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Cnpc Usa Corporation

Sr. Well Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

Interface with service companies, rig contractors, and technology vendors to evaluate, qualify, and ... water sourcing and recycling. * Managed pressure drilling, rotary steerable systems, one-run ...

Enterprise Offshore Drilling

Roustabout

Houston, TX · On-site

... areas of the rig and disposes of it properly * Sweeps and washes decks, bulkheads, and structures using brooms, mops, rags, brushes, air, and high-pressure water hoses * Cleans up spills and ...

Cnpc USA

Sr. Well Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$150 - $230/hr

... water sourcing and recycling, and electric frac fleets. * Support real‑time operations: review ... Interface with service companies, rig contractors, and technology vendors to evaluate, qualify, and ...

Cnpc Usa Corporation

Sr. Well Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

... water sourcing and recycling, and electric frac fleets. * Support real‑time operations: review ... Interface with service companies, rig contractors, and technology vendors to evaluate, qualify, and ...

Valaris

4th Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$95 - $130/hr

Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers' well program requirements. Our rig ...

Valaris PLC

4th Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$90 - $150/hr

Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers' well program requirements. Our rig ...

Valaris

4th Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers' well program requirements. Our rig ...

Valaris

4th Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers' well program requirements. Our rig ...

Hirebridge

Maintenance Electrical Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$52 - $78/hr

... rig and lift, and maintain plant mechanical and electrical equipment. This position will operate ... and water lines, etc. * Inspects all electrical equipment in the assigned area, checking motor ...

Allied Orion Group

Service Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

... paint rig, electric saws, cordless screwdriver, drill, air conditioners, boiler, water heaters, chlorine test kit, various screwdrivers, nut drivers set, pliers, various wrenches, wire crimping ...

Allied Orion Group

Service Manager

Humble, TX · On-site

... paint rig, electric saws, cordless screwdriver, drill, air conditioners, boiler, water heaters, chlorine test kit, various screwdrivers, nut drivers set, pliers, various wrenches, wire crimping ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for water rig in Cypress, TX is $40.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.00 and $41.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Water Rig vs Drilling Rig?

AspectWater RigDrilling Rig
Primary UseDrills water wells and boreholesDrills for oil, gas, or mineral extraction
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, rural areas, water resource projectsOil fields, mineral exploration sites
CredentialsWater well drilling licenses, safety certificationsOil & gas drilling certifications, safety training
Industry UsageWater resource management, environmental projectsEnergy, mining, and resource extraction industries

Water rigs are specialized for drilling water wells and boreholes, focusing on water resource projects. Drilling rigs have a broader application, including oil and gas extraction. While both require safety certifications, water rigs typically need water well drilling licenses, whereas drilling rigs for oil and gas require specific industry certifications. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right equipment and expertise for your project.

How to get a job on a water rig?

To get a job on a water rig, candidates typically need relevant experience in offshore or maritime work, safety certifications such as BOSIET or HUET, and physical fitness. Applying through offshore staffing agencies, networking within the industry, and demonstrating skills in equipment operation and safety procedures can improve chances of employment.

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Sr. Well Engineer

Cnpc Usa Corporation

Houston, TX • On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Company Profile:

CNPC USA is a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Company and serves as the North American headquarters. Our mission is to drive innovation through advanced research and development of next-generation technologies for oil and gas exploration and production.


Job Summary:

CNPC USA is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Well Engineer with deep, hands-on North American unconventional drilling and completion (D&C) experience. This role serves as a subject-matter expert and technical bridge between North American operations and CNPC’s unconventional development teams in China, translating proven North American best practices, workflows, and lessons learned into CNPC’s shale gas and tight oil/gas assets.


