Offshore BOP & Well Control Specialist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 45,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

IPT Global seeks an Offshore Field Specialist – BOP Compliance & Well Control to join our team supporting offshore operations worldwide. The role covers setting up and troubleshooting SureTec, ensuring BOP compliance across the equipment lifecycle, and coordinating with operators, regulators, and drilling contractors.

You will verify records, advise on regulatory requirements, and train rig personnel while contributing to safer, more reliable well operations remotely and on-site.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of BOP compliance requirements, including API Standard 53, and experience with regional regulatory
• Experience reviewing BOP maintenance, inspection, or certification records
• Demonstrable offshore or rig-based experience in a role such as subsea tech, BOP tech, driller, assistant driller, toolpusher, well test operator, or similar.
• Hands-on knowledge of BOP and well control equipment and pressure testing.
• The ability to communicate with everyone from the floorhand to the company man.
• Basic computer skills. We'll train you on our software.
• Current or obtainable BOSIET/HUET, TWIC, and passport.
• A degree is not required. We value rig experience as much as classroom training.

Responsibilities

• Go offshore domestic and internationally to set up, run, and troubleshoot SureTec for pressure testing, equipment health monitoring and compliance.
• Verify BOP compliance across the full equipment lifecycle. That includes pressure and function testing, inspection and maintenance records, component certifications, and recertification intervals.
• Confirm BOP systems meet operator requirements, API Standard 53, API Spec 16A/16D, and regional regulations, including BSEE (US Gulf of Mexico), Havtil/NORSOK D-010 (Norway), and ANP (Brazil).
• Review test results and equipment data in real time, and flag leaks, anomalies, overdue maintenance, or out-of-spec components before operations move forward.
• Use SureTec equipment health monitoring to track BOP condition and component history, and identify compliance gaps before they become findings.
• Make sure all BOP records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready for regulators, operators, and drilling contractors.
• Support customers during regulatory inspections, third-party verifications, and internal audits by walking through records and explaining how compliance was demonstrated.
• Help rig teams understand changing regulatory requirements across regions and how SureTec helps them stay ahead.
• Be the go-to expert for the crew. Walk them through results, answer questions, and keep the job moving.
• Train rig personnel and help new customers get comfortable with SureTec.
• Work with our 24/7 real-time monitoring team to support operations around the clock.
• Report back what you see in the field so our products keep getting better.
• Lead by example on safety.

Skills

BOP compliance

Offshore rig experience

Regulatory knowledge

Field troubleshooting

Safety leadership

Training teammates

Job description

IPT Global seeks an Offshore Field Specialist – BOP Compliance & Well Control to join our team supporting offshore operations worldwide. The role covers setting up and troubleshooting SureTec, ensuring BOP compliance across the equipment lifecycle, and coordinating with operators, regulators, and drilling contractors.

You will verify records, advise on regulatory requirements, and train rig personnel while contributing to safer, more reliable well operations remotely and on-site.