Upstream Our client has requirements for Surface Well Testing Chief Operators to work onshore in The United Arab Emirates
Responsible for supervising and coordinating all well testing operations on-site
Ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable execution of well testing programmes.
Oversees the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of well testing equipment, including surface pressure control and flow measurement systems.
Leads and supervises the well testing crew
Ensures compliance with HSE procedures and company standards, monitors operational parameters, maintains accurate job reports, and liaises with the client and other service providers to ensure successful completion of operations.
Key Candidate Requirements
- Experience: Significant experience in surface well testing operations, preferably with previous supervisory or leadership experience.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of well testing equipment, including separators, manifolds, choke systems, flowlines, pressure control equipment and instrumentation.
- Operational Skills: Ability to supervise rig-up, pressure testing, commissioning, well flow operations, sampling and rig-down activities.
- HSE Compliance: Good knowledge of HSE procedures, risk assessments, permit-to-work systems and emergency response procedures.
- Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate and supervise a crew, delegate tasks and ensure operational efficiency.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify operational issues, troubleshoot equipment and respond effectively to changing well conditions.
- Reporting: Competent in preparing operational reports, maintaining accurate records and communicating with the client and management.
- Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Certifications: Relevant well testing, H2S, well control and offshore safety certifications, as required by the operating location.
Key Personal Attributes
- Strong safety awareness and leadership.
- Reliable, disciplined and responsible.
- Calm under pressure.
- Good decision-making skills.
- Flexible and willing to work rotational assignments.
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