Senior Well Engineer – Decommissioning & CCS

Sea Transition Authority, AB1; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body focused on sustainable energy transition is seeking a Senior Well Engineer in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will oversee decommissioning plans, license applications, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Key responsibilities include supporting license reviews, maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and contributing to best practices in well decommissioning. Candidates should hold an engineering degree and possess significant industry experience. This full-time position offers a salary of £83,425 with opportunities for hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in planning, delivery, operations and decommissioning of oil and gas wells.
• Ability to contribute to guidance development and influence best practices across the industry.
• Experience in delivering high-quality reports and presenting technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support license reviews related to decommissioning and carbon storage applications.
• Provide expert input into guidance documents on well development and decommissioning.
• Maintain relationships with industry bodies to influence best practices.

Skills

Strong wells technical background

Strong communication skills

Influencing skills

Team player

Education

Undergraduate degree in science/engineering

Master's degree in relevant Engineering disciplines

Job description

A governmental body focused on sustainable energy transition is seeking a Senior Well Engineer in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will oversee decommissioning plans, license applications, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Key responsibilities include supporting license reviews, maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and contributing to best practices in well decommissioning. Candidates should hold an engineering degree and possess significant industry experience. This full-time position offers a salary of £83,425 with opportunities for hybrid working.