Senior Well Engineer: Decommissioning & CCS Leader

North Sea Transition Authority; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy regulatory body is seeking a Senior Well Engineer to enhance its objectives of security of supply and net-zero transition. The ideal candidate will assess well decommissioning plans and collaborate closely with operators. Responsibilities include supporting license reviews and providing expert advice on guiding documents. Key qualifications include a relevant degree, industry experience, and strong skills in analysis and team collaboration. This position involves a hybrid working model, expecting staff to spend 40% of their time in the office.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in planning, delivery, operations and decommissioning of oil and gas wells.
• High competence in analyzing wells plans and delivery, risks, and performance.
• Expertise in well design, integrity, and abandonment techniques.

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 and research bodies to influence best practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant science/engineering disciplines

Master’s degree in relevant Engineering disciplines

Job description

An energy regulatory body is seeking a Senior Well Engineer to enhance its objectives of security of supply and net-zero transition. The ideal candidate will assess well decommissioning plans and collaborate closely with operators. Responsibilities include supporting license reviews and providing expert advice on guiding documents. Key qualifications include a relevant degree, industry experience, and strong skills in analysis and team collaboration. This position involves a hybrid working model, expecting staff to spend 40% of their time in the office.