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Intec Sea

Senior Subsea Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$99K - $137K/yr

... i.e. surface BOP or multiplex electro-hydraulic control systems. * Operate, maintain and test hydraulic connectors. Maintain BOP handling equipment, testing equipment and wellhead equipment.

INTEC SEA

Senior Subsea Engineer

Houston, TX

$99K - $137K/yr

... surface BOP or multiplex electro-hydraulic control systems Operate, maintain and test hydraulic connectors. Maintain BOP handling equipment, testing equipment and wellhead equipment. Operate and ...

AKQA

Freelance Senior Copywriter

San Francisco, CA

$2.6K - $3.4K/wk

Write clear, purposeful, and on-brand copy across digital product surfaces, including UX content ... Collaborate closely with UX designers, product managers, strategists, and engineers to ensure copy ...

AKQA

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · Remote

Deliver high-quality UI design across digital product surfaces, with a strong grounding in user ... Collaborate closely with UX designers, product managers, strategists, and engineers to ensure ...

Black & Veatch

Senior Geothermal Consultant

Houston, TX · On-site

Hands-on experience with surface systems and wellhead/reinjection integration. * Experience supporting technical evaluations or Owner's Engineer roles. * Experience with thermal/process system design ...

Black & Veatch

Senior Geothermal Consultant

Chicago, IL · On-site

Hands-on experience with surface systems and wellhead/reinjection integration. * Experience supporting technical evaluations or Owner's Engineer roles. * Experience with thermal/process system design ...

Black & Veatch

Senior Geothermal Consultant

Austin, TX · On-site

Hands-on experience with surface systems and wellhead/reinjection integration. * Experience supporting technical evaluations or Owner's Engineer roles. * Experience with thermal/process system design ...

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How much do freelance surface wellhead engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance surface wellhead engineer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Surface Wellhead Engineer vs Surface Wellhead Technician?

AspectFreelance Surface Wellhead EngineerSurface Wellhead Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in wellhead systemsTechnical diploma or certification in wellhead maintenance
Work EnvironmentProject-based, on-site at drilling or production sitesOn-site, maintenance, and troubleshooting of wellhead equipment
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance/contract roles in oil & gas industryOil & gas companies, service providers, field operations

The Freelance Surface Wellhead Engineer focuses on designing, overseeing, and ensuring the integrity of wellhead systems, often working on multiple projects independently. In contrast, the Surface Wellhead Technician primarily handles installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of wellhead equipment on-site. Both roles require industry-specific certifications, but the engineer's role is more design and oversight-oriented, while the technician's role is hands-on and operational.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Surface Wellhead Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Service Operator |Wellhead & Surface Pressure Control Equipment

FORCE PRESSURE CONTROL LLC

Orange Grove, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

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OFS Field Operations | Wellhead & Surface Pressure Control Equipment 

Force Pressure Control is seeking professional, safety-oriented field personnel who have experience operating the following equipment classes: frac valves, accumulators, greasing systems, torque units. Additional experience operating pressure control manifolds and monitoring general surface pressure control operations is preferred. Adjusting to wellsite conditions and troubleshooting equipment to optimize performance is valued.


Candidates are expected to have a relevant working background and be highly competent regarding active frac operations as well pre-frac rig up and post-frac rig down. Competency in other well completions operations is valued.


Local candidates preferred (Eagle Ford). Out-of-area candidates will also be considered.


The Service Operator position is a full time, non-exempt position. Hourly pay rate commensurate with experience. Total compensation package includes paid time off / paid holiday schedule, health / medical / ancillary benefits, and 401(k) retirement plan sponsorship.


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