offshore drilling rig superintendent
Your tasks
Reporting to and supporting the Lead Offshore Supervisor on a semi-submersible rig, the Subsea Supervisor is responsible for the preparation, planning, execution, and review of subsea operations.
- Responsible for supervising all Subsea Xmas Tree and Landing String deployment operations, following approved procedures, collecting, collating and confirming the accuracy of data gathered
- Lead operational planning meetings, participate in risk assessments, SIMOPS reviews and pre-job planning activities
- Support rig intake and equipment mobilisation phase
- Participation in pre-job meetings
- Participation in Toolbox talks, safety meetings and risk assessments at the well site
- Compliance with "management of change" process for deviations to approved programmes
- Compilation and adherence to written work instructions
- Monitor operational performance, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies where required
- Ensure Subsea contractors performance meets operational, contractual, safety and quality expectations
- Review daily operational reports and key performance indicators
- Support emergency response activities and provide leadership during abnormal operating conditions
- Coordinate Subsea personnel, equipment and materials to ensure operational readiness
- Conduct pre-mobilisation inspections on equipment
- Liaise with service companies to ensure correct certification and procedural documentation is in place prior to use of equipment
- Verification and witnessing of pressure and function testing of equipment prior to use
- Ensure that the correct equipment and personnel are available at the well site as and when required
- Track and log costs during operations and reporting as necessary to onshore personnel
- Provide input to all HSE and BERR reporting systems including chemical usage
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE, environmental and well integrity requirements
- Mentor field personnel while supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence across the project
- Compliance with all aspects of Axis and/or Client QMSE
- Ensure that all incidents, accidents and near misses are correctly reported and are investigated appropriately
- Participate in rig safety initiatives
- Participate in rig calls to office
- Maintain contact with Axis Team Leader to advise on operational status
- Ensure well operations comply with both government and the operating company Policies and guidelines
- Ensure, where required, that suitable and sufficient documented risk assessments are available for the work being carried out, if not then assist to the assessing of work related hazards and risks
- Ensure that the correct Personal Protective Equipment is worn where required
Requirements
Engineering Technology diploma Minimum 15 years industry experience in offshore subsea intervention, landing string and Xmas Tree operations.
Required certifications
- IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control Level 4
- BOSIET (BST / BST-R including HUEBA)
- WHMIS 2015
- H2S Awareness
- AOMS Offshore Medical Certificate
How to apply
Application closing date: 5th December 2026.
Ground Floor, Unit 1, Kingshill Park, Venture Drive, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6FL, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1224 829200 (Switch Board) Email: recruit
Other
Employer: Axis Well Technology Work Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, with work performed offshore East Coast Canada Number of vacancies: 2 Employment type: Full-time, temporary, project-based employment Contract Duration: 18 - 24 months Work Schedule: 28/28 rotation Language of Work: English Wage: CAD $250,000 to $285,000 per year, depending on directly relevant experience and qualifications. Benefits: No additional benefits
Equal opportunity and Canadian recruitment Axis Well Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply. All applications will be assessed against the education, experience and certification requirements stated in this advertisement.