P&A Operations Engineer (Onshore)

Reports ToOnshore Drilling Project Manager

Scope Of The Position

The Operations Engineer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day planning and operational activities to ensure the projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards, engineering specifications, and regulatory requirements. The role provides support to onshore Superintendent and to field teams, coordinates with engineering and service companies and ensures operational performance targets are achieved.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Exercises technical & cost control of all specialist well contractors and the responsibility for the coordination of engineering programming.
• Support activities through review of day to day operations and service companies to ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) policies and industry regulations. Fillin for Superintendent as Senior representative for Repsol onshore when required.
• Ensure all well related operations comply with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements (including well / location specific consents and approvals).
• Support Management of Change (MoC) situations with detailed engineering support ensuring properly risk assessed. Ensure appropriate risk assessment, impact of change and mitigation plans in place.
• Monitor job progress, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely execution within budget and scope.
• Actively monitor day to day costs and realise savings against AFE where applicable
• Manage third-party service providers and ensure service quality, performance, and safety compliance.
• Monitor project progress and operational performance against schedules, budgets, and KPIs.
• Review engineering drawings, procedures, and technical documentation to ensure correct execution.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain safe operations.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure quality, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Prepare operational reports and provide updates to senior management.
• Investigate incidents or operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage equipment utilization, maintenance planning, and operational readiness.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.

Education / Qualifications

Required

• Valid Subsea Supervisor IWCF Well Control (Level 4)
• Valid Offshore Survival BOSIET (including CA-EBS)
• Valid Medical certification (medical fitness to work specific for job)

Preferred

• Legally entitled to work in Spain

Experience & Knowledge

Required

• Demonstrable equivalent experience in onshore operations position.
• Experience with Subsea workover / P&A operations e.g. OWIRS, SFT, IWOCS, etc
• Minimum of 20 years industry experience
• Minimum 15 years in Offshore Semi Subs experience
• Previous well abandonment experience essential.
• Can demonstrate highly developed problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Openwells, Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral command of the English language.

Preferred

• Familiar with Repsol Well Delivery Processes and relevant policies and procedures.
• Experience of Rig Readiness / Delivering MODU out of shipyard
• Experience of BOP tethering operations
• Experience of Section Milling operations
• Experience of International remote operations
• Experience of International remote logistic

Required Behaviours & Skills

• Building Relationships - ability to communicate at different levels both on and offshore
• Effective Communication - ensure information is understood for effective implementation
• Continuous Improvement - track progress and implement ways of improving performance
• Execution - manage operations to effectively and efficiently complete operational progammes
• Strategic Thinking - understanding of and anticipation of impact of operations
• Talent Development - mentor, coach and develop less experienced Supervisors

Location

• Onshore Planning (Spain)
• Onshore Equipment Readiness (UK / Norway / Holland / Spain)
• Offshore Rig Readiness MODU (Spain)
  • Offshore Operations MODU (Spain)

Work Schedule

• 28 days on 28 days off