Technical Services Specialist - Surface Wellheads

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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reference
Job reference 1273341
location
Location Aberdeen, United Kingdom
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Operations & Production
type
Employment type Permanent
date
Date published May 19, 2026

Technical Services Specialist - Surface Wellheads

Duration: Permanent
Location: Aberdeen with offshore trips as required
 

Position Overview

The company is seeking a Technical Services Specialist to join their technical team supporting well integrity and leak sealing operations on surface wells and wellhead systems across platform and land wells.

This position reports to the Technical Services Manager and combines engineering support activities with operational deployment. The Technical Services Specialist role focuses on procedure writing, job planning, technical preparation and occasional workshop duties whilst maintaining readiness for client site deployment at short notice (onshore/offshore in UK, and internationally).


 

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engineering services safely and professionally on client assets and premises.
  • Diagnose technical issues on wellheads, trees, and downhole systems, supporting the development of practical solutions.
  • Deploy products and tooling in accordance with established procedures and job programmes; mobilise for assignments as required (onshore and offshore, UK and internationally).
  • Maintain equipment standards and complete operational reporting in line with safety and procedural requirements.
  • Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, procedures, and client presentations.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings related to wellheads, valves, downhole, internal seal structures.
  • Foster continuous improvement by contributing operational feedback.
  • Promote and uphold the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality.
  • Support and deliver training to third-party personnel as necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience with surface wellheads, christmas trees and topside valve/sealing systems (platform or land wells)
  • Proven offshore experience and valid offshore certification is required.
  • Technical or engineering background with hands-on experience.
  • Comfortable with both onshore and offshore assignments, including international travel at short notice.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office for reporting and technical documentation.

Key Competencies

  • Strong safety awareness and a disciplined approach to procedures.
  • Effective communication and teamwork in small groups.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (desirable).
  • Proactive, reliable, and adaptable when working in the field.
  • Professional conduct with clients and colleagues.
  • Keen interest in skills development and technical learning.

About the Company

This company is a leader in engineering leak sealing solutions, providing innovative products and services that enable UK & International clients to achieve significant maintenance, integrity, and production efficiencies. Solutions and isolations can be tailored as short-term or permanent, according to operational demands, with a strong focus on safety and minimal production disruption.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure, and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled. If you would like to be considered for this role and would like further details, please apply now!
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