Well Test Supervisor

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

• Role based in Moomba, SA, 5710
• Permanent Full-time
• FIFO: 28 days on 26 days off

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Well Test Supervisor to lead the rig-up and operation of Surface Well Test equipment. In this key role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing all personnel, equipment, and services to ensure a successful operation, while providing detailed reporting of both surface and downhole conditions to the client and SGS management. This is a full-time opportunity offering hands-on responsibility and the chance to lead a high-performing team in the field.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical support to customer representatives where necessary.
• Interpret complex P&IDs relating to Well Test installations.
• Implement and monitor pre-project and annual maintenance programs for field equipment.
• Able to operate all equipment including the test separator correctly, confidently and independently.
• Able to oversee full package test operations including slickline/wireline services.
• Supervision of operators and delegation of required tasks to the operators. 
• Plan, organise and direct personnel across several different well sites.
• Review of production costs and savings, efficiency measures and report this information back to Management where possible.
• Ensure that all required equipment maintenance is logged, available and job ready.
• Attend safety and other internal/external meetings as required, providing input and experience where applicable.
• Oversee and be involved in maintenance, job preparation and activities to support the field operations from the Adelaide yard as required.

Essential:

• Oilfield well site services (minimum five years relevant experience) with strong multi-skill experience in slick line service or offshore/international slick line, testing and early productions systems.
• Evidence of lower level supervisor experience
• Computer experience (word processing, spreadsheet software, dashboard or (fekete equivalent) and email)
• CV crane license
• 4WD licence, Senior First Aid Certificate, HR drivers license
• Gas Detection training certificate, Wellsite Permit to Work Holder and Authority training
• Breathing Apparatus training 

Preferred: 

• Well Test training – Advanced  
• Data Acquisition training  
• Sampling Course – Advanced (PVT)  
• Well Control Training  
• Elevated Work Platform 
• Forklift Ticket 

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work

•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business

•    Paid parental leave

•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations

•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers

•    Ongoing learning & development 

•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)

•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

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SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.



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