P&A (Plug & Abandonment) Engineer

Job Title:

P&A (Plug & Abandonment) Engineer – Center of Excellence (CoE), Aberdeen, UK

About Us:

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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.

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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