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Plug Abandonment Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Design, plan, and provide engineering execution support to wellwork operations post-completion, inclusive of remedial workovers and plug and abandonment scope * Liaise with Production Engineering to ...

P&A Slick-Line Operator

Harvey, LA

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

Responsible for assisting crew members during plug and abandonment operations. Responsible for reporting to the P&A Supervisor. Maintains a clean and safe work area or job site by following SSI HSE ...

P&A Slick-Line Operator

Harvey, LA ยท On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

... during plug and abandonment operations. โ€ข Responsible for reporting to the P&A Supervisor. โ€ข Maintains a clean and safe work area or job site by following SSI HSE and Standard Operating ...

$138K - $138K/yr

This includes drilling, completions, re-fracing, production, workover, and plug and abandonment. From technical services and wireline to rentals and accommodations, we keep our customers operations ...

Technical Services - Fishing

Gillette, WY ยท On-site

$115K - $116K/yr

This includes drilling, completions, re-fracing, production, workover, and plug and abandonment. From technical services and wireline to rentals and accommodations, we keep our customers operations ...

$23.50 - $32.25/hr

This includes drilling, completions, re-fracing, production, workover, and plug and abandonment. From technical services and wireline to rentals and accommodations, we keep our customers operations ...

This includes drilling, completions, re-fracing, production, workover, and plug and abandonment. From technical services and wireline to rentals and accommodations, we keep our customers operations ...

Administrative Assistant

Odessa, TX ยท On-site

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

This includes drilling, completions, re-fracing, production, workover, and plug and abandonment. From technical services and wireline to rentals and accommodations, we keep our customers operations ...

Administrative Assistant

Odessa, TX

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

This includes drilling, completions, re-fracing, production, workover, and plug and abandonment. From technical services and wireline to rentals and accommodations, we keep our customers operations ...

This includes drilling, completions, re-fracing, production, workover, and plug and abandonment. From technical services and wireline to rentals and accommodations, we keep our customers operations ...

Mechanic

Gillette, WY ยท On-site

This includes drilling, completions, re-fracing, production, workover, and plug and abandonment. From technical services and wireline to rentals and accommodations, we keep our customers operations ...

Mechanic

Victoria, TX ยท On-site

This includes drilling, completions, re-fracing, production, workover, and plug and abandonment. From technical services and wireline to rentals and accommodations, we keep our customers operations ...

This includes drilling, completions, re-fracing, production, workover, and plug and abandonment. From technical services and wireline to rentals and accommodations, we keep our customers operations ...

This includes drilling, completions, re-fracing, production, workover, and plug and abandonment. From technical services and wireline to rentals and accommodations, we keep our customers operations ...

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How much do plug abandonment jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for plug abandonment in the United States is $36.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.33 and $41.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are typical challenges faced in plug abandonment?

Plug abandonment professionals often contend with unpredictable well conditions, legacy infrastructure, and strict environmental regulations, which can complicate the planning and execution of abandonment operations. The job may require quick thinking to troubleshoot issues such as pressure anomalies or equipment malfunctions in real time. Effective collaboration with drilling, environmental, and safety teams is frequently necessary to achieve successful outcomes. Proactively staying informed about evolving regulatory requirements and new technologies can also help professionals stay ahead in this demanding field.

What is plug abandonment?

A Plug Abandonment job involves permanently sealing an oil or gas well that is no longer productive or needed. This process ensures environmental safety by preventing leaks and contamination. It includes setting cement plugs, removing equipment, and restoring the site to regulatory standards. Workers in this role follow strict guidelines and use specialized tools to properly seal the well.

What skills and qualifications are needed for plug abandonment?

To excel in Plug Abandonment, you need a solid understanding of well engineering, oilfield operations, and regulatory compliance, typically backed by experience in the oil and gas industry and relevant certifications like IWCF or Well Control. Familiarity with specialized tools such as cementing units, wireline equipment, and well integrity monitoring systems is essential. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help professionals manage complex projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are critical for ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible well decommissioning processes.

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Infographic showing various Plug Abandonment job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,608 per year, or $36.4 per hour.

Well Management Engineer

Hawk Group

Midland, TX โ€ข On-site

$120/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 hours ago


Job description

Role: Well Management Engineer - RTP & PA
Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world's most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.
Responsibilities:
  • Design, plan, and provide engineering execution support to wellwork operations post-completion, inclusive of remedial workovers and plug and abandonment scope
  • Liaise with Production Engineering to provide cost & scope for opportunity evaluation
  • Develop procedures and provide design input to artificial lift systems
  • Interface with Operations for rig scheduling, execution support, and troubleshooting
  • Liaise with specialist contractors & suppliers for cost and equipment readiness
  • Monitor daily progress of wellwork operations, track daily costs, and recommend cost-effective changes where necessary; travel to company designated sites when necessary
  • Support wellwork spend forecasting and budget preparation
  • Track, analyze, and continually improve wellwork execution efficiency; manage contractor performance; steward Wellview data quality

Qualification:
  • Bachelor of Science from accredited university in engineering required
  • Minimum of 5 years O&G experience; 3+ yrs direct wellwork experience (Permian preferred)
  • Must be self-motivated and capable of integrating within multi-discipline teams
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be willing to travel to well locations to oversee operations when necessary
  • Proficient in MS Office suite (excel, word, powerpoint) and Wellview; Spotfire, PowerBI, or other analytics exposure preferred

Job Details:
Location: Midland, TX
Pay: $120/hr
Schedule: 5/2 Mon-Fri, 40 hour weeks
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