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About the PSL - Project Management
Halliburton Project Management provides integrated, end-to-end project execution across the well lifecycle - from concept and design through drilling, completion, and production. Leveraging Halliburton's full suite of technologies, engineering expertise, and global logistics, we deliver turnkey and managed services that ensure wells are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. With a focus on collaboration, accountability, and performance assurance, our teams help customers reduce complexity and achieve consistent project success worldwide.
About the Role
The Principal Well Engineer serves as the technical authority for well engineering within complex, high-risk projects. This role leads the design, planning, and supports the execution of operations for onshore and offshore O&G wells, ensuring technical integrity across all phases-from concept and Basis of Design through operational delivery.
Acting as both a project-level engineering lead and subject matter expert, the position drives engineering excellence, supports operational decision-making, and mentors less experienced senior engineers while collaborating closely with Project Managers, operations and technical teams, and clients.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead development of well designs, Basis of Design (BoD), and operational programs for complex drilling projects.
• Serve as the engineering SME for technical studies, recurring challenges, and performance optimization initiatives.
• Ensure technical integrity across all phases of well planning and execution.
• Support creation, review, and approval of AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) and engineering deliverables.
• Conduct and validate risk assessments, ensuring safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible well programs.
• Provide real-time engineering support to operations, adapting plans based on field conditions and performance.
• Evaluate and optimize well designs, technologies, and execution strategies (e.g., HPHT, MPD, ERD, deepwater).
• Collaborate across PSLs and third-party providers to ensure integrated well delivery.
• Supervise and mentor less senior Well Engineers, driving capability development.
• Create and review technical engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Support medium- and long-term planning to align engineering solutions with project and business objectives.
Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in well engineering, drilling operations, or related oil & gas roles.
• At least 8 years of international experience across both E&P Operators and Oil Field Service (OFS) companies.
• Proven experience leading complex well designs and implementing processes for well proposals, Basis of Design, and operational programs
• Strong expertise in HPHT, MPD, ERD, and onshore/offshore (including deepwater) operations.
• Demonstrated experience ensuring technical integrity across well planning and execution phases.
• Experience supporting real-time operations and adapting engineering plans based on field conditions.
• Strong expertise in drilling performance optimization and engineering analysis.
• Valid Well Control Certification - Supervisor level.
• Willingness to be fully mobile and relocate to project locations as required.
Preferred
• Experience with Halliburton Landmark drilling suite of software and drilling automation technologies.
• Multidisciplinary operations experience across drilling, completions, and intervention.
• Proficiency in additional languages (e.g., Russian or Arabic).
• Prior well supervisory experience.
Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Location
Opportunities may exist in multiple locations.
Job Details
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Requisition Number: 208573
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
PSL: Halliburton Project Management
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
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