DST Supervisor

Job Title: DST Supervisor (Drill Stem Test) – Offshore
Location: Suriname
Start Date: Q2 2026
Contract Duration: 2 years
Rotation: 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off (4/4)
Work Schedule: 7 days per week, 8 hours per day

About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced DST Supervisor to support offshore operations on a long-term project in Suriname. This is a key position responsible for overseeing Drill Stem Test (DST) preparation and execution, ensuring operational excellence, safety compliance, and performance optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise DST preparation and execution both offshore and at service providers’ bases
• Ensure DST design readiness and proactively identify/report potential issues
• Monitor and follow the DST program to ensure execution aligns with approved procedures
• Report any deviations to the DST Completion Engineer and DCSSV
• Track and analyse DST performance during operations
• Contribute to performance optimisation and lessons learned processes
• Support the preparation of End of Well Reports (EOWR)

Specific Activities

• Coordinate DST service providers and equipment offshore
• Act as the interface between DCSSV and the DST Completion Engineer
• Mentor junior DST Supervisors when present onboard
• Collaborate closely with HQ reservoir engineers during offshore operations

HSE Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce HSE objectives across all operations
• Ensure all activities comply with company standards, statutory regulations, and environmental requirements
• Support safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of completion/workover operations

Profile & Experience

• Proven experience in DST operations in offshore environments
• Strong understanding of well testing, completion operations, and related equipment
• Ability to manage service providers and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Strong commitment to HSE standards and operational excellence
• Previous experience mentoring junior personnel is an advantage

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