Drilling Supervisor job description

About the job

We are looking for a drilling supervisor to run work on the rig and deliver the well programme safely, making on-site decisions when problems arise and tracking performance and cost every day.

Duties and responsibilities

• Supervise the well programme on site and make sure it is followed
• Manage the rig crew and service contractors and coordinate their daily work
• Make technical decisions on site when drilling problems arise, in consultation with the drilling engineer
• Oversee well control operations and BOP tests
• Prepare the daily drilling report and track costs and non-productive time
• Lead pre-job safety meetings and apply the permit-to-work system
• Track materials and equipment on the rig and order what is needed in good time
• Assess crew and contractor performance and suggest improvements

Working conditions

• Living on the rig on a rotation, such as 28 days on and 28 days off
• On call around the clock during each hitch

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in petroleum or mechanical engineering, or promotion through rig positions, with a valid supervisor-level IWCF or IADC WellSharp certificate
• 3 to 6 years of experience in drilling supervision

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Drilling operations
• Well control
• IWCF
• Crew leadership
• Contractor management
• Daily drilling reports
• Permit to work
• HSE

Preferred

• Experience in horizontal drilling or workovers
• A NEBOSH or similar certificate
• Good English for reports and communication with the office