Senior Expert Well Engineering
Date: 14 Mar 2026
Location: Bucharest, RO, 013329
Company: OMV Group
Overview of the company
OMV Petrom is the largest energy company in South-Eastern Europe, being active on every aspect of the energy value chain: from wells, producing oil and gas, to refining and fuels distribution, gas supply and power generation & supply. We provide the energy for day-to-day modern life: fuels for mobility, light and heat. We believe that we can only evolve with a diverse mix of employees and by ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
At OMV Petrom, we have a long tradition of responsible behavior towards employees, the environment and society. Sustainability means a focus on conducting the business responsibly, efficiently and in an innovative way. We are committed to create long-term value for the company and our stakeholders, while respecting the environment and, supporting the communities in which we operate.
Your tasks
- Ensures all deliverables/requirements for the complex projects (HPHT / offshore / geothermal / key development wells/ other offshore projects) tollgates (as are defined in Well Delivery Procedure-OGMS) and well engineering gates are met;
- Coordinates well engineering activities with planning team, OMV Petrom Assets, Exploration Department, Development projects and Completion Department for the assigned drilling activities;
- Coordinate the team responsible to prepare the technical specifications for drilling equipment and services required for field development in consultation with the responsible department;
- Forecasting/ordering all drilling materials required; Identifying services and personnel required for the execution of the drilling program.
- Liaises with Subsurface and Production teams by providing drilling related input for Concept Selection and Field Development Plans as formulated in the Well Data Packs (WDP);
- Coordinate and support the team which prepares casing design, drilling fluids and cement programs on: review of previous wells drilled; well trajectory; geological information; protection of fresh water aquifers;hydrocarbon distribution, pore pressure, geo-mechanical properties and rock strength; zonal isolation requirements;
- Evaluates and implements drilling techniques and methodologies with the aim to: reach the set well objectives, drill and case off wells faster; improve productivity and recovery; reduce non-productive time.
Your profile
- Education: University degree in Petroleum Engineering
- Relevant professional experience: >12 years
- Technical elements within Well Engineering discipline for complex projects (deep wels, HPHT wells, offshore);
- Knowledge of digital tools specific for Well Engineering;
- Ability to work and integrate within the project team;
- Applying performance drilling concepts
- Keeps updated on developments and new technologies and share best practices and industry knowledge concerning Petrom.
- Providing full engineering support to the Well Delivery organization; responsible to actively support the permitting process by compiling all required technical documents;
- Prepares and quality check all relevant drilling engineering documentation and is custodian (program engineer) of assignedwells;
- Ensures compliance with the OMV Petrom Well Engineering Management System and local regulations for the various project phases;
Location
Bucharest
What OMV Petrom can offer
- Long weekend plans are always welcome - on Friday, our office hours end at 14.00.
- You can rely on a health insurance that covers medical treatment in a variety of private medical clinics.
- You can work from home, if the work activity allows.
- The number of your days off increase according to your work experience so that you'll enjoy more free time.
- We aim to make your vacation days happier, by paying each vacation day double.
- Are you a top performer? Your work can be rewarded each three months based on performance results.
- Additional days off and various financial support for different events like marriage, child birth, etc.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and a variety of development programs.
- Do you prefer cars or bikes? We have free private covered parking.