We are looking to recruit a Well Testing Manager for a company who are based in the US and are worldwide leaders in providing professional engineering and field supervision to the petroleum industry.

They have secured a number of contracts with one of Russia’s largest oil producers, who are amongst the ten largest private oil companies in the world.

Reporting to the Geology and Geophysics Manager, the Well Testing Manager will be based in Moscow. This post will involve travel to various regions within Russia, for 3-6 months on a full time basis, with the chance that the contract will be extended.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing detailed operational programs aimed at improving the design and processes of the client’s well testing programs through investigation and integration of best practice and new technologies to ensure optimal efficiency.

Developing a cost optimisation map across the regions, including the selection of cost efficient subsurface and surface equipment

Creation of a well testing quality control system, including verification of well testing data interpretation and the compilation of End of Well and Lessons learnt reports.

Calculating process parameters and further developing surface data acquisition, sampling procedures, roles and obligations in accordance with testing goals and safe operation requirements.

Required experience:

15 years+ experience in wells testing and reservoir management

Knowledge of the software required to perform the work eg. well testing simulation software and hydrodynamic simulation software

Proficiency in sampling from cased wells, open holes and surface and in PVT studies, including transportation and storage of samples.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with some of the leading people in Oil & Gas. This contractor role offers a very competitive remuneration for the right person.