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NES Fircroft

Derrickman

NES Fircroft

  • D'Martin/Chaguaramas / Port-of-Spain
  • Not disclosed
  • Contract
  • Updated 16/04/2026
  • HR
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Derrickman (Offshore)

Derrickman

Hydraulic Workover Unit (HWO) Offshore Trinidad & Tobago | 28 x 28 Rotation | 12-Month Contract

 

Scope Overview

We are looking for experienced offshore personnel to support the 24/7 operation and maintenance of Company-owned Hydraulic Workover Units (HWO units) across all Perenco offshore assets in Trinidad and Tobago.

Operations are continuous 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, with no shutdowns for holidays unless directed by the Company. The Derrickman forms part of Scope B: Unit Crew and supports well intervention, workover, and well control activities in compliance with Perenco procedures and industry best practices.

 

Key Responsibilities

HWO Operations

Support loading, mobilisation, rig-up, rig-down and demobilisation of Hydraulic

 

Workover Units and associated equipment

Assist running and retrieving completion, tubing, drill pipe and work strings as per

 

Company well programmes

Support milling operations, including packers, tubulars, sand clean-out, and power swivel operations

Support drilling and section enlargement activities, including whipstock setting, window milling, casing running and cementing

 

Well Intervention & Pressure Control

Participate in all types of well intervention operations, including GP, ESP and heavy workovers

Assist with plug and abandon operations (temporary and permanent)

Support well pressure control activities and maintain well integrity at all times

 

Pump Man & Fluids Duties

Operate as Pump Man, monitoring and maintaining hydraulic and circulation systems

Mix, condition and control workover and completion fluids according to Company well programmes

Monitor returns and fluid properties and report abnormalities to the Company representative

 

Equipment & Testing

Assist with pressure testing of BOPs, casing and wellheads

Support routine maintenance of well control equipment

Ensure test results are recorded accurately in Company and IADC-API Daily

 

Drilling Reports

Measurements & Documentation

Assist with accurate measurement of well depth, tubular lengths, diameters and connections

Support maintenance of:

o Drill pipe tally books

o Bottom hole assembly records

o Fishing diagrams and tool records

 

Mandatory Experience & Requirements

Minimum 3 years oilfield experience

Minimum 1 year in a similar position such as Derrickman or Pump Man

Proven experience on Hydraulic Workover Units (HWU)

Demonstrated exposure to well intervention operations, including GP, ESP and heavy workovers

Hands-on experience as Pump Man

Valid OPITO T-BOSIET (or equivalent)

Valid offshore medical certificate

Ability to work offshore on a 28 days on / 28 days off rotation

Ref: DER907
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