Position: Wellhead Maintenance Foreman (PIC/OESS) – Offshore Oil, Gas & LNG Production

Location: Offshore Facilities

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

The Wellhead Maintenance Foreman (Person in Charge / Offshore Emergency Support Supervisor – PIC/OESS) is responsible for supervising and coordinating all wellhead maintenance activities in offshore oil, gas, and LNG production facilities. This role ensures the integrity, safety, and reliability of wellhead systems while acting as the designated PIC/OESS for emergency preparedness and operational safety. The Foreman provides leadership to maintenance crews, manages resources, and ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision: Lead wellhead maintenance teams, ensuring safe and efficient execution of preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Maintenance Planning: Coordinate inspection, servicing, and repair of wellhead equipment, valves, actuators, and pressure control systems.
• Safety & Emergency Role: Act as PIC/OESS, enforcing HSE standards, managing permit-to-work systems, and leading emergency response drills.
• Operational Support: Collaborate with drilling, production, and engineering teams to align wellhead maintenance with operational schedules.
• Inspection & Testing: Oversee pressure testing, certification, and integrity checks of wellhead equipment.
• Resource Management: Manage tools, spare parts, and consumables required for wellhead maintenance.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, compliance reports, and equipment status.
• Emergency Preparedness: Lead wellhead-related emergency interventions and ensure readiness of crews under OESS responsibilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize wellhead maintenance processes and enhance equipment reliability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, or Production Engineering.
• 7–10 years of experience in offshore oil, gas, or LNG production, with at least 3–5 years in wellhead maintenance supervision.
• Strong knowledge of wellhead systems, valves, actuators, and pressure control equipment.
• Familiarity with international standards (API, ISO, OSHA) and offshore safety regulations.
• Experience in emergency response leadership (OESS role) and managing maintenance crews.
• Certifications such as OPITO OESS, Authorized Gas Tester, HSE training, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Technical expertise in wellhead equipment and maintenance practices.
• Excellent organizational and resource planning abilities.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Why Join Us

• Lead critical wellhead maintenance operations in offshore oil, gas, and LNG production.
• Serve as both operational leader and emergency support supervisor (PIC/OESS).
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and international offshore exposure.

Working Conditions

• Offshore rotation schedule 28/28.
• Exposure to challenging weather and remote environments.
• Strict adherence to offshore safety and emergency protocols.

Job Category: Offshore – Oil Gas production

Country Location: Middle East Qatar

Contract Scheme: Direct hire employment

Duty Cycle: 28 days on – 28 days off

Nationality: Applicable for: Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar and African countries

Health Condition: Fit to work and maximum age 45 years old

General Requirements (All Positions)

• Mandatory offshore experience
• High school diploma for non-senior roles
• Job-specific vocational training for non-senior positions
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering for senior and leadership roles
• Ability to work in a high-risk offshore environment
• Strong safety awareness and compliance with operational procedures

Project Scope:

• Project Name: Offshore Compression Project
• Work Location: Offshore Qatar

Core Offshore Certificates

• OGUK/OEUK Medical Certificate
  • Confirms you are medically fit to work offshore.
  • Issued by OEUK-approved doctors.
  • Typically valid for 2 years.
• BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training)
  • Essential safety training for all offshore personnel.
  • Covers firefighting, sea survival, first aid, and emergency response.
  • Must include CA-EBS (Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System).
  • Valid for 4 years.
• FOET (Further Offshore Emergency Training)
  • Refresher course for those whose BOSIET is expiring.
  • Valid for 4 years.
• HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)
  • Mandatory if traveling offshore by helicopter.
  • Teaches escape techniques in case of ditching/crash landing.
  • Often bundled with BOSIET.

Project Scope:

• Project Name: Offshore Compression Project
• Work Location: Offshore Qatar