Job Title: Wellsite Performance Engineer
Location: North Sea Offshore (3/3 Rotation)
Contract Type: PAYE Contractor
Duration: 12 Months
Overview
JAB Recruitment is currently supporting an Operator client with the requirement for a Wellsite Performance Engineer to support offshore abandonment operations on a 3/3 rotation. This role will involve rotating between offshore installations, mobile rig operations and onshore office locations, providing both operational and performance engineering support.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting well abandonment operations, assisting offshore leadership, and driving performance improvements across wellsite activities.
Key Responsibilities
Offshore Operations
* Assist and deputise for the Drilling Supervisor in managing rig operations
* Support preparation of morning reports, cement calculations and operational documentation
* Participate in daily work planning and logistics coordination
* Maintain familiarity with well objectives and abandonment programmes
* Compile daily operational look-aheads and support logistics planning
* Perform checks on rental equipment and maintain equipment records
* Maintain wellbore models to monitor torque, drag and hydraulics
* Maintain well files in accordance with well examination requirements
* Optimise logistics and operational execution as scope evolves
* Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks and risk assessments
Performance Engineering
* Monitor and analyse real-time operational data during abandonment operations
* Identify inefficiencies and recommend performance improvements
* Conduct pre-job and post-job performance reviews
* Capture lessons learned and feed back into future programmes
* Reduce non-productive time and optimise operational performance
* Collaborate with offshore and onshore teams to align performance objectives
* Support implementation of digital performance tracking tools
* Prepare performance reports and support weekly performance reviews
Operations Support
* Identify risks and contingency requirements for upcoming operations
* Provide technical support to rig teams
* Support safe and efficient execution of offshore operations
End of Well Reporting
* Compile operational data and performance analysis
* Prepare end-of-well reports and regulatory documentation
* Support close-out of non-conformance reports
* Document key learnings and operational outcomes
QHSE
* Support compliance with operational procedures and management systems
* Participate in safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities
* Contribute to process and procedural improvements
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Degree in Engineering or Technical Discipline
* Previous offshore rig experience
* Offshore survival, medical and MIST certification
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Experience supporting drilling or abandonment operations
Preferred
* IWCF / Well Control Certification (Supervisor level preferred)
* Experience in abandonment or well intervention operations
* Performance engineering or wellsite optimisation experience
Additional Information
* Offshore 3/3 rotation
* 12-month contract
* Contractor role (PAYE)
* Regular offshore travel required