Workover Superintendent

About the role

Geo-Jade Petroleum is seeking an experienced Workover Superintendent to lead safe and efficient workover and completion operations on the Tuba oil field in Basra, Iraq. The role works on a rotation basis with the Wells Department and involves extensive coordination with rig contractors and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership and ensure compliance with company standards across multiple rigs.
• Oversee workover activities such as water shut‑off, ESP repair and installation, well integrity repairs, water injection and natural flow completions.
• Manage rig contractor relationships, supervise workover supervisors, and guide field teams.
• Lead incident investigations, technical and safety audits, and ensure closure of findings.
• Participate in performance reviews, lessons‑learned sessions, and quarterly contractor performance reviews.

Required profile

• Minimum B.Sc. in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• Valid IWCF Well Control Level 4 certification (must be provided before onboarding).
• At least 15 years of oilfield experience in workover, completion and drilling, including 7+ years as a superintendent.
• Proven experience managing multiple rig and service contractors on land‑rig workover operations.
• International experience, preferably in the Middle East on‑shore environment.

Required skills

• IWCF Well Control Level 4 certification.
• Technical expertise in water shut‑off, ESP repair/installation, well integrity, water injection and natural flow completions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of drilling, completions, well intervention and well integrity practices.
• Ability to develop and mentor multicultural teams and contractors.