Job Opportunity – Drilling Supervisor

Full Job Description

The Drilling Supervisor position will work as a member of the Wells team and is
responsible for the execution of the WL4-00 and SK304 drilling programs (3 wells/90
days). These programs include the preparation, execution, abandonment and after action reviews of the wells. Spud of the first well is planned first Quarter 2022.

The Drilling Supervisor will:-

• Begin rotational work approximately 2 weeks prior to spud date to prepare for drilling of the well and will be working on a 28/28 day rotational basis.
• The Drilling Supervisor will be onboard the rig prior to rig move.
  • Providing direct offshore based supervision of the day-to-day operations and supervise contractor personnel when carrying out drilling, completion, well testing and abandonment operations. Coordinating all aspects of Well Operations activities to ensure that wells are drilled in a safe, cost effective, and environmentally responsible manner, adhering to all company core values, corporate fiduciary requisites and policies, and country legislation.
• The Drilling Supervisor will report to the Drilling Superintendent onshore.

Primary Function / Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safety and environmental awareness with all offshore company / contract staff such that operations are carried out in a safe and environmentally sound manner. Conduct safety and environmental audits on the rig.
• Being a visible and proactive safety leader to all offshore personnel.
• Lead offshore Drilling Team during the well execution phases. Provide supervision and direction to the drill crew and rig service personnel to ensure that rig operations are conducted in accordance with applicable programs/procedures and that safe work practice is always followed.
• Produce and distribute Daily Orders to ensure detailed instructions are issued to
  the team offshore. Ensure work plans are communicated and understood by all
  involved personnel.
•  Maintain and distribute a 12-day lookahead to ensure personnel, logistics, vessels,
  helicopters are managed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Exercise leadership and judgment in dealing with emergencies; and in particular
  act as an expert resource in well control situations.
• Ensure that equipment and procedures are in place to deal with emergencies and
  unexpected deviations from the well plan.
• Ensure optimal deployment of wellsite resources and logistical support by
  planning ahead for likely operations and contingencies.
•  Ensure good communication between office, logistics base and rig.
•  Coordinate, supervise, and critique service company activities.
•  Continuously identify ways to reduce costs and improve work program
  effectiveness without sacrificing safety, quality, production rates, or reserves.
• Provide technical recommendations, support and advice to the following: Drilling
  Superintendent, Drilling Engineers, G&G, Drilling contractor management
  personnel, service company personnel and to Completion Engineer(s) and Test
  Engineer(s) where applicable.
• Mentor and develop rig site drilling/completion/production engineers where applicable.
• Ensure that all safety, regulatory, and environmental guidelines are followed.
• Ensure that all corporate policies and practices are maintained and adhered to.
• Provide office based operational support as required.

Special Skills, Training and Certifications:

Must hold a valid BOSIET Offshore certificate (OPITO approved) and Offshore
Medical approved by Petronas for Offshore Malaysia, IWCF or IADC well control
certificate for Drilling Supervisor.

If you are interested to apply for this position, please kindly email your Updated CV urgently to or

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.