Location: Basrah
Job Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
2025-03-06
About vacancy
mselect is looking to hire a Workover Wellsite Leader for an international oil and gas operator in Basrah, Iraq. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Workover with an industry-recognized Operator. Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.
Role Synopsis
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Requirements
Criteria and Qualifications:
Rotation
14 Days On/ 14 Days Off
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
Role Synopsis
- This role covers Workover Rig operations as operational requirements dictate
- The WSL reports to Workover Team Leader, who in turn reports to the Workover Superintendent
- The WSL is responsible for the implementation of the workover programme
- The role of the WSL is to ensure that HSE goals, Operational Integrity, Standards and Well Objectives are not compromised during well operations
- Mentoring of staff is a key role
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Active HSE Leadership
- Active monitoring and directing of operations including but not limited to HSE; well control; planning and preparation of upcoming operations; issuing of clear instructions to the rig contractor based on the requirements laid down in the field Standards, the workover programme, discussions with the office and indications from the well; communication with various contractors on and off-site; observing, interpreting, understanding and reacting to changes in downhole trends; adequate reporting; good oilfield practices etc
- The WSL will provide mentoring and support to the development of Iraqi staff
- Monitor service providers through formal audits and inspections to promote good HSE & oil field practice
Requirements
Criteria and Qualifications:
- Engineering degree with minimum 5 years experience in Workover with an Industry recognized Operator
- Proficient in safe working practices and good oil field practices
- Proven ability to lead workover operations through a theoretical and practical approach
- Ability to understand and work with differing cultures
- Valid Well Control certification, as per client Standards (Level 4 Surface)
- Proven Leadership (HSE and Operational) and Mentoring qualities
- Appendix 1 shows a more detailed description and list of expectations for the WSL position
- The workover operations will be predominantly tubing change out, ESP operations and well integrity repairs
- Must possess a valid well control certificate (IWCF or IADC surface stack supervisor)
- Must have good English verbal, written, and listening skills
- Must be able to work effectively as part of a team
- Must be able to work on own initiative; use a proactive approach to problem-solving and avoidance
- ESP experience would be an asset
- Must work over wells in a safe, efficient, and effective manner for the field
- Must be able to take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion
- Must adhere to a rigid code of conduct and respect diverse cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs
- Must mentor/coach or contractor staff to follow API and oilfield best practices
- Must review/audit at least one JSA and PTW daily and ensure that TBTs are taking place and, more importantly, are participated in/understood
- Must get engaged in incident investigations
- Must ensure rigs follow the approved standard operating procedures (SOP) for their operations
- Must review SOPs for suitability/completeness and identify gaps and work with various entities to improve Workover contractor operations
- Must conduct well control (and other) audits
- Must review and close out write-ups on the Corrective-Action Registers (CARs) on the rig while implementing a continuous improvement program
- Must participate in pre-tour and critical pre-job safety meetings
- Must review and follow/implement the agreed-upon workover program, verifying that approved operational steps are adhered to and promulgated inappropriate plans forward
- Must ensure an MoC is accomplished if operations need to deviate from the agreed-upon workover program or SOP
- Must directly oversee operations that deviate from normal activities, such as running casing tieback/ all cementing operations/all fishing operations/all Acid Stimulation operations/all E-line operations
- Must convey the HSE lessons learned (review incident reports) with assigned rig crews and personnel
- Must participate in ALL drills and offer post-drill constructive criticism, if necessary
- Must verify/witness BOP tests and ensure the BOP testing schedule is adhered to or dispensation is approved
- Must witness all operations involving field equipment, such as wellhead installation and setting and recovering test plugs (BPV etc)
- Must verify/ensure all appropriate equipment, personnel, OCTG, and supplies are ordered/called off to execute the workover program in a timely, competent, coherent fashion
- Must monitor and report ANY well-control event and be prepared to assume on-site senior representative responsibilities
- Must ensure morning reports are well written and accurate, and that appropriate well data is input into the Landmark Open Wells platform
- Must conduct morning, noon, and night walks around the rig and location looking for safety, environmental, and operational hazards; must intervene, if required
- Must participate in rig STOP card program or equivalent
- Must participate in the Self-Verification program and encourage his team to participate fully
- Must conduct periodic job observations and discuss with the rig managers how to correct errant behaviours
- Must ensure rig leadership meetings are occurring daily and that valid issues/concerns are actioned or addressed
- Must perform operator field authorizations and approvals for all contracted work, as required
- Must possess a valid well control certificate (IWCF or IADC surface stack supervisor)
- Must be able to work effectively as part of a team
- Must be able to work on own initiative; use a proactive approach to problem-solving and avoidance
- Must use initiative to ensure issues are overcome
- Must have a patient and calm personality
Rotation
14 Days On/ 14 Days Off
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
