Offshore Filtration Technician: WBCU & Test Ops

Tulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulloch Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Filtration Operator to join a client’s offshore team on a staff basis. The successful candidate will operate and maintain filtration systems and fluid transfer equipment, supporting well bore clean-up and well test operations while ensuring fluid quality meets specifications.

The role requires a strong offshore filtration background, hands-on experience with cartridge filtration units and press equipment, and a commitment to high safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ offshore experience in a filtration role.
• Proven hands‑on experience operating cartridge filtration units.
• Practical experience operating and working with press equipment.
• Good understanding of offshore filtration operations and fluid handling processes.
• Strong commitment to offshore health, safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate operational records and follow established procedures.
• A proactive approach to equipment maintenance, fault‑finding and operational problem‑solving.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain twin-vessel cartridge filtration units and associated fluid transfer equipment.
• Conduct Well Bore Clean-Up (WBCU) operations and support the transition into well test filtration phases.
• Assist with well test operations, including the displacement of fluids to completion brine.
• Perform oil-in-water analysis using Infracal equipment.
• Operate bench centrifuge equipment for fluid separation and testing.
• Monitor filtration performance and ensure fluid quality meets operational specifications and requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of fluid testing results, filtration performance and operational data.
• Carry out routine equipment inspections, maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure reliable operation.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with offshore safety standards, operating procedures and relevant industry requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the wider offshore operations team to support safe and efficient delivery of filtration activities.

Skills

Filtration knowledge

Offshore operations

Fault finding

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Tools

Cartridge filtration units

Press equipment

Infracal equipment

Job description

Tulloch Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Filtration Operator to join a client’s offshore team on a staff basis. The successful candidate will operate and maintain filtration systems and fluid transfer equipment, supporting well bore clean-up and well test operations while ensuring fluid quality meets specifications.

The role requires a strong offshore filtration background, hands-on experience with cartridge filtration units and press equipment, and a commitment to high safety and