This role requires extensive experience designing and executing wells across major North American unconventional plays, along with a strong understanding of both how modern drilling and completion (D&C) practices are executed and the technical, operational, and economic drivers behind their continued evolution—from extended-reach laterals and pad/cube development to high-intensity simul-frac completions. Field leadership experience as a company man, drilling superintendent, wellsite supervisor, or driller is strongly preferred, with a detailed understanding of rig and hydraulic fracturing operations and wellsite execution. This combination of technical and field expertise is essential to advising and training colleagues involved in unconventional drilling and completion operations in China and supporting the development of CNPC’s assets in China.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as CNPC’s in-house subject-matter expert on North American unconventional D&C, answering detailed technical and operational questions from drilling and completion colleagues developing unconventional assets in China.
  • Explain the rationale behind evolving North American practices—including lateral length, well spacing, completion intensity, and pad/cube development—to enable informed adaptation rather than simple replication.
  • Design and plan unconventional wells, including well trajectory and geosteering, casing and cementing programs, mud and hydraulics, BHA/bit selection, AFEs, and detailed drilling and completion procedures.
  • Translate and adapt NA best practices to Chinese assets (deep shale gas and tight oil/gas), accounting for differences in geology, well depth/temperature, HSE and regulatory frameworks, supply chain, and available equipment and services.
  • Provide operational guidance across the full well lifecycle: spud-to-TD drilling optimization, casing/liner running, cementing, plug-and-perf and other completion methods, and hydraulic fracturing execution.
  • Advise on ultra-long lateral drilling (3–4 mile), extended-reach and U-turn well designs, and management of weight transfer, torque, drag, and hole cleaning in long horizontals.
  • Advise on modern completion designs — simul-frac and trimul-frac, zipper frac, cluster and stage spacing, extreme limited entry, proppant and fluid selection, water sourcing and recycling, and electric frac fleets.
  • Support real-time operations: review daily drilling and completion reports, join morning calls, and provide remote and on-site guidance on rig-floor and frac-location decisions.
  • Capture, document, and standardize lessons learned, NPT and root-cause analyses, and “why-it-works” rationale so knowledge is transferable, teachable, and repeatable across CNPC teams.
  • Mentor and train Chinese D&C engineers and field supervisors through workshops, written procedures, benchmarking reviews, and side-by-side field work.
  • Develop D&C standards, KPIs, and workflows for CNPC’s unconventional programs, benchmarked against North American analog performance.
  • Interface with service companies, rig contractors, and technology vendors to evaluate, qualify, and deploy tools and services suited to CNPC’s assets.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent field experience.
  • 10+ years of North American unconventional drilling and completion experience, with a demonstrated track record of designing and executing wells in one or more major plays.
  • Proven and demonstrated experience with/in the following:
    • Evolving North American drilling and completion (D&C) practices, including the technical and operational drivers influencing lateral length, completion intensity, and pad development.
    • Working knowledge of the full well lifecycle, from well planning and drilling through completion, hydraulic fracturing, and handover to production.
  • Strong understanding of drilling optimization, geosteering, casing and cementing, MWD/LWD, and multistage hydraulic fracturing operations.
  • Proven ability to teach, mentor, and clearly explain technical rationale to engineers and field staff at all levels.
  • Must be willing to travel internationally, including extended assignments in China, and to work effectively with cross-cultural teams.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Direct D&C experience in one or more major North American unconventional plays — Permian (Midland/Delaware), Bakken/Three Forks (Williston), Eagle Ford, Marcellus/Utica, Haynesville, or Montney/Duvernay.
  • Experience with:
    • Ultra-long laterals (3-mile and longer), U-turn wells, and large-scale pad/cube development.
    • Simul-frac/trimul-frac, high-intensity slickwater completions, extreme limited entry, and produced-water sourcing and recycling.
    • Managed pressure drilling, rotary steerable systems, one-run laterals, and real-time operations (RTOC) support.
    • Field leadership as a company man, drilling superintendent, wellsite supervisor, or driller is strongly preferred, with an in-depth, real-time understanding of rig and hydraulic fracturing operations and wellsite execution.
    • Transferring technology or best practices across regions or to international assets.
  • Prior operator (E&P) experience in a D&C engineering or wellsite supervisory role.
  • Familiarity with deep and HPHT shale gas development (e.g., Haynesville / deep Bossier as an analog for deep Sichuan Basin shale) is a strong plus.
  • Fluent in Mandarin is a plus.


Work Environment:

This role operates in a professional office environment with regular work at drilling and completion wellsites and testing facilities, including periods on location in North America and China. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.


Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This role includes both office work and time at active wellsites; when on location it requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, and the ability to lift 25 lbs., and adherence to site HSE requirements.


Travel:

This position requires significant overnight international and domestic travel, including extended assignments in China to support field operations and training. Local travel between other CNPC USA locations, wellsites, and testing facilities is required.


Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities; however, it acts as a technical lead, mentor, and point of contact for CNPC drilling and completion engineers and field staff.


CNPC USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.


Disclaimer: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.



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