Introduction

Requiring experienced Well Test Operators and Well Test Supervisors to support upcoming oil & gas field operations.

We're keen to hear from candidates with genuine hands-on experience in surface well testing, frac flowback, production testing and associated pressure control equipment.

What are you going to do 

We are supporting our client in recruiting experienced Well Test Operators and Supervisors to join the team on various projects across Australia. These include; Northern Territory, Cooper Basin and Western Australia onshore locations. This is a key opportunity to take ownership of surface well testing operations and well site services, playing a pivotal role in safe, efficient delivery in a busy oilfield environment.

  • Set-up, operation and monitoring of surface well testing equipment
  • Supporting well clean-up, flowback and production testing activities
  • Operating separators, manifolds, choke equipment, flowlines and associated well test equipment
  • Monitoring pressures, temperatures, flow rates and well conditions
  • Recording and reporting accurate operational data
  • Rigging up and rigging down well testing equipment
  • Troubleshooting equipment and operational issues in the field
  • Carrying out pre-start checks, inspections and routine equipment maintenance
  • Working closely with client representatives and other onsite service providers
  • Maintaining a strong focus on HSE, procedures and safe working practices
  • For supervisory-level personnel, providing onsite leadership and coordination of well testing crews and operations

If this aligns with your experience, we would be keen to discuss this opportunity and recommend you to our client.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Demonstrated experience in surface well testing operations - confident in set-up, execution, and troubleshooting of test programs.
  • Extensive oilfield well site services experience - onshore and/or offshore, with strong exposure to live well operations.
  • Supervisory or senior operator background - able to lead crews, coordinate services, and make sound operational decisions.
  • Strong understanding of well test surface equipment and early production systems - capable of overseeing safe, efficient operation and maintenance.
  • Ability to interpret complex P&IDs - reading, understanding, and applying process and instrumentation diagrams in the field.
  • Well Site Permit to Work Holder / Authority (preferred) - familiar with control of work and safe system of work processes.
  • Senior First Aid, 4WD, and CV Crane competencies (advantageous) - contributing to safe, versatile operations on site.
  • Advanced well test training (advantageous) - solid theoretical and practical grounding in well testing principles.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills - effective in planning, reporting, and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Competent computer skills - comfortable with reporting, spreadsheets, and email for daily operational administration.
  • Asssitance with workrights can be given for suitable overseas candidates.

What we offer

  • 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, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 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 c.brennan@brunel.net

Closing: 21 November 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-304077

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Corporate recruiter

Chris Brennan

+61 7 3007 7600

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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