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.

Our Business | OMVPetrom.com

 

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.

Sustainability | OMVPetrom.com

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.