Sand Control Engineer

Airswift has been tasked by one of our major Upstream clients to seek a Sand Control Engineer to join their team in Houston, TX for an initial 12-month contract, possibly to extend!
Responsibilities:

• Design and recommend Sand Control solutions for cased hole and openhole gravel pack completions, considering factors like reservoir characteristics, wellbore geometry, and production requirements.




• Perform wellbore stability analysis to assess the risk of sand production and select appropriate Sand Control methods.




• Select and specify gravel pack materials (gravel size, strength, etc.) based on reservoir properties and wellbore conditions.




• Develop detailed procedures for gravel pack placement operations, ensuring optimal Sand Control performance and wellbore integrity.




• Collaborate with drilling, completion, and production engineers to ensure seamless integration of Sand Control solutions into the overall well construction plan.




• Analyze post-completion well data to evaluate the effectiveness of Sand Control measures and identify opportunities for improvement.




• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in Sand Control technology and best practices.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Sand Control Engineering, with a proven track record of successful cased hole and openhole gravel pack job execution.




• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field (a strong plus).




• In-depth understanding of reservoir mechanics, wellbore stability analysis, and sand production mechanisms.




• Proven experience in designing and specifying Sand Control equipment, including gravel packs, screens, and liners.




• Excellent knowledge of gravel pack placement techniques and completion operations.




• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.




• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.