LWI (LIGHT WELL INTERVENTION) SUPERINTENDENT
Our client, a Major Oil and Gas Operator is seeking an experienced Light Well Intervention Superintendent. This is a Core PAYE contract role initially until 30 November 2025 with extensions. The position is based in Aberdeen with a hybrid working model in place.
CONTEXT:
Within technically challenging areas, with budgetary and time constraints, the job holder will play an important role in optimising well operations and ensuring that objectives are met. The job holder is considered central to the operational phase & must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
MAIN ACTIVITIES:
The LWI Superintendent plays a key role as a member of the Chain of Command:
Ensures a formal communication path is established between base and site.
Ensure critical operational decisions are management according to the CoC.
Leads site based team to ensure prevention and control of well control incidents and major risks related to intervention activities
Leads operational planning and execution with regards to good practices and optimised procedures during intervention operations
Ensures site based teams including Contractor comply with Company Referential and client Procedures
Ensures application of management of change process
Interfaces with Field Operations to ensure to ensure delivery of and compliance with SIMOPs procedures
The LWI Superintendent shall:
Develop a culture within well site personnel including Contractor in terms of well control preparedness, management of major risks and HSE related matters
Manage equipment and associated logistics, in close coordination with the Well Intervention Supervisor (WIS), Material Coordinator and the QAQC inspector
Implement a Drilling & Wells Improvement Process with continuous improvement objective to optimise operational duration and cost
Act as the operational focal point for Contractor, drive excellence in safety and operational performance
Act as the operational focal point for onshore SIMOPS interfaces
Project specific objectives:
Prepare and evaluate responses to LWIV and associated services portion of the Well Decommissioning Project CFT
Follow & contribute to vessel intake i
Contribute to development of final intervention equipment list
Coordinate with client logistics and Rig Contractor for vessel mobilisation and demobilisation
Assist in development of HSE Bridging Document & SIMOPS procedure with methods department
Assist with construction of BOCP "light" documents
Lead campaign performance monitoring, set and track contractor KPIs
General Duties:
Review, input & supervise implementation of operations programmes
Control the activity of contractors, supervisors and service providers
Optimise operations in relation with engineering, geology and reservoir entities but also with field ops
Optimise intervention equipment in collaboration with vessel contractor ensuring vessel mobilisation & port calls are strategically planned for equipment mobilisation
Analyse failures or problems and recommend changes in programme, anticipate potential problems and plan alternative strategies
Review and authorise work instructions, focal point for Management of Change
Control daily and final reporting of operations
Ensure the respect of safety and environmental rules, support companies CFR ambitions, proactively seek fuel/CO2e saving opportunities
Contribute to the improvement of skills and the know-how, provide coaching develop REX where required
Recruit offshore team, evaluate job holders & train job holders when required
Daily:
Review the Daily Operation Reports and ensure accuracy and comprehension
Review Daily safety observations or events
Lead morning conference calls with offshore team
Daily meet with the vessel contractor manager
Organise and coordinate mobilistaion of equipment and personnel
Liaise with Logistic for supplies
Liaise with service providers for Personnel and Equipment requirements and movements
Liaise with Production on daily meeting for SIMOPS coordination
Review operational costs
Assist Onshore Engineers to capture, collate and record lessons learned
Ensure well operation progress is in compliance with the intervention program
Provide an updated operational look ahead
Monthly / Weekly:
Ensure a Monthly HSE Meeting offshore is organized and participate to the meeting
Perform regular visits to the vessel, particularly in port
Track vessel contractor KPIs
Review and assist the preparation of SQM as per QAQC Dept. planning
When Required:
Participate in Risk Assessments, CTA, HAZID and HAZOP's
Preparation of derogations or Management of Change
Participate to operation reviews with HQ or Management
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate Profile (Mandatory Field):
The job holder should be educated to degree level or similar and demonstrate significant ability through experience and proven achievements in subsea, completion, work-over or intervention operations with extensive experience within the oilfield.
The job holder must be a drilling and wells professional who has gained the requisite expertise through extensive continuous training, and wide operational experience in offshore operations, logistics, simultaneous operations, coupled with a significant knowledge / experience of subsea related equipment, cost control and follow-up, environmental safety, risk assessment, equipment certification and a strong knowledge of the Group policies and relevant (FP) Company Rules.