Position Title: Fast Moving Workover Rig (FMWR) Construction Superintendent
Reporting to: Construction Manager
Location: Milan, Italy
Company Profile
A global energy and industrial project organisation delivering construction management and execution support for complex oil and gas developments. The company provides services across project delivery, construction supervision, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and commissioning support, working with international operators and contractors on technically demanding assets.
Position Summary
The FMWR Construction Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the fabrication, assembly, modification, and commissioning of fast moving workover rigs. The role ensures that rigs are constructed or refurbished in line with project schedules, technical specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements for well servicing and intervention activities.
General Description of Role and Responsibilities
Project and Construction Oversight
* Supervise all stages of FMWR construction or refurbishment, including structural, mechanical, and electrical works
* Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, and quality standards
* Coordinate day to day activities of subcontractors, rig builders, welders, electricians, and service providers at site
Quality and Technical Compliance
* Ensure construction complies with applicable industry standards such as API 4F, 7K, and 8C, as well as project QA and QC requirements
* Participate in inspections, factory acceptance tests, and pre commissioning activities
* Verify correct installation, alignment, and testing of rig equipment including mast, substructure, drawworks, BOP systems, and power packages
Construction Scheduling and Reporting
* Monitor progress, productivity, and manpower allocation against construction milestones
* Prepare and issue daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports
* Interface with engineering, procurement, logistics, and quality teams to resolve constraints and prevent delays
HSE Management
* Enforce site HSE procedures and construction safety plans
* Lead safety walk downs, toolbox talks, and contribute to incident investigations
* Ensure lifting, welding, electrical, and commissioning activities are executed safely and under appropriate permit systems
Rig Move and Commissioning Support
* Support rig move and mobilisation activities from the yard to the field
* Coordinate rig up and commissioning activities at site to ensure full operational readiness
* Handover completed rigs to drilling or workover operations following inspection and readiness certification
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
* Minimum of eight years' relevant post graduate experience within the discipline
* Strong written and spoken English, with proven report writing capability
* Solid understanding of fast moving workover rig design, construction, and field deployment
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and rig layout schematics
* Proven leadership and coordination skills across multi disciplinary teams
* Working knowledge of construction standards, inspection processes, and project controls
* Strong focus on safety, quality, and on time delivery