Well Services Technician - Surface Facilities
Job Description and Requirements
Well Services Technician - Surface FacilitiesJob Snapshot
Role: Well Services Technician - Surface Facilities
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Oil Rig & Pipeline Install-Maintain-Repair
Experience: Minimum 4 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Well Services Technician - Surface Facilities in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity supporting well workover preparation, surface facility surveys, piping dismantling and post-workover reinstatement. The role requires practical field expertise to survey well sites, prepare schematic drawings, coordinate minor pipeline modifications and restore wellhead-associated facilities while maintaining safe execution, efficient resource utilization and compliance with established operating procedures.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Oil Rig & Pipeline Install-Maintain-Repair
Salary: 7000-11000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Well Services Technician provides essential field support before, during and after well workover activities. The position prepares surface facilities for intervention by surveying existing installations, documenting layouts and safely dismantling equipment that could interfere with workover operations. Once well activities are completed, the technician supports reinstatement and tie-in of pipelines, supports and associated fittings so that facilities can return to operational service with accurate records and minimal unnecessary downtime.
Key Responsibilities
* Survey surface facilities associated with wells scheduled for workover activities.
* Record field measurements and prepare schematic drawings showing pipelines, pipe supports and associated installations.
* Assess existing surface arrangements before dismantling activities begin and identify requirements for safe work execution.
* Dismantle surface facilities required to provide access for well workover operations.
* Reinstall and reinstate surface facilities following completion of well intervention activities.
* Work on pipelines, pipe supports, cathodic protection cables and associated fittings within the required wellhead area.
* Support post-workover tie-in activities to restore surface facility connections.
* Coordinate with pipeline personnel on minor modifications involving piping and fittings under appropriate supervision.
* Produce clear field schematics that support preparation and updating of as-built drawings.
* Verify measurements and installation details so completed facility changes can be accurately documented.
* Ensure adequate availability of materials, spare parts and consumables needed for scheduled well services work.
* Check local stock levels and identify material shortages before they affect field execution.
* Prepare documentation for issuing stocked materials and initiating procurement of direct-purchase items where required.
* Assist the supervisor in maintaining efficient workshop services supporting well intervention and workover activities.
* Maintain well services records, technical files, statements and other assigned operational documentation.
* Follow departmental KPIs and contribute to timely completion of field activities.
* Coordinate manpower, materials and equipment efficiently to minimize avoidable standby time.
* Use assigned resources responsibly throughout dismantling, modification and reinstatement work.
* Observe established safety procedures during all field and workshop activities.
* Monitor personnel working under assigned control and ensure activities are carried out safely.
* Identify unsafe conditions associated with wellhead surface work and escalate concerns through established channels.
* Maintain orderly work areas and ensure tools, materials and equipment are properly managed during field activities.
* Coordinate effectively with Well Services, Pipeline and other supporting teams to maintain smooth workover execution.
Ideal Profile
* Technical Diploma in a relevant technical discipline or Secondary School Certificate supported by an appropriate vocational trade certificate.
* Minimum 4 years of relevant practical experience.
* Previous experience in the Oil and Gas industry is preferred.
* Practical understanding of wellhead surface facilities and associated piping arrangements.
* Experience dismantling and reinstating pipelines, pipe supports and mechanical fittings.
* Familiarity with cathodic protection cables and associated surface installations.
* Ability to conduct field surveys and take accurate dimensional measurements.
* Ability to prepare clear technical sketches and schematic drawings from actual field conditions.
* Understanding of minor piping modification and tie-in activities.
* Familiarity with workover preparation and post-workover surface facility restoration.
* Ability to interpret basic piping layouts, technical drawings and field instructions.
* Experience handling materials, spare parts and consumable requirements for field maintenance activities.
* Understanding of workshop and field safety requirements.
* Ability to maintain accurate operational and technical records.
* Strong awareness of resource utilization and the operational impact of unnecessary standby time.
* Ability to coordinate effectively with technicians, supervisors and multidisciplinary field teams.
* Safety-conscious approach with the confidence to oversee assigned personnel during field activities.
Skills Set
* Well services
* Well workover support
* Surface facilities
* Wellhead facilities
* Pipeline dismantling
* Pipeline reinstatement
* Surface facility tie-in
* Piping modification
* Pipe supports
* Piping fittings
* Cathodic protection cables
* Field surveying
* Field measurements
* Schematic drawings
* As-built drawings
* Technical sketching
* Wellhead preparation
* Mechanical field work
* Pipeline maintenance
* Material planning
* Spare parts control
* Consumable management
* Workshop support
* Technical documentation
* Field records
* Resource utilization
* Workover preparation
* Post-workover reinstatement
* Field safety
* Oil and Gas operations
* Team supervision
Why Join Us
This position provides practical exposure to well workover and surface facility activities across major Oil and Energy operations in Abu Dhabi. The role combines field surveying, mechanical work, pipeline coordination and well services support, allowing an experienced technician to strengthen specialist skills around active well facilities. It also provides a solid environment for developing broader field capability while contributing directly to safe workover execution, reduced standby time and reliable restoration of producing assets.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is one of the United Arab Emirates\' major energy producers, with operations spanning exploration, production, processing and the wider energy value chain. Its upstream field activities depend on skilled technical teams to maintain wells and surface infrastructure safely and efficiently while supporting reliable long-term energy production.



