Well Engineer, Sr
Halliburton
- Location
- Luanda, LUA, AO
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
About this role
We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry. Job Duties
Lead the design and implementation of technically complex well engineering solutions, including well proposals, Basis of Design (BoD), and Well Operation Programs. Provide technical leadership and guidance to less experienced Well Engineers and support their professional development. Ensure the technical integrity of well planning, engineering design, and operational execution. Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned, preparing timely End-of-Well reports, and incorporating feedback into future operations. Develop, review, and obtain approval for Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) documents while maintaining effective cost control throughout operations. Ensure comprehensive risk assessments are conducted to support safe, environmentally responsible, and compliant well operations. Forecast and plan medium- and long-term operational requirements, including personnel, equipment, and resource needs. Coordinate daily operational meetings, monitor ongoing activities, anticipate changes, and adjust plans to ensure operational efficiency and project success. Track and evaluate operational performance against established goals, objectives, and performance targets. Initiate and oversee engineering studies to identify root causes and resolve recurring operational challenges. Prepare detailed equipment requirements and identify long lead-time items to support effective project planning and execution. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize well performance, operational efficiency, and overall project delivery. Ensure adherence to company policies, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and well engineering best practices. Demonstrate strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic operational environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, preferably Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 8 years of experience in well services, well engineering, or drilling/completions operations. Well Supervisory experience preferred. Experience working in multidisciplinary operational environments preferred. Valid Well Control Certification required. Strong technical, operational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation . Location Base Sonils,P.de Luanda/CP3736, Luanda, Luanda, , Angola Job Details Requisition Number: 211218 Experience Level: Experienced Hire Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology Product Service Line: Halliburton Project Management Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Additional Locations for this position: Compensation Information Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.