Completion & Work-Over Engineer Full Time

Job title: COMPLETION & WORK-OVER ENGINEER

Location: Basra, Iraq

Job reference #: 32330

Contract type: International (expatriate) assignment. Fixed-term, 28/28 rotational contract.

Language requirements: Fluent in English (upper-intermediate level)

At Eni, we are looking for a Completion & Work-Over Engineer within the Zubair Field Operating Division in Basra, Iraq. You will be responsible for developing workover and completion designs and layouts, optimising investments, and applying the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety and environmental protection. You will draft workover plans and support their execution by providing engineering advice, while updating well designs and execution plans as required.

Your employment contract will be managed by Eni International Resources Ltd (EIRL).

About The Zubair Field Operating Division

Working at the Zubair Field Operating Division within Eni Iraq B.V. presents an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team at the forefront of energy innovation. Located in the strategic Basra region, the Zubair oil and gas field stands as a critical asset within Eni’s global portfolio, playing a vital role in the exploration, production, and development of hydrocarbons and natural gas. As a member of our team, you will be involved in ground-breaking projects that not only enhance energy production but also pave the way for sustainable energy solutions. Our efforts go beyond just energy production, we actively support local communities through various initiatives in education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. By joining us, you will help drive the future of energy while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of people in Iraq. Together, we will work towards sustainable progress and energy solutions that benefit both local and global communities.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan and engineer workover and completion operations to achieve technical objectives in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Prepare workover and completion programmes, including all required information as specified in company procedures.
• Prepare estimated cost breakdowns for workover and completion programmes.
• Follow up on workover and completion operations and related expenditures.
• Recommend changes to aspects of the workover and completion programme where necessary.
• Track and benchmark workover and completion performance and costs.
• Prepare post-workover reports and analyse real-time workover and completion data.
• Carry out special studies and reports on any aspect of workover and completion operations as required.
• Investigate the potential for implementing intelligent completion technologies in company fields.
• Assist rig site operations for specific jobs.
• Support the preparation and evaluation of tenders related to workover rigs and associated operations, including perforations, acid stimulation, fracturing, dual completion, cement bonding logs and remedial cement squeezing.
• Demonstrate personal commitment to HSE by adhering to the policies and recommendations outlined in Eni and ZFOD rules and standards.

Skills And Experience Required

• Degree in engineering or science.
• Relevant experience in oil and gas completion and workover operations.
• Specialised training in completion and workover technology, as well as HSE.
• Certifications in completion and workover may be required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Expertise in completion activities, including workover operations, well testing (oil and gas), gravel pack, gas lift, submersible pumps, dual completion, perforating techniques, advanced completion and workover, rigless operations and intelligent completions.
• Experience in high-profile drilling, such as extended reach drilling, HP/HT drilling, wellbore stability, and sand production prediction and control.
• Advanced knowledge of high-profile completion and workover techniques, including well stimulation (acid and frac), stimulation/completion/gravel pack/frac jobs, and fluids design and engineering.
• Proficiency in fluids design and engineering for jobs involving HP/HT completion, simultaneous production, wellbore stability and sand production prediction and control.
• Strong data management skills and computer literacy.

How To Apply

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni’s goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni’s areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy – a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Eni International Resources Ltd

Eni International Resources (EIRL) is the specialist team that maintains Eni’s position as an industry leader for some of the best international talent in the oil and gas industry. By joining EIRL, you’ll belong to an organisation which truly values its people, and where you could develop a long-term international career by working on multiple Eni or joint venture projects across the globe. When you join EIRL, we’ll assist with travel/relocation and visa arrangements, tax support and facilitating future reassignments. In addition, depending on your assignment contract, you may receive a comprehensive rewards package which includes a competitive salary, private medical insurance, pension scheme and, in some residential locations, housing, schooling and working partner support.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. Learn more about global careers in Eni: watch our video testimonials or read more about what we offer our international assignees on our careers website. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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