Completions Engineer

Position Overview
The Contract Unconventional Completions Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, execution support, and optimization of completions programs for unconventional wells. This role provides technical leadership to ensure wells are delivered safely, cost-effectively, and in compliance with regulatory and operational standards, while meeting geological and reservoir objectives. The engineer will interface closely with drilling, subsurface, operations, and external teams to support multi-well development programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Main Functions

• Prepare detailed completions engineering designs and coordinate all phases of well planning and execution.
• Ensure geological and reservoir objectives are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Develop well designs and programs optimized for cost, performance, and operational risk.
• Provide technical review and support to drilling and completions teams, including evaluation and application of new technologies.
• Support field execution through surveillance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Effectively collaborates with field-based Operations Supervisors and Remote Operation Centers to drive successful execution of well programs

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and approve comprehensive unconventional completions programs.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and perform economic evaluations to support optimal technical decisions.
• Select, evaluate, and qualify completion materials, tools, and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with all government regulations, approvals, and permitting requirements.
• Prepare and evaluate technical bid packages and support tendering and procurement activities.
• Collaborate with subsurface, drilling, reservoir, and production teams to ensure programs are built on the best available data.
• Provide real-time surveillance and engineering assessments during execution; communicate risks, deviations, and optimization opportunities to operations leadership.
• Support development projects, equipment testing, and implementation of new procedures or technologies.
• Perform modeling and analysis to support execution (e.g., hydraulics, torque and drag, wellbore equipment performance).
• Steward well costs throughout the lifecycle, including post-job cost reconciliation and reporting.
• Lead or support non-productive time (NPT) and equipment failure investigations.
• Facilitate pre-job planning meetings and post-job after-action reviews; capture lessons learned.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to less experienced engineers, as required.
• Maintain strong contractor interfaces, monitor KPIs, and provide performance feedback.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10 years of closely related professional experience.
• Broad and demonstrated knowledge of unconventional completions design, equipment, and operations.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across disciplines.
• Highly adaptable, able to manage tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and shifting priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard engineering tools.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), particularly for technical and business communication.
• High level of personal and professional integrity with a strong safety-focused mindset.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.