Location: Gum Adasi, Baku, Azerbaijan

Schedule: 08:00 – 17:00 (Monday – Friday)

Bahar Energy Operating Company (BEOC) a SOCAR Group entity, is seeking a Wells Director to provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for well-related activities in a major redevelopment project and follow-on operations. This role is accountable for drilling, completions, well intervention, and well planning teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of wells that maximize production and reservoir recovery.  

• Lead multidisciplinary wells teams to deliver project commitments on time and within budget. 
• Oversee planning and execution of drilling, completions, and well intervention programs with strong risk management and quality assurance. 
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental, and regulatory performance.
• Ensure well designs are technically robust, economically viable, and aligned with reservoir management plans.
• Build and develop high-performing teams through coaching, development and succession planning.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, bid proposals, and contractor / subcontractor performance.
• Maintain effective relationships with contractors and suppliers to ensure alignment with company objectives.  
• Encourage open communication and integrity across the organization.
• Champion diversity and inclusion within the wells team.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work in a comfortable and team-oriented environment.
• Competitive salary package.

Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related-discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in drilling and completions, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles within E&P and/or oilfield services.
• Expert knowledge of API, IADC, and other relevant industry standards, with demonstrated experience in developing and implementing integrated management systems.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering results and overseeing complex, high-risk operations.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Extensive experience working in multicultural environments and leading cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams.
• High proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant industry/business systems (e.g., ERP, drilling databases, operational management tools).
• Practical experience in operations transformation and business process redesigning is an advantage.
• Possession of relevant professional certifications (e.g., IWCF Well Control) will be considered an advantage.