Lead Well Services Supervisor

Job Title

Lead Well Services Supervisor

Work Schedule

Equal Rotation

Department

Well Operations

Work Location

Hamrin Field

Reports to

Well Services Operations Coordinator

Start Date

Immediate

Subordinates

Well Services Supervisors

Application Deadline

August 5, 2026

Contract Type

Open Contract

Other details

Three months’ probation

About Us:

HKN Hamrin Ltd. is a privately held, independent oil and gas company operating in the Republic of Iraq. The Hamrin Block is comprised of 535 km2 and contains one producing field. The Hamrin field produces oil primarily from the Tertiary (Miocene) reservoirs — the Jeribe and Euphrates formations — with the Dhiban formation as a secondary reservoir.

At HKN, our strength lies in our highly experienced, diverse team, whose professionals bring insights from working across 80+ countries. We are committed to building a culture deeply rooted in our Core Values, which include Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork.

Position Summary

The Lead Well Services Supervisor is responsible for the planning, design, and execution of well test & clean-up, well intervention, completions, stimulation, artificial lift, wellhead maintenance, and well integrity activities, with the objective of maximizing well productivity while ensuring operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

This role requires close collaboration with operations, drilling, workover, HSE and supply chain teams to deliver solutions that comply with company standards, industry best practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.

This is a field-based position requiring personnel to work daily at the wellsite(s) while residing at the company camp throughout their rotation. The role operates on an equal rotation basis (e.g., 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off), with flexibility to adjust the schedule in line with operational requirements.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical, administrative, operational and logistical support to the Well Services Supervisors for planning, scheduling, and execution of Well Services activities.

• Develop technical scopes of work, prepare bid packages, define evaluation criteria, and lead/participate in bid evaluations for well services contracts, ensuring alignment with procurement policies.

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, AFEs, and ensure well services are delivered within budget; track costs against plan and highlight variances.

• Work independently and be capable of undertaking the following tasks without supervision:

• In-depth understanding in the design and development of detailed well testing & clean-up operational procedures.

• In-depth understanding in the design and development of detailed well intervention (slickline, e-line, coiled tubing) operational procedures.

• In-depth understanding in the design and development of detailed well completion installation procedures.

• In-depth understanding in the design and development of detailed stimulation operational procedures.

• In-depth understanding in the design and development of detailed wellhead maintenance and well integrity procedures.

• Supervise all well testing & clean-up, well intervention, completion, stimulation, wellhead maintenance, well integrity operations at the wellsite in a safe and efficient manner.

• Prepare and submit accurate, timely, and detailed daily operational reports for all well services activities, including lookaheads, well testing and clean-up, well intervention, completions, stimulation, wellhead maintenance, and well integrity operations.

• Generate, review, and maintain comprehensive End of Well Reports, ensuring all operational activities, lessons learned, technical data, performance metrics, and recommendations are accurately documented and archived in accordance with company standards.

• Perform QA/QC on all third-party equipment utilized in well test & clean-up, well intervention, stimulation, reservoir monitoring, artificial lift, wellhead maintenance and well integrity operations.

• Perform QA/QC on all data reported from in well test & clean-up, well intervention, stimulation, reservoir monitoring, artificial lift, wellhead maintenance and well integrity operations

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of:

• Well test & clean-up design, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

• Well Intervention operations involving coiled tubing, slickline, logging, and pumping services, along with associated safety protocols.

• Completion design and installation procedures.

• Stimulation operational procedures, and safety protocols.

• Wellhead maintenance and well integrity operation procedures and safety protocols

• Provide sound technical direction to contractor personnel during wellsite operations.

• Challenge contractor performance or actions when they fail to meet expected standards.

• Demonstrate excellent supervisory and organizational skills to effectively oversee a wide range of operational activities and contractor personnel

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Qualifications Required:

• Valid IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control (WIPC) Level 4 certification, or the ability to renew a previous certification within a short timeframe.

• Minimum of 15 years of oilfield experience, including at least 5 years in a Supervisor role covering well testing, stimulation, completions, slickline, or coiled tubing operations.

• Strong working knowledge of well testing, stimulation, completions, slickline, and coiled tubing operations, including documentation control.

• Technical background in engineering, with a minimum of a 4-year degree in petroleum engineering, mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.

• Strong leadership, supervisory, coaching, and mentoring skills.

• Proven experience working with and managing third-party service providers.

• Advanced awareness of hazards and risks associated with completion and intervention field activities, with the ability to incorporate mitigation measures into operational programs and implement them at the wellsite to ensure safe operations.

• Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Technical excellence in well test and clean-up, well intervention, completion, stimulation, artificial lift, wellhead maintenance, and well integrity.

• Effective operational support, planning, and cost control.

• Strong contractor management and contract evaluation skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to support and collaborate effectively with operations coordination teams.

• Strong commitment to safety and operational integrity.

• Positive, self-motivated attitude.

• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.

• HSE

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• Partner with the HSE department to drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards/codes.

• Report all incidents or breaches of policy or regulations to the line manager.

• Fully endorse HKN's "Stop the Job" policy, demonstrating commitment to proactive intervention whenever an unsafe act or condition is observed.

• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in full compliance with HSE procedures, working instructions, and safety standards.