SLB Operator Role - Offshore Oil & Gas Trinidad — Columbus
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This role is an on-site, field-based position requiring physical presence on offshore rigs and active well testing sites in the San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago area. It is not suitable for digital nomads or remote workers — the work involves hands-on operation of heavy equipment such as separators, choke manifolds, and flow lines in high-pressure environments.
Location & Visa Considerations: The role explicitly requires the candidate to be a CARICOM national and hold (or be eligible for) a valid CSME (Caribbean Single Market and Economy) certificate, which permits free movement of skilled workers within CARICOM member states. This significantly restricts eligibility to nationals of member countries such as Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana, and others.
Schedule & Lifestyle: Offshore and oilfield roles typically operate on rotational schedules (e.g., 28 days on / 28 days off), which can allow for extended travel during off-rotation periods. However, this is not confirmed in the posting. The fast-paced, high-pressure nature of the work means no schedule flexibility or async work is possible while on duty.
If you are a traveling professional in the oil and gas sector with CARICOM status, this role could provide well-compensated rotational work with meaningful downtime for travel between rotations. It is not recommended for those seeking location independence.
The Operator is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and reliable PSD (Production Services Delivery) to customers. The Operator identifies opportunities to improve service delivery and assists field and maintenance crews with preparing equipment for operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain: separator, choke manifold, tanks, and flow lines
- Monitor and control pressure, temperature, and flow rates
- Monitor tank levels and production volumes
- Perform tank gauging and basic production/flow calculations
- Support rig-up/rig-down and equipment maintenance
Requirements:
- Prior field execution experience on active well testing jobs
- Vocational or craft diploma/certificate
- CARICOM national with technical qualifications and a minimum of 5 years experience in operations; offshore rigs and deepwater experience preferred
- Holder of a valid CSME certificate, or must meet eligibility to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Ability to collaborate with the team in developing improved work processes for the department
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Good problem-solving abilities; proactive, fast learner with strong organizational and time management skills and a positive attitude
SLB offers equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
SLB ofrece igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo. Los solicitantes cualificados son considerados sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad u otras características protegidas por la ley.
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