Completion Applications Engineer
Core
Technical focal point for upper and lower completion applications, developing fit-for-purpose completion solutions and driving technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC completion applications engineer (oilfield services)
Builds
Safe, reliable, and cost-effective completion systems for offshore and onshore projects
Domain
Oilfield services & equipment industry (completion engineering)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (completion systems)
Required skills
completion design, packers (production, retrievable, permanent), safety valves (SCSSV), tubing stress analysis, sand control, Open Hole Gravel Pack (OHGP) applications, deepwater/offshore completion systems, WellCat software, customer-facing engineering, technical proposal leadership, failure analysis, mentoring
Preferred skills
intelligent completions, gas lift systems, multidisciplinary project team leadership, complex drilling environment experience
Technologies
WellCat, tubing stress analysis software
Responsibilities
Lead design and application engineering of upper and lower completion systems; Develop optimized completion architectures based on reservoir and operational requirements; Select and specify completion equipment including packers, SCSSVs, and intelligent components; Provide technical ownership of OHGP and sand control applications; Perform detailed engineering analysis including tubing stress, burst, collapse, and seal movement evaluations; Utilize engineering software to validate completion designs; Review customer requirements and recommend optimized solutions; Support tenders, technical proposals, and customer presentations; Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and lessons learned workshops; Provide operational support during installation and commissioning; Troubleshoot field issues and lead technical investigations; Act as primary technical interface between customer, operations, and global engineering; Mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities