Tech Specialist - WRFM

Selangor, Malaysia

Job Family Group:

Production Engineering Upstream

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

August 14, 2026

Business Unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role

The Well Reservoir Facilities Management (WRFM) delivery engine in Shell plays a vital role in maximizing end‑to‑end asset value. It does this by integrating expertise and resources across wells, reservoirs, and production systems to identify and execute optimization opportunities and necessary interventions. Effective WRFM delivery requires focused efforts in well integrity, surveillance and optimization, well interventions, and facilities debottlenecking—ensuring sustained value creation throughout the asset life cycle.

The Tech Specialist – WRFM position reports to the Senior Team Lead – WRFM Factory (WRFM‑ROW vertical) within the Subsurface & WRFM (SSW) team under Technical Asset Support (TAS). In this role, you will be part of the WRFM Factory, which is responsible for deploying standardized WRFM workflows across Shell’s global asset portfolio. The team supports Shell’s ambition to deliver routine WRFM efficiently while freeing up asset experts to focus on higher‑complexity challenges and closing gaps to potential performance.

What you’ll be doing

• Execute the deployment of WRFM Factory workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with the agreed Terms of Reference and Factory Implementation Plan. Collaborate closely with asset WRFM Factory focals and identify opportunities to scale successful practices across key global assets.
• Deliver high‑quality outputs across core SOPs—including, but not limited to, Well Integrity (WI), Exception‑Based Surveillance (EBS), Opportunity Identification (OI), and Integrated Production System Modelling (IPSM). This requires proactive collaboration with multidisciplinary Asset teams such as Production Technology, Wells Intervention/Engineering, Process Engineering, Production Operations, Reservoir Engineering, and Production Chemistry.
• Manage well integrity for assigned wells by ensuring that surveillance and maintenance of Safety Critical Elements are completed in accordance with Group and local standards.
• Identify and drive performance improvement initiatives that elevate WRFM Factory delivery to top‑quartile performance, with a strong focus on standardization and best‑practice replication.
• Operate independently as the single point of accountability interfacing with asset WRFM Factory stakeholders.
• Lead functional improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing WRFM Factory processes, tools, and execution quality.
• Contribute as a TAS SSW XLT member, demonstrating leadership without direct reports and influencing cross-functional outcomes.

What you bring

• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in Petroleum Engineering, with strong exposure to well and reservoir management as well as well intervention design.
• Proven capability to independently execute at least two WRFM Factory workflows, such as Well Integrity (WI), Exception‑Based Surveillance (EBS), Opportunity Identification (OI) or Integrated Production System Modelling (IPSM), with solid working knowledge of the remaining workflows.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analytics and technical analysis, supported by strong communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide constructive challenge and support across disciplines.
• Proven ability to act as the single point of accountability when engaging with asset teams, and to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of risks and technical considerations related to subsurface, wells, and surface facility development opportunities.
• Experience working within large, diverse, multi‑disciplinary teams, coordinating activities and driving aligned outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of integrated gas systems, gas contracts, and related gas field planning requirements.
• Track record of disciplined delivery, demonstrating strong planning, organized execution, thorough documentation, and effective follow‑up.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to lead without direct reports and act as a role model within the TAS SSW XLT.
• Commitment to promoting cross‑workflow and cross‑asset learnings, supporting the ongoing development of WRFM Factory capability.

• Strong coordination and integration skills, particularly in opportunity maturation and WRFM execution.
• Relevant experience in WRFM and/or opportunity maturation processes.
• Domain expertise in Production Engineering (Upstream or Integrated Gas), with applied skills in core Petroleum Engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with PETEX IPM or equivalent nodal analysis and system modeling software.

-

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
• international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.

Shell Business Operations (SBO) in Malaysia

Shell Business Operations (SBO) is a chain of operational centers that form an integral part of Royal Dutch Shell. We influence business development for Shell globally, enabling the work of 93,000 employees in over 70 countries across the world.

SBO Kuala Lumpur is home to 11 different functions that support Shell within the Southeast Asia, Oceania, and Middle East region. Housing more than 2000 employees, SBO Kuala Lumpur is focused on driving excellent corporate performance that enable Shell to operate in a global competitive and ever-changing business environment.

Shell Business Operations (SBO) Kuala Lumpur is focused on driving excellent corporate performance in Contracting and Procurement, Creative Solutions, Customer Operations, Finance Operations, Human Resource, Information Technology, Legal Operations, Retail Centre of Excellence, Supply Chain, Technical Asset Operation and Upstream Transformation. We enable Shell to operate in a global-competitive and ever-changing business environment

DISCLAIMER:

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.