Job Title:
P&A (Plug & Abandonment) Engineer – Center of Excellence (CoE), Aberdeen, UK
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Location:
Aberdeen, UK – Center of Excellence (CoE)
Duration:
Permanent
Work Schedule:
Primarily office-based (90%) with occasional travel to well sites as needed.
Job Summary:
We are seeking P&A Engineer to join our Center of Excellence (CoE) in Aberdeen, UK. These roles are critical to supporting SLB’s growing Plug & Abandonment (P&A) operations by providing technical expertise in well design, planning, and execution.
As part of the CoE, you will work closely with the P&A Engineering Manager, technical teams, and external stakeholders to design and execute P&A projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to SLB’s innovative approach to integrated P&A solutions while developing your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities and Duties:
* Support the P&A Engineering Manager in early customer engagements and technical discussions.
* Conduct subsurface and well studies to design and plan P&A operations.
* Leverage digital and lean processes to optimize workflows and solutions.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including SLB’s Product Engineering Teams (PETs).
* Evaluate risks, costs, and regulatory compliance for P&A designs and proposals.
* Perform fast screening of wells and develop detailed P&A designs and plans.
* Support local teams in responding to RFIs and tenders, including material and cost evaluations.
* Assess third-party and partner capabilities to ensure alignment with project requirements.
* Provide technical support during project execution, including occasional well site visits.
* Drive continuous improvement by proposing process enhancements and lessons learned.
Essential Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years of experience in P&A operations or well intervention, with multi-project exposure.
* Advanced understanding of well design, P&A processes, and regulatory compliance.
* Strong communication, collaboration, and risk assessment capabilities.
* Disciplined and proactive in developing and following processes.
* Willingness to travel occasionally to well sites for technical support.
Preferred Skills:
* Background in well engineering, completions, or interventions.
* Familiarity with SLB’s integrated P&A workflows and digital tools.
* Experience working with operators, service providers, or well management companies.
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