Well Test DAQ Engineer
SGS · Wingfield, SA, Australia
SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
We are seeking an experienced Well Test DAQ Engineer to join our team in a FIFO role on an even-time roster. This is a hands-on technical role supporting data acquisition (DAQ) systems and well-testing operations, with a strong focus on accurate data capture, equipment performance and safe delivery in the field.
Key responsibilities include:
- Actively assist with the rig-up, rig-down and preparation of well test packages, working alongside field crews to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Support general well testing activities and assist operational personnel as required to maximise crew efficiency and productivity.
- Set up, operate and maintain Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems used in well testing operations.
- Transition into primary DAQ responsibilities once the well test package is fully operational, ensuring accurate monitoring and recording of well data.
- Monitor, capture, validate and manage operational data to ensure accuracy and reliability throughout well testing activities.
- Troubleshoot DAQ hardware, software and associated instrumentation to minimise operational disruptions.
- Prepare, review and submit accurate end-of-well data reports to clients within required timeframes.
- Maintain DAQ equipment and associated systems in accordance with operational and maintenance requirements.
- Work collaboratively with well test supervisors and field crews to ensure operational requirements and client expectations are met.
- Follow established safety procedures and actively contribute to a strong health, safety and environmental culture.
- Support the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality well testing operations.
You are a technically capable and safety-focused professional who is comfortable working in remote field environments and supporting operational teams.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Previous experience in well testing operations is highly desirable.
- Experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting DAQ systems within the oil and gas industry.
- Practical understanding of well test equipment, rig-up and rig-down procedures, and general field operations.
- Experience preparing and submitting well test data reports to clients.
- Willingness and ability to undertake hands-on field duties beyond primary DAQ responsibilities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary field crew.
WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
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SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.