Offshore Well Operations Superintendent

Aquent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

Vision and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with match

Free online training (Aquent Gymnasium

Job summary

Aquent is sourcing a Superintendent CWI to oversee offshore Workover & Intervention activities, ensuring safe, cost-effective execution of well programs and driving HSE improvements. You will guide field teams, coordinate with rig/site personnel, and make critical decisions to meet project goals.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in leadership roles in offshore workovers, with Well Control Certification and strong communication, risk management, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in a leadership role within Workover & Intervention operations.
• Strong background in Workover Operations, Well Intervention Operations, and Offshore Operations.
• Proven ability to make independent operational decisions and lead field teams.
• Extensive experience supervising well operations and managing operational risk.
• Well Control Certification.
• Required offshore operation certifications.
• Demonstrated leadership, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise offshore Workover & Intervention activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of well programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for field teams, reviewing daily operations and adapting to program changes.
• Coordinate communications between rig/well-site, internal departments, and external partners for resource deployment.
• Make critical operational decisions independently and lead field teams in the absence of senior management.
• Drive HSE process improvement, monitor results, and recommend performance enhancements.
• Conduct regular HSE and rig audits, including wellsite visits for feedback and compliance.
• Ensure deliverables meet project requirements and quality standards.
• Participate in pre-job planning and kickoff meetings with contractors and customers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards.
• Review operational problems, support incident response, and coordinate with contractors.
• Forecast and plan medium- to long-term resource needs.
• Monitor progress and provide comprehensive reports.
• Assist in supplier and equipment evaluations and selection.
• Control project costs against budget.
• Coordinate activities with internal/external parties for compliance and efficiency.
• Attend rig sites for critical wellsite activities and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Offshore Ops

Well Control

HSE Compliance

Communication

Job description

Aquent is sourcing a Superintendent CWI to oversee offshore Workover & Intervention activities, ensuring safe, cost-effective execution of well programs and driving HSE improvements. You will guide field teams, coordinate with rig/site personnel, and make critical decisions to meet project goals.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in leadership roles in offshore workovers, with Well Control Certification and strong communication, risk management, and problem-solving skills.