Field Superintendent

EFS Staffing Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EFS Staffing Solutions in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Field Operations Lead to supervise rigless well interventions and related field activities, ensuring compliance with programs and HSE standards.

The role focuses on coordinating contractors, monitoring performance, leading field teams, and driving operational excellence while optimizing costs and NPT through data-driven reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of oilfield experience, including at least 3 years in rigless intervention, unconventional operations, completions, stimulation, or related activities.
• Hands-on experience in hydraulic fracturing, plug-and-perf, milling, drill-out, coiled tubing, flowback, well testing, and well intervention.
• Previous experience in field supervision, wellsite leadership, or operations coordination.
• Strong knowledge of operational reporting, NPT analysis, KPI monitoring, and performance management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple contractors and service providers.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound understanding of HSE requirements and operational best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.
• UAE oilfield experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise rigless well intervention and unconventional field operations, including hydraulic fracturing, milling, plug retrieval and installation, flowback, well testing, and related activities.
• Ensure all field activities are executed in accordance with approved operational programs, procedures, and HSE standards.
• Monitor daily operational progress, identify potential issues, and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Verify operational readiness, equipment availability, and coordination among field teams and service providers.
• Coordinate daily field activities with contractors, vendors, and third-party service providers.
• Monitor service quality, operational efficiency, equipment readiness, and compliance with agreed requirements.
• Address operational issues and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to minimize disruptions and delays.
• Lead and coordinate field personnel to ensure effective execution of operational plans and priorities.
• Provide guidance and support to field teams, promoting accountability, teamwork, and operational discipline.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce NPT, and optimize resource utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Operational reporting systems

Job description

• Supervise rigless well intervention and unconventional field operations, including hydraulic fracturing, milling, plug retrieval and installation, flowback, well testing, and related activities.
• Ensure all field activities are executed in accordance with approved operational programs, procedures, and HSE standards.
• Monitor daily operational progress, identify potential issues, and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Verify operational readiness, equipment availability, and coordination among field teams and service providers.

Reporting and Performance Monitoring

• Review and validate daily operational reports, activity logs, and time records for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor non-productive time (NPT), operational delays, KPIs, and service performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of operational activities, incidents, risks, and lessons learned.
• Prepare regular operational updates and performance reports to support management decisions.

HSE and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE standards, safe work practices, and operational procedures.
• Participate in site inspections, safety meetings, toolbox talks, audits, and risk assessments.
• Proactively identify operational hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure incidents, near misses, and unsafe practices are reported and addressed.

Contractor and Service Provider Coordination

• Coordinate daily field activities with contractors, vendors, and third-party service providers.
• Monitor service quality, operational efficiency, equipment readiness, and compliance with agreed requirements.
• Address operational issues and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to minimize disruptions and delays.
• Review contractor performance and recommend corrective actions where required.

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• Lead and coordinate field personnel to ensure effective execution of operational plans and priorities.
• Communicate operational requirements, progress, and challenges to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure operational instructions and improvement actions from management are implemented effectively.
• Provide guidance and support to field teams, promoting accountability, teamwork, and operational discipline.

Operational Excellence and Cost Optimization

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce NPT, and optimize resource utilization.
• Monitor operational performance against established targets and recommend improvement measures.
• Support the implementation of best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to cost control through effective planning, coordination, and monitoring of field activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of oilfield experience, including at least 3 years in rigless intervention, unconventional operations, completions, stimulation, or related activities.
• Hands-on experience in hydraulic fracturing, plug-and-perf, milling, drill-out, coiled tubing, flowback, well testing, and well intervention.
• Previous experience in field supervision, wellsite leadership, or operations coordination.
• Strong knowledge of operational reporting, NPT analysis, KPI monitoring, and performance management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple contractors and service providers.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound understanding of HSE requirements and operational best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.
• UAE oilfield experience is an advantage.