Site Lead

M&O Partners is supporting a global company in the Oil & Gas industry in the search for an experienced Site Lead to join its operations in Brazil. This is an opportunity to work with an international organization, contributing to onsite operations and supporting technical activities in a dynamic, safety-driven environment. Position Overview The Site Lead will lead and coordinate onsite operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of hydraulic service activities within Oil & Gas projects. Acting as the key operational interface between the field team and Project Management, this role combines hands-on hydraulic expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring high-quality execution, accurate documentation, and effective communication throughout project delivery. Profile Overview Hands-on and proactive Oil & Gas professional with extensive field experience and proven leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate combines strong practical knowledge of hydraulic systems and field operations with the ability to coordinate teams, solve technical challenges, maintain HSE excellence, and deliver successful site execution in dynamic operational environments. Previous offshore experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead, coordinate, and supervise onsite teams and daily field operations.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, technical standards, HSE requirements, and applicable legislation.
• Plan and follow up project activities, including Safe Job Analyses (SJA), risk assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate personnel, materials, tools, and equipment required for site operations.
• Oversee hydraulic hose assembly, installation, inspection, maintenance, and replacement activities in accordance with project and industry standards.
• Ensure proper execution of pressure testing, flushing, cleanliness verification, and contamination control procedures.
• Verify that hydraulic components, fittings, and connectors are correctly selected and assembled according to pressure ratings and technical specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, testing records, and work documentation using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Communicate project progress, operational risks, deviations, and resource needs to Project Management.
• Support troubleshooting activities and contribute to continuous improvements in safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Requirements
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Solid hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, hydraulic hose assemblies, connectors, and fittings.
• Experience in a site, field, supervisory, or operational leadership role.
• Previous offshore experience is preferred.
• Strong practical and technical understanding of Oil & Gas field operations.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic components and standards, including:
• Hose types and constructions.
• Fittings and connectors (JIC, NPT, BSP, ORFS, and flange connections).
• Pressure ratings.
• Hydraulic assembly and testing practices.
• Familiarity with pressure testing procedures, flushing processes, cleanliness requirements, and contamination control.
• Good knowledge of HSE requirements, risk management, and SJA processes.
• Good English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to manage operational documentation, reports, and project data accurately.
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic and high-pressure environments. Technical Background A technical or engineering degree is not mandatory. We are looking for a hands-on technical professional with solid field experience — such as a technician, technical supervisor, mechanic, operator or similar Oil & Gas professional — who has developed strong leadership and site coordination capabilities. Certifications
• Valid offshore certifications as required by the project/client, such as BOSIET, HUET or equivalent.
• Valid offshore medical certificate.
• Additional technical or HSE certifications are an advantage.