Drilling Superintendent

Job description:

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Lead and optimize the operational performance of assigned rigs, ensuring consistent execution of company standards and strategic objectives.
• Direct and support site teams during abnormal drilling conditions, ensuring timely decisions and safe operational recovery.
• Oversee and validate all well control preparedness, documentation, and operational responses to ensure full regulatory and company compliance.
• Enforce stringent HSE compliance across company and subcontractor personnel through continuous oversight and intervention.
• Lead comprehensive investigations into HSE incidents and deliver formal reports with corrective and preventive action plans.
• Implement, monitor, and enforce the Management of Change (MOC) process for all operational modifications and risk scenarios.
• Drive strict adherence to inspection requirements, asset maintenance routines, and PMS schedules to maximize equipment integrity.
• Conduct monthly rig verification audits and ensure corrective actions are executed and closed within defined timelines.
• Control and monitor rig budgets, operating costs, and inventory levels through structured reporting and financial discipline.
• Manage procurement requests—including Tender Request Forms (TRFs)—and contribute to key financial decisions to maintain cost efficiency and operational continuity.“
• Manage crew movements and all personnel-related matters to maintain optimal workforce availability and competency.
• Elevate competency standards by overseeing training schedules, performance evaluations, and technical skill development.
• Maintain uninterrupted 24-hour rig operational coverage through effective coordination with deputies and support teams.
• Engage proactively with clients on operational performance, challenges, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Govern rig administrative systems and ensure documentation, reports, and filing remain accurate, updated, and compliant.
• Represent the rigs and operations department in management and client meetings, providing detailed updates and strategic insights

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with 10 years of experience. 
• A valid IWCF Certificate, (Level 4).
• Round I and Round II of well engineering certificate are preferred.