FMWR Construction Superintendent (Fast Moving Workover Rig)

Contract Type: Contract
Day Rate: 684 USD

Overview

Energy Jobline is supporting a major international energy project and is seeking an experienced FMWR Construction Superintendent to oversee the build, refurbishment, and delivery of fast-moving workover rigs.

This role focuses on ensuring rigs are constructed, assembled, and commissioned in line with technical specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements for well intervention activities.

The Role

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the FMWR Construction Superintendent will manage construction and refurbishment activities for workover rigs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams across fabrication yards and site environments.

The role requires strong oversight of construction quality, scheduling, and safety, ensuring rigs are delivered ready for mobilisation and field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all phases of FMWR construction and refurbishment, including structural, mechanical, and electrical works
• Ensure construction activities align with approved drawings, specifications, and project standards
• Coordinate subcontractors, rig builders, welders, electricians, and service teams on site
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards such as API specifications for rig equipment and systems
• Participate in inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and pre-commissioning activities
• Oversee installation and testing of key rig components including mast, substructure, drawworks, BOP systems, and power units
• Monitor construction schedules, productivity, and manpower allocation to meet project milestones
• Prepare and deliver regular progress reports including daily, weekly, and monthly updates
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, engineering, and QA/QC teams to resolve issues and maintain progress
• Enforce strict HSE compliance, including permit-to-work systems and safe execution of high-risk activities
• Conduct safety walkdowns, toolbox talks, and support incident investigations
• Support rig mobilisation, rig-up, and commissioning activities at site
• Ensure successful handover of completed rigs to operations teams following inspection and readiness verification

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in construction or refurbishment of workover rigs or drilling equipment
• Solid understanding of rig systems, equipment, and construction standards
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and rig layout schematics
• Experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams in yard or field environments
• Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• High focus on safety, quality, and delivery performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in construction, rig fabrication, or oil & gas project environments
• Experience working on workover rigs, drilling rigs, or similar equipment
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Additional Information

The advertised day rate applies to independent consultants operating on a contract basis. Candidates who prefer to be engaged as employees of the client may be offered a different remuneration structure.