About the Principal Technical Advisor role
We are seeking an experienced technical professional to join our international team as a Principal Technical Advisor – Operator Engagement. This high-level role requires strong oil & gas operator expertise to provide technical guidance on protective coating solutions for well tubing, compressor pipes, and pipelines. This is not a sales role—it is a technical advisory position working directly with operator engineering and production teams.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical contact for operator engineering and production teams.
Provide expertise on protective coatings for pipelines, well tubing, and compressor pipes.
Participate in technical reviews, qualification testing, and performance assessments.
Translate operator needs into engineering solutions.
Support design, integration, and troubleshooting of coating applications throughout the asset lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with operator standards, industry codes, and regulations.
Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and production teams to improve coating technologies.
Mentor internal staff on operator workflows, technical requirements, and best practices.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of engineering or production experience in an oil & gas operator environment.
Strong knowledge of pipelines, well tubing, compressor systems, and protective coatings.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Petroleum, or related).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree a plus.
Experience with process plant operations, asset integrity, or reliability engineering.
Proven ability to lead technical reviews, troubleshooting, and operator-facing discussions.
Skills: Protective Coatings | Pipelines | Well Tubing | Compressor Systems | Oil & Gas Operations | Engineering | Troubleshooting | Technical Reviews | Collaboration | Asset Integrity | Reliability Engineering
If you’re a technically driven professional ready to make an impact in asset protection and operator engagement, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to help shape the future, all resumes should be at katya.valdivia@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
