SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
Job Description
Join our team as a Senior Well Test Supervisor and take the lead in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality well testing and flowback operations. This senior FIFO role (22/20 roster) offers the opportunity to guide a skilled team, mentor new talent, and drive operational excellence from rig-up to final reporting. If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for safety, problem-solving, and field performance — we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities include, however, not limited to:
* Provide technical support to customer representatives as required.
* Interpret complex Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) associated with Well Test installations.
* Implement and monitor pre-project and annual maintenance programs for field equipment.
* Operate all equipment, including the test separator, independently and confidently.
* Oversee full package test operations.
* Participate in the field crew assessment program.
* Lead field training and mentoring to maintain high team performance and morale.
* Encourage hands-on experience for trainees under supervision.
* Demonstrate professionalism, safety adherence, and quality work as a role model.
* Supervise Operators and delegate tasks effectively.
* Plan, organise and direct personnel across multiple well sites.
* Oversee commissioning of new equipment.
* Communicate field delays or issues to management while managing them onsite.
* Review production costs, efficiency measures, and report findings to management.
* Ensure accurate reporting of surface and down-hole test data.
* Coordinate field operations and advise the Well Services Coordinator of any procedural changes.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Minimum of 8-10 years of supervisory experience in Onshore Well Testing and Frac Flowback operations
* Proven experience in a supervisory role
* Proficient in computer use and electronic product servicing
* Experience with work processing and spreadsheet software
* CV Crane licence, 4WD licence and HR driver’s licence
* Senior First Aid certificate
* Gas Detection training certificate
* Wellsite Permit to Work Holder or Authority training
Additional Information
WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.