P&A Assistant

White Fleet; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

White Fleet is seeking a WFA P&A Assistant to support offshore well decommissioning activities, including equipment preparation, rig-up/rig-down, and material handling. You will provide hands-on operational support in a safety-conscious, regulatory-compliant environment.

The role requires offshore travel, extended rotations, and strict adherence to high safety standards, with the ability to work in a team, troubleshoot basic issues, and adapt to changing offshore conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English with effective communication skills.
• Experience in well plugging, cementing, or abandonment support.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot basic issues.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing job requirements and offshore conditions.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Reliability, self-motivation, and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist P&A supervisors and crews with day-to-day offshore abandonment activities.
• Support wellsite operations, including rigging up/down, handling tools, and staging equipment.
• Safely operate and maintain basic abandonment tools and support equipment.
• Load, unload, and organize materials, tubulars, and supplies on offshore facilities.
• Perform pre-job inspections and routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Follow safety procedures, stop-work authority, and company HSE requirements at all times.
• Assist with housekeeping, inventory control, and recordkeeping on location.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and required training.
• Provide general support to the P&A team as directed by supervisors.

Skills

English communication

Abandonment support

Mechanical aptitude

Adaptability

Teamwork

Safety minded

Tools

Abandonment tools

Job description

WFA P&A Assistant

Position Summary

The Plug & Abandonment Assistant supports offshore well decommissioning (P&A) activities by providing hands‑on assistance with equipment preparation, rig‑up/rig‑down, material handling, and general operational support. This role ensures that P&A operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The position requires offshore travel, extended rotational schedules, and adherence to high safety standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English with effective communication skills
• Previous experience in well plugging, cementing, or abandonment support.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot basic issues.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing job requirements and offshore conditions.
• Strong teamwork and problem‑solving skills.
• Reliable, self‑motivated, and safety focused.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist P&A supervisors and crews with day‑to‑day offshore abandonment activities.
• Support wellsite operations, including rigging up/down, handling tools, and staging equipment.
• Safely operate and maintain basic abandonment tools and support equipment.
• Load, unload, and organize materials, tubulars, and supplies on offshore facilities.
• Perform pre‑job inspections and routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Follow safety procedures, stop‑work authority, and company HSE requirements at all times.
• Assist with housekeeping, inventory control, and recordkeeping on location.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and required training.
• Provide general support to the P&A team as directed by supervisors.

Strength & Force Requirements

• Frequently requires exertion of 10–50 lbs. of force.
• Occasionally may require exertion of 50+ lbs. of force.

Physical Demands

This position requires the following physical activities more than 1/3 of the time:

• Standing, walking, and sitting.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Climbing or balancing.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Talking and hearing.
• Using hands to finger, handle, or feel.

Work Environment

This position is regularly exposed to:

• Vibration.
• Fumes or airborne particles.
• Work near moving mechanical parts.
• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Outdoor weather conditions.
• Extreme heat (non-weather).
• Risk of electrical shock.

Noise Environment

Very Loud Noise: Requires mandatory use of hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs).