Wellsite Supervisor (Plug & Abandon)
Start Date: 1st June 2026
Duration: 12 month contract
Location: UK Southern North Sea
Rotation: 3/3
Position Overview
This position is accountable for ensuring safe and efficient well abandonment operations onsite for the Asset. The role reports to the Well Operations Team Lead, serving as a senior member within the Onsite Operations P&A team responsible for executing the offshore P&A scope. This field-based position supervises execution plans on the rig/unit and delivers wells in line with functional objectives and value drivers.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise day-to-day execution of well abandonment programs, including planning, risk mitigation, and contingency management for offshore operations.
- Coordinate and manage activities such as drilling, completion, well intervention, and P&A, ensuring adherence to company and local regulatory standards.
- Lead by example in driving personal and process safety initiatives; act as focal point for HSSE management and quality evaluation of contractor services.
- Work collaboratively with engineers and Operations Team Leads to optimize services, materials, fluid systems, and operational techniques; support contract performance.
- Coach and mentor rig-site teams, promoting strong HSE and E&C cultures and supporting continuous staff development.
Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive industry experience, preferably within the North Sea regulatory environment.
- Valid IWCF Level 4 Supervisor or recognized alternative (IADC WELLCAP).
- Possession of BOSIET, UK Medical, and MIST certifications.
- Demonstrable competence in offshore operations—particularly with Jack-Up rigs—and previous involvement in abandonment operations.
- History in wells, with expertise in process safety, personal safety, and change management across diverse operational environments.
Key Competencies
- Proven ability to plan, supervise, and document complex field operations.
- Strong risk management and contingency skills.
- Effective communicator and leader in multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams.
- Committed to health, safety, security, and environmental standards.
- Able to provide decisive input into well programs and contractor performance management.
About the Company
This company is a major operator within oil and gas, recognized as one of the North Sea’s largest producers and supplier of approximately 10% of the UK's oil and gas needs. In the years ahead, the company will play an integral role and act as a major investor in the UK energy system, supporting customers on their journey to decarbonization.
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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