Senior Well Control Engineer Altea Energy

The Senior Well Control Engineer will provide expert well control support for workover, drilling, and Plug & Abandonment (P&A) operations at the Ourhoud field and contractor offices. The role ensures the highest well control performance, prepares and supervises operations, conducts drills to evaluate rig crew capabilities, and develops technical studies and reports to maintain safety and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of workover, drilling, and P&A programs at Ourhoud field or contractor offices.
• Provide on-site supervision during workover, drilling, and P&A operations to guarantee optimal well control performance.
• Plan, prepare, and execute well control drills at the rig site to assess rig crew performance, identify weaknesses, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and review technical reports and studies related to well control, including:
  
  • Blowout Contingency Plans (BOCP)
  • Incident Command System (ICS)
  • Risk Assessments
• Collaborate effectively with company staff and contractors to ensure compliance with operational, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate records of well control performance and incidents, providing regular updates to management.