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Job Title : DST Completion Engineer
Sector: Oil & Gas
Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Start Date: April 2026
Contract Duration: 12–24 months (renewable)
Work Scheme: resident: based on six (6) worked days per week, with eight (8) hours of work per day
Language: English (fluent)

Mission Context

The client seeks technical assistance services for a DST Completion Engineer to support the Exploration Engineering & Operations team throughout the full DST (Drill Stem Test) preparation and execution cycle. The role focuses on engineering support, equipment readiness, program preparation, performance tracking and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support during all DST planning and preparation phases.
• Ensure DST design readiness and participate in DST reviews with HQ.
• Coordinate DST equipment readiness and service provider activities.
• Lead DST‑related technical studies and prepare the formal DST program.
• Monitor execution, track deviations, and prepare Management of Change as required.
• Follow up on DST performance and maintain a performance database.
• Lead lessons learned and optimization initiatives.
• Contribute to the DST sections of well close‑out reports.
• Liaise with HQ and support offshore DST supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable QHSE rules and standards.

Specific Activities

• Liaise with HQ for DST related topics
• Work closely and support DST supervisors offshore
• Coordinate the work of DST services and DST equipment providers

HSE Responsibilities

• Cascade Department HSE objectives; ensure completion/workover operations conducted in compliance with existing rules, safety and environmental protection, optimization of costs and time 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Statutory and Company QHSE standards. Prepare derogations accordingly

Required Qualifications & Experience

• IWCF Level 4, BOSIET
• 5 years’ experience in DST or Completion
• Experienced in DH and EH SSTT
• Experienced in Contractor management
• 10 years’ experience in deep water operation
• Engineering or bachelor’s degree
• Experience in DST offshore