Welder
Welder
Hydraulic Workover Unit (HWO) Offshore Trinidad & Tobago | 28 x 28 Rotation | 12-Month Contract
Scope Overview
We are looking for experienced offshore Welders to support the 24/7 operation and maintenance of Company-owned Hydraulic Workover Units (HWO units) across all of our client’s offshore assets in Trinidad and Tobago. Operations are continuous 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, with no shutdowns for holidays unless instructed by the Company. The Welder forms part of Scope B: Unit Crew and supports well intervention, workover, and equipment integrity activities in compliance with Company procedures and recognised industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
The Welder is responsible for performing structural, pressure-related, and equipment welding activities in support of hydraulic workover and well intervention operations under Company supervision.
Core responsibilities include:
HWO Operations Support
• Support loading, mobilisation, rig-up, rig-down and demobilisation of Hydraulic
Workover Units and associated equipment
• Perform welding and cutting activities required during HWO operations, including repair and modification works
• Support milling, drilling, section enlargement, and casing operations where welding support is required
Welding & Fabrication Duties
• Carry out onshore and offshore welding, cutting, and fabrication activities on:
o Workover equipment
o Structural supports
o Pipework, flanges, brackets, and skids
• Perform hot work tasks in accordance with approved permits and Company procedures
• Ensure welds meet required quality, strength, and safety standards
• Assist with fit-up, alignment, and preparation of materials prior to welding
Well Intervention & Equipment Integrity
• Support well intervention and heavy workover activities, including GP and ESP scopes, through welding and repair of associated equipment
• Assist with maintenance and repair of pressure control equipment, workover tooling, and surface facilities
• Support plug and abandon operations through cutting, welding, and structural modifications as required
Equipment & Testing Support
• Assist with preparation and repair of equipment during pressure testing of BOPs, casing, and wellheads
• Support routine inspection and maintenance of HWO equipment and structures
• Ensure all welding activities are conducted in line with approved procedures and inspection requirements
Materials, Housekeeping & Safety
• Assist with handling and storage of materials for the Company and service providers
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, equipment care, and worksite cleanliness
• Strict adherence to HSE requirements, PTW systems, hot work controls, and offshore safety standards
Mandatory Experience & Requirements
• Minimum 3 years oilfield experience
• Proven offshore experience as a Welder, preferably supporting workover or intervention operations
• Experience working on or around Hydraulic Workover Units (HWU)
• Experience supporting well intervention, GP, ESP, and heavy workover activities
• Valid welding qualifications or coding relevant to offshore oil and gas work (e.g. structural, pipe, pressure welding)
• Valid OPITO T-BOSIET (or equivalent)
• Valid offshore medical certificate
• Ability to work offshore on a 28 days on / 28 days off rotation