Testing SWT - UAE

Trades Workforce Solutions; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in the energy industry is looking for a Surface Well Testing Specialist in Dubai. This role involves planning and executing well testing operations onshore and offshore, operating test equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining proper documentation. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 2–8 years' experience in surface well testing. This full-time position offers rotation-based work both onshore and offshore, at various locations including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Qualifications

• 2–8 years of experience in surface well testing operations, onshore and/or offshore.
• Valid offshore certifications such as BOSIET/FOET, H2S, medical required.
• Strong understanding of well testing processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and supervise well testing operations onshore and offshore.
• Operate and maintain test equipment, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Deliver daily job reports and well test summaries.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Pressure control

Surface flow systems

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Pressure control equipment

Multiphase flowmeter systems

Job description

Job Description: Surface Well Testing Specialist – SLB (UAE)

Position Title:

Surface Well Testing Specialist / Field Engineer

Location:

UAE (Abu Dhabi / Dubai / Onshore & Offshore)

Company:

SLB (Schlumberger)

Employment Type:

Full-time, Rotation-Based (Onshore/Offshore)

About SLB

SLB is a global technology leader in the energy industry, delivering innovative solutions that enable safer, more efficient, and more sustainable operations. In the UAE, SLB supports major operators with complete well testing, flowback, and production evaluation services.

Role Overview

The Surface Well Testing Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, and supervising well testing operations onshore and offshore. The role involves operating and maintaining test equipment, ensuring service quality, providing well test data interpretation support, and maintaining strict adherence to SLB safety and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Execution

• Perform rig-up, rig-down, pressure testing, and operation of surface well testing equipment, including:
  • Test separators
  • Choke manifolds
  • Surge tanks
  • Multiphasic measurement systems
  • Burner booms
  • Sand management systems
• Execute well flow operations including clean‑up, flowback, build‑up, and sampling.
• Ensure accurate data recording, monitoring, and reporting of well performance parameters.
• Conduct real‑time troubleshooting of well testing systems and operational issues.

Safety & Compliance

• Lead and participate in HSE meetings, risk assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Ensure all operations comply with SLB safety standards and client requirements.
• Maintain proper certifications for offshore/onshore operation (BOSIET, H2S, medical, etc.).

Equipment Management

• Maintain and inspect equipment according to SLB maintenance procedures.
• Ensure proper documentation of equipment status, failures, and repairs.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and consumables for well testing packages.

Client Interaction & Reporting

• Work closely with the client company man, wellsite leaders, and SLB coordinators.
• Provide clear operational updates and ensure alignment with the test program.
• Deliver daily job reports, well test summaries, and data logs.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, or related engineering discipline.
• 2–8 years of experience in surface well testing operations (onshore and/or offshore).
• Solid understanding of pressure control equipment and well testing processes.
• Experience with standard well test equipment and surface flow systems.
• Valid offshore certifications (BOSIET/FOET, H2S, medical).
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.

Preferred

• Experience with SLB or other major service companies.
• Familiarity with:
  • Early production facilities (EPF)
  • Sand management
  • MPFM (multiphase flowmeter) systems
  • Burner management
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems (e.g., Warrior, Pason, or SLB proprietary systems).
• IWCF Level 1 or 2 (advantage).