Wells Project Manager

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Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Delivery:
• Lead end-to-end well project execution from concept to handover
• Ensure wells are delivered safely, on schedule, and within AFE budget
• Define project objectives, scope, and execution strategy • Oversee well operations and provide strategic direction
Well Planning & Engineering Oversight:
• Review and approve/assure well programs, drilling/completion designs, and procedures
• Ensure robust barrier design and well integrity standards are met
• Coordinate with subsurface teams (geology, reservoir) for optimal well placement
• Drive technical assurance and peer reviews
• Deliver well engineering and design for the exploration well, including casing design, mud programme, well control philosophy, and trajectory, in compliance with company, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Develop the drilling programme and associated well delivery documentation (Basis of Design, drilling programme, procedures) from subsurface and offset well inputs.
• Review and interrogate offset well data, seismic-derived pore pressure prognoses, and analogue well information to inform well design and identify key risks.
HSE & Risk Management:
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure full HSE compliance
• Lead risk assessments (HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS reviews) • Ensure proper well control and barrier management practices • Strong understanding of drilling fluids, cementing systems, and well intergrity management.
• Oversee incident investigations and implement lessons learned
• The role requires full commitment to safety and environmental stewardship in all aspects of well planning and operations, and compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.
Budget & Cost Control:
• Own and manage AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) and well budgets
• Monitor cost performance and forecast expenditures
• Identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising safety
• Manage cost overruns and implement corrective actions
Contractor & Vendor Management:
• Select and manage drilling contractors and service companies • Identify long-lead items and material requirements, and support procurement and contracting activities.
• Support contract negotiations and management
• Oversee contract execution and performance (KPIs, SLAs)
• Ensure quality assurance and service delivery standards
• Lead tendering and technical evaluations where required
Operations Supervision & Performance:
• Monitor real-time operations and provide decision support for critical issues
• Ensure operational readiness before spud (rig, equipment, personnel)
• Track and improve KPIs (NPT, cost efficiency, safety performance)
• Drive continuous improvement across well delivery
Stakeholder & Regulatory Interface:
• Act as the main focal point for internal stakeholders, partners, and regulators
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations
• Prepare and present project updates to senior management

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Drilling Engineering, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in well engineering/operations (exploration and appraisal)
• Proven experience in leading well projects (exploration and appraisal) or drilling teams as a Wells Project Manager, Drilling Manager, Senior Drilling Engineer, Well Engineering Team Lead or equivalent role.
• Strong knowledge of well integrity, well control, and drilling operations
• Certifications (e.g., IWCF / IADC Well Control) preferred
• Experience in vendor selection and contracting processes
Key Skills and Competencies
• Leadership and decision-making under pressure • Strong technical and operational expertise
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Risk management and problem-solving
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project). • Fluent in written and spoken English, Uzbek, Russian
Advantageous • HPHT well experience.
• Experience with deep gas exploration wells.
• Familiarity with industry-standard well engineering software (e.g. StressCheck / WellCat / Landmark or equivalent).
• Prior Central Asian experience
• Operator experience is strongly preferred.

Terms:

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering UOC's exploration drilling program and to participate in a strategically important exploration project in Uzbekistan. The successful candidate will have significant responsibility for establishing the well delivery capability and taking the project from subsurface-defined drilling objectives through safe and successful well execution. We offer competitive compensation package, including medical insurance, training and development opportunities, a KPI-based performance system, and bonuses. Successful candidate will work closely with top management, have dynamic and professional working environment with a globally experienced team.

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