Field Service Specialist - Surface Wellhead
Australia, Brisbane
Fulltime: 60 hrs a week
Experience: 6-9 Years
Conventional Energy
Introduction
- Lead safe installation and maintenance of wellhead and production tree systems.
- Guide client representatives to ensure accurate task completion.
- Identify and report equipment issues, contributing to product development.
- Conduct onshore and offshore testing, documenting results.
- Complete service documentation including reports and performance reviews, etc.
About this role
We are seeking a hands-on technical professional to support field operations involving surface wellhead systems and pressure control equipment. This role involves travelling to various field locations to assist with the deployment, assessment, and functionality of high-integrity surface equipment critical to energy production. You'll be working as part of a wider team to ensure that systems are prepared, installed, and maintained in line with industry standards.
- Act as a field-based specialist supporting the setup and lifecycle management of surface wellhead systems.
- Liaise with site personnel to provide technical support and ensure procedures are followed during installation and operational phases.
- Monitor equipment performance and condition, providing feedback for potential system or design improvements.
- Execute mechanical and pressure integrity checks as per testing requirements, ensuring full traceability of all results.
- Organise site tools, components, and logistics in readiness for field deployments.
- Participate in job planning and post-operation reviews, offering insight into field challenges and successes.
- Support audits, risk reviews, and safety engagements while upholding strict HSE and operational standards.
- Assist in training and mentoring junior technicians or site operatives as needed.
Is this you?
- Technical diploma or certificate in mechanical engineering, pressure systems, or oil & gas field operations.
- Proven experience installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing surface wellhead or pressure control systems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with familiarity in pressure testing tools, torque/tension systems, and component integrity checks.
- Excellent attention to detail and diagnostic skills to identify system faults and provide improvements in field conditions.
- Comfortable working in remote, onshore/offshore environments under variable conditions and schedules.
- Clear technical communicator-able to explain procedures, guide team members, and produce accurate documentation.
- Proactive mindset-takes initiative in safety compliance, risk assessments, and continuous improvement.
What we offerÂ
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Rhitu Tripathi, Email: r.tripathi@brunel.net or Tel: +61 894295685