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Workover Superintendent Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Operations Engineer I

Houston, TX

$59.90K - $81K/yr

Closely monitors workover operations, consults and advises the Region Operations Manager, Production Foreman and Region Superintendent during the operation. Provides on-site supervision during the ...

Interact daily with lead completion foreman, engineering, and completions superintendent regarding ... logs frac, workover, coil tubing, and e-line in accordance with approved procedures. * Ensure ...

Interact daily with lead completion foreman, engineering, and completions superintendent regarding ... logs frac, workover, coil tubing, and e-line in accordance with approved procedures. * Ensure ...

... superintendent and management to develop budget estimates * Confers with engineering personnel ... On site supervision of contractors involved in workover and completion operations of oil and gas ...

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How much do workover superintendent jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for workover superintendent in the United States is $22.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Workover Superintendent vs Drilling Supervisor?

AspectWorkover SuperintendentDrilling Supervisor
CredentialsExperience in well servicing, certifications in well control and safetyExperience in drilling operations, certifications in drilling safety and well control
Work EnvironmentOn-site at well sites, overseeing workover operationsOn-site at drilling rigs, managing drilling activities
Industry UsageCommonly used in well servicing and completion companiesCommonly used in drilling contractors and exploration companies

While both roles involve overseeing well operations, the Workover Superintendent focuses on well servicing and completion tasks, whereas the Drilling Supervisor manages drilling operations from spud to completion. Both require safety certifications and industry experience, but their specific responsibilities and work environments differ.

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Workover Rig Manager

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

WORKOVER RIG MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

The Workover Manager/Superintendent oversees all workover operations to ensure the operations are conducted safely and effectively and meet company expectations. Provides leadership to workover organization such that work is performed safely and workover operations are continuously improved.

RESPONSIBILTIES

  • Present, support and lead-by-example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working. Ensure Company's HSE policies and standards are implemented on the workover sites.
  • Ensure all workover operations are executed in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Make periodic inspections of workover operations to ensure compliance with company HSE policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Report all safety hazards, accidents, near-miss incidents and non-conformance issues and lead investigations to correct.
  • Coordinate with engineers and field production managers to prioritize and schedule all workover activities.
  • Understand and use key performance indicators (KPIs) to continuously improve workover operations.
  • Develop standard operating procedures to improve workover operations.
  • Monitor project costs and manage within project budget
  • Manage rig preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
  • Work with service companies to schedule workover activities and obtain competitive pricing for services.
  • Manage the mobilization of crews to ensure the location is ready and that all necessary equipment is on-hand prior to commencing operations.
  • Propose solutions to eliminate well failures and to reduce cost of workover operations.
  • Be familiar with established well control and workover operational procedures.
  • Ensure the stock level of spare parts and consumables for the workover equipment is kept at an appropriate level by requesting the equipment whenever deemed necessary.
  • Train and coach employees.
  • Complete all reports as necessary.