Position : Drilling SupervisorIndustry : Oil & GasLocation : OffshoreJob Description:
- * Supervise and coordinate daily drilling operations at the wellsite, ensuring all activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved drilling programs, company standards, and industry best practices.
- Provide on-site leadership and oversight of drilling contractors, service companies, and third-party personnel to ensure compliance with operational, technical, and HSE requirements.
- Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while promoting a strong safety culture.
- Monitor drilling operations, identify operational issues, and implement corrective actions to optimize performance, minimize non-productive time (NPT), and achieve drilling objectives.
- Coordinate the timely mobilization of personnel, materials, equipment, and services to support uninterrupted drilling activities.
- Verify the availability, readiness, and maintenance of drilling equipment, tools, and backup equipment required for safe and efficient operations.
- Prepare and review material requisitions, loadout plans, inventory records, and end-of-well material reconciliation.
- Review and approve operational documentation, including daily drilling reports, service tickets, casing and cementing reports, BHA records, and other wellsite documentation to ensure accurate reporting.
- Monitor wellsite costs, maintain expenditure records, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Participate in incident investigations, equipment failure analyses, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Lead pre-tour meetings, toolbox talks, and HSE meetings while providing technical guidance and supervision to drilling personnel and wellsite teams.
- Report operational progress, risks, and performance to the Drilling Superintendent or relevant management.
Qualification/Skills:
- * Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant industry experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Senior Drilling Supervisor in deepwater offshore drilling operations.
- Valid OPITO BOSIET and IWCF Level 4 certifications.
- Strong knowledge of well construction, drilling operations, well control, and offshore HSE management systems.
- Familiarity with drilling reporting systems (e.g., Landmark) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Good communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural offshore environment.
**Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process****
