ASAPScope Position Overview The Contract Unconventional Completions Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, execution support, and optimization of completions programs for unconventional wells. This role provides technical leadership to ensure wells are delivered safely, cost-effectively, and in compliance with regulatory and operational standards, while meeting geological and reservoir objectives. The engineer will interface closely with drilling, subsurface, operations, and external teams to support multi-well development programs and continuous improvement initiatives.Main Functions • Prepare detailed completions engineering designs and coordinate all phases of well planning and execution • Ensure geological and reservoir objectives are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental compliance • Develop well designs and programs optimized for cost, performance, and operational risk • Provide technical review and support to drilling and completions teams, including evaluation and application of new technologies • Support field execution through surveillance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement recommendations • Collaborate with field-based Operations Supervisors and Remote Operation Centers to drive successful execution of well programsTasks & Responsibilities • Develop, review, and approve comprehensive unconventional completions programs • Prepare detailed cost estimates and perform economic evaluations to support optimal technical decisions • Select, evaluate, and qualify completion materials, tools, and service providers • Ensure compliance with all government regulations, approvals, and permitting requirements • Prepare and evaluate technical bid packages and support tendering and procurement activities • Collaborate with subsurface, drilling, reservoir, and production teams to ensure programs are built on the best available data • Provide real-time surveillance and engineering assessments during execution; communicate risks, deviations, and optimization opportunities to operations leadership • Support development projects, equipment testing, and implementation of new procedures or technologies • Perform modeling and analysis to support execution (e.g., hydraulics, torque and drag, wellbore equipment performance) • Steward well costs throughout the lifecycle, including post-job cost reconciliation and reporting • Lead or support non-productive time (NPT) and equipment failure investigations • Facilitate pre-job planning meetings and post-job after-action reviews; capture lessons learned • Provide mentoring and technical guidance to less experienced engineers, as required • Maintain strong contractor interfaces, monitor KPIs, and provide performance feedbackSkills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline • 10+ years of closely related professional experience • Broad and demonstrated knowledge of unconventional completions design, equipment, and operations • Strong understanding of industry standards, specifications, and best practices • Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence
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