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Well Test Supervisor

LocationPerth, WA 6000
Work TypeContract/Temp
Positions1 Position
Job no: R38YC

Well Test Supervisor 


About Santos

Santos is a global energy company committed to increasingly cleaner energy and fuels production, with operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and North America.

About the Assignment

  • Well Testing Supervisor 
  • 12 Month Contract
  • FIFO - Offshore WA

Chandler Macleod, in collaboration with Santos, is currently seeking an experienced Well Test Supervisor to join the Santos Drilling team. The primary objective of this position is to provide wellsite supervision for the safe execution of well testing activities in accordance with approved programmes.

Core Accountabilities include:

  • Provide effective and visible safety leadership at the wellsite to Company and contractor personnel involved in well testing operations
  • Supervise and coordinate all well test activities on well location ensuring well test conducted safely and in accordance with relevant approved well testing programme, safety case revision and environment plan.
  • Witness stack up and factory acceptance testing of key well testing equipment and running tools (onshore)
  • Witness preparation of equipment and load out procedures to ensure that equipment is not damaged in transit (onshore)
  • Participate in QA/QC reviews of service provider’s tangible equipment and running tools
  • Conduct detailed reviews of well testing procedures
  • Participate and provide input into programme reviews such as CWOPs, TWOPs, risk assessments, etc.
  • Lead the pre-job well well testing meetings with all rig site personnel
  • Verify all equipment and tools required for the operation are on location and in satisfactory condition prior to running
  • Observe make-up and running of all tools and ensure that dimensions, makeup torque, shear pin values etc. are all within tolerance
  • Ensures Critical Acceptance Criteria supporting documentation is signed off and retained
  • Coordinates the compilation and recording of learnings identified offshore and communicates them for continuous improvement of well programmes
  • Compiles accurate well testing information and data in WellVIew daily reports
  • Compiles all completions information required for input into the Well Handover document
  • Provides input into End of Well Reports
  • Assist Drilling Supervisor in tracking costs of well services, completion and well testing activities
  • Compliance with the Santos Management System (SMS).
  • Compliance with the Santos Delegation of Authority (DOA).
  • Compliance with the Santos Corporate Governance and Safety requirements.

This assignment is initially offered for 12 months, engaged via Chandler Macleod.

Location for this assignment is Rig Based, Offshore WA, even time rotation.

About You

  • Extensive years of relevant well testing experience in supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Strong planning, organizational & leadership skills
  • Ability to perform in high stress situations

 Essential qualifications required for this position are:

  • High School Education, however Engineering degree preferred
  • Well Control certification – Well Services and Completions desirable

How to Apply

If you have the required skills, experience, and qualifications, register your interest today! Candidate interest must be received via the online application process. Should you require assistance, please email contingent.roles.santos@chandlermacleod.com

To be considered for this assignment you must have current work rights in Australia (i.e., Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or eligible working visa).