Job Title Petroleum Engineer II – Well Mgmt RTP-PA Compensation $120/hr (1099 Rate) Location Midland, TX Schedule 5/2 Target Start Date 5/25/2026Scope Position Overview Well Management Engineer – RTP & PA responsible for design, planning, and execution support of wellwork operations post-completion, including remedial workovers and plug and abandonment activities. This role interfaces across Production Engineering, Operations, and third-party contractors to ensure efficient, cost-effective wellwork execution.Tasks and Responsibilities
Design, plan, and provide engineering execution support to wellwork operations post-completion, including remedial workovers and plug and abandonment scope
Liaise with Production Engineering to develop cost and scope for opportunity evaluation
Develop procedures and provide design input for artificial lift systems
Interface with Operations for rig scheduling, execution support, and troubleshooting
Coordinate with specialist contractors and suppliers for cost alignment and equipment readiness
Monitor daily wellwork progress, track costs, and recommend cost-effective adjustments as needed
Travel to company-designated sites to support and oversee operations when required
Support wellwork spend forecasting and budget preparation
Track, analyze, and improve wellwork execution efficiency
Manage contractor performance and ensure data quality within Wellview
Skills and Qualifications Required:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university
Minimum 5 years of oil & gas experience
Minimum 3+ years of direct wellwork experience (Permian preferred)
Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with ability to integrate into multi-disciplinary teams
Willingness to travel to well locations as needed
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Wellview
Preferred:
Experience with Spotfire, Power BI, or similar analytics tools
Direct operator experience (e.g., PNR, EOG, OXY, Diamondback, Endeavor, Permian)
Hands-on wellwork experience in workover and completions (not drilling or frac)
Additional Notes
Strong preference for candidates currently located in Midland, TX
Focus on candidates with direct wellwork, operations, and P&A engineering experience
Operator background preferred over service company experience
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