Offshore Drilling Supervisor

Job purpose

Direct supervision for the implementation of the operational programs (drilling, completion, intervention) in line with HSE and operational standards, laws and statutory obligations, and good drilling practices.

Deliver fully functional wells on time and within budget (200-250 k$/d).

Responsible for managing the offshore operation (~100/150 POB) leading the offshore team (4/6 people).

Experience requirements

Total experience required: 10 to 15 years

Relevant experience required: Horizontal wells experience (especially ERD) and SIMOPS exposure highly valued

Industry-specific experience: Drilling operations and offshore environments with high exposure to drilling hazards

Qualifications

Minimum qualification required: Diploma or bachelor's in engineering

Preferred qualification: Not specified

Certifications:

IWCF (surface or subsea) Level 4

OPITO-approved T-BOSIET

Language proficiency: Fluent in English, with strong communication skills

Responsibilities and skills

Key responsibilities:

Lead HSE culture as the top priority

Co-lead SIMOPS while the rig operates on crowded live production platforms in an H2S environment

Drive offshore drilling operations with a focus on improving operational performance and efficiency

Build a strong relationship with the superintendent based on mutual trust and respect

Provide leadership to the offshore team, including HSE, logistics, fluids, and well services supervisors

Mentor less experienced company personnel onsite

Ensure all activities adhere to policies and procedures, particularly HSE

Coordinate with production team, review permits, JSA's & risk assessments for SIMOPS

Supervise the implementation of operation programs and give daily instructions to drilling contractors and service companies

Personally supervise delicate or risky operations on the rig floor

Optimize operations in collaboration with engineering, geology, and reservoir entities

Prepare for potential problems and plan alternative strategies as required

Ensure daily operations reporting and cost tracking in Wellview

Provide feedback to improve subsequent wells based on operational learnings

Organize and coordinate offshore logistics

Participate in crisis response situations if required

Technical & domain skills:

Horizontal wells (especially ERD) and SIMOPS exposure

IWCF Level 4 and OPITO-approved T-BOSIET certification requirements

Proficiency in Wellview for daily reporting and cost tracking