Wells Engineer

, Kuwait

Job Family Group:

Wells

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

October 19, 2026

Business Unit:

Upstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role?

The Well Engineer will support Shell ETSA North Kuwait Heavy Oil and West Kuwait Wells Engineering team in front end well design & operations in of the following areas of the well lifecycle: Well Construction (drilling and completions), Well Intervention (Workovers) and Well Abandonment to support safe and flawless well design and delivery.

The Well Engineer plays a key role in a multi-functional team supporting project development in line with Shell standards, functional requirements and project drivers with a continuous improvement mindset to identify and realize project opportunities.  

 

The Well Engineer is responsible for Well Designs in accordance with the well delivery process and follows design and assurance requirements. The Well Engineer incorporates learnings from previous experience and knowledge into future designs, leads value creation events throughout the well delivery process to improve design and implements new technologies as applicable. The well engineer utilizes available digital tools to facilitate workflow efficiencies throughout detailed design. 

 

The Well Engineer in the ETSA will be assigned to support a Wells project (Key Focus Area) with defined work scope in the drilling, completion, or workover. Specific project placement will be done to best match skills, business need, and candidate’s feedback.  

 

More specific responsibilities include:

• The Well Engineer reports to the Senior Well Engineer.
• Based in KOC Ahmadi offices in Kuwait. Well Engineer is an office-based role with the expectation of rig site visits when required for specific Well operations. 
• Responsible for developing well engineering solutions for projects working with the WK/HO Wells team to realize ideas and plans through Shell ETSA Work Plan and Budget.  
• Supports translation of well design into reality by managing the contributions of different contractors and providing site support of planned operations as required. Creates Well Acceptance Criteria to support operational decision making.  
• Lead and/or participate in technical and business initiatives that further the capabilities of the Shell Kuwait organization, drive continuous improvement, enhance well design & well execution. 
• Document, collect, and distribute learnings across the portfolio to stimulate continuous learning within the organization.
• Supports ETSA West Kuwait & Heavy Oil portfolio wide technology development. 
• Works with Senior Wells Engineers in country and central Wells engineering excellence teams to support development and implement standard work packages from contributions to Well design through execution; and communicating learnings to ensure continuous improvement. 
• Supports execute on paper exercises, after action reviews, and well handover.
• Shop Visits/Audits/Vendor Engagement with a Quality Assurance approach in line with Contract Management Team.
• Supports investigations, integrating contract management teams and subject matter experts.

   

Role Development Opportunities & Requirements:

• Successful candidate will participate in the Shell Advanced Technical Program (SATP) and complete industry recognized Shell Round-I and Round-II training and exams.
• The SATP program requires a candidate to start in an office-based Well Engineer role followed by a field based rotational assignment (~18 – 24 months long) to develop core Well Execution, HSE leadership, and operations competencies. Following Round I & II training, the Well Engineer will have the opportunity to pursue additional Well Engineering roles or Wellsite Leadership roles.
• undefinedWhat we need from you:·       Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. Any relevant field experience will be an advantage.·       Commitment to HSE culture which promotes conversations about Process Safety, Personal Safety and MOC (Management of Change) each day. Ability to deliver high-quality projects.Have skills and willingness integrating technical and business activities on multi-discipline projects.·       Design Experience with use of Wells Design tools such as WELLCAT, WELLPLAN, COMPASS etc. is a plus. ·       Ability to acquire (or possession of) IWCF certification.   Strong stakeholder integration and influencing skills.  Ability to build relationships effectively and to deliver across teams and multiple disciplines.·       Be responsible for own development and will execute an individual development plan agreed with the assigned Line Manager. ·       Ability to work and manage across a diverse, multi-cultural environment. Maximizing value to the assigned asset while embracing HSSE and E&C standards.  undefined

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