Well Services Operations Coordinator

Job Title

Well Services Operations Coordinator

Work Schedule

Flexible 4/4 rotation or single resident staff member

Department

Well Operation

Work Location

HKN Erbil Office

Reports to

Well Services Manager

Start Date

TBC

Subordinates

Field and office-based personnel

Application Deadline

6th Nov 2026

Contract Type

Open contact

Other details

Coordinator level

About Us:

HKN Energy Ltd. is a privately held, independent energy company with oil exploration and production operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).

HKN Energy is focused on increasing production of its Sarsang Block, located in the prolific Zagros fold, and thrust belt of Northern Kurdistan. We have a highly experienced, diverse team with work experience in over 80 different countries. HKN Energy is committed to building a company culture that is guided by its Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Teamwork.

Position Summary

The Well Services Operations Coordinator reports to the Well Services Manager and is responsible for operational planning, scheduling, monitoring and optimisation of completions, stimulations, well testing and clean-up, reservoir monitoring, well interventions and Xmas tree maintenance. The role manages the scheduling, training and development of field and office-based personnel.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Performance Expectations:

• That all required equipment and services are available in advance of expected operations,

• That the well completion is installed safely and successfully,

• That the stimulation and clean-up are executed safely and in an optimized manner to achieve the highest possible production rate.

• That the well interventions are designed, organized and carried out as required.

• Operations are planned and executed to deliver quality and applicable data as required by the subsurface department objectives,

• Achieve continuous improvement in all operations.

Competency (Knowledge & Skills) Required:

• Independently leading by example with a strong commitment to QHSE to deliver the testing, completion and well service operations,

• Preparation of design and detailed well completion installation procedures,

• Preparation of design and detailed stimulation and well testing/clean up operational procedures,

• Preparation of design and detailed well intervention (rigless) operational procedures,

• Overseeing all completion, stimulation, well testing & clean up and well intervention operations.

• Preparation of technical risk assessments, management of contingency planning and mitigations,

• Assist in the preparation of the required tenders, provide the technical input and perform the evaluation for well services related services and equipment ITT’s.

• Preparation of time cost estimates and inputs for the operational AFE’s,

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of:

• completion design and installation procedures,

• stimulation, well test/clean up design, operational procedures and safety protocols,

• intervention operations involving coiled tubing, slickline, logging and pumping services and associated safety protocols.

• Ability to determine the optimum methods for acquiring all requested data from the subsurface department and to verify the quality and accuracy of the data,

• Responsible for contractor performance management and be able to challenge the contractor when contractor performance or actions do not meet expectations,

• Participate in after action reviews and carry learnings forward for future operations,

• Ensure the delivery of third-party Quality Assurance and Quality Control on all contracted equipment and services in conjunction with the QAQC engineer,

• Participation in rig / well site and third-party base audits to confirm conformity to international and local standards and regulations,

• Excellent management and organizational skills to be able to oversee a wide range of operational activities and field personnel.

• Thorough knowledge of all safety related hazards involving well services operations and ensuring all mitigation measures are incorporated in the design and operational procedures,

• Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline such as petroleum, geological, mechanical engineering.

• Or Higher / Ordinary National Certificates combined with minimum 10 years Field / Supervisory Experience

• Has completed further Industry recognized training in Well Servicing, Well Testing, and Completion operations.

• Holds an IWCF Level 4 or equivalent certificate in Well Intervention and Pressure Control.

• Typically, 10 years in field operations.

• Typically, 5 years’ experience in supervision and management of stimulation, well services, well testing or completion departments,

• Has been the lead design engineer for well testing, completions and stimulation operations for a minimum of 5 years (can be in conjunction with management experience if in a previous role which combined management and design roles),

• Proven track record as a strong team player and ability to lead a team with a personal commitment and proactive approach to QHSE,

• Experienced with the development of a local / multinational workforce,

• Strong leadership and supervision, coaching and mentoring skills.