Senior Drilling Supervisor
Job Purpose
The Senior Drilling Supervisor is responsible for overseeing offshore drilling and completion operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution. This role involves supervising rig activities, coordinating with contractors and service providers, enforcing compliance with company policies and industry standards, and proactively mitigating operational risks.
Key Accountabilities
Operational Execution
• Lead and supervise offshore drilling and completion activities to ensure adherence to drilling programs, safety procedures, and company objectives.
• Oversee all rig operations, including well construction, drilling fluid management, casing, cementing, well control, and completion activities.
• Ensure compliance with approved drilling and completion programs, industry best practices, and company safety standards.
• Monitor and optimize operational performance, including drilling efficiency, wellbore stability, and equipment reliability.
Safety & Compliance
• Enforce all SSHE (Safety, Security, Health & Environment) regulations, ensuring safe operations at all times.
• Conduct and lead pre-job safety meetings, drills, and audits to reinforce safety culture onboard the rig.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and company drilling policies.
• Implement emergency response procedures and ensure crew readiness for any abnormal situations.
Contractor & Service Provider Management
• Supervise and coordinate with drilling contractors, service companies, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth execution of operations.
• Verify that service providers meet contractual obligations and performance expectations.
• Address and resolve any performance issues with contractors, ensuring alignment with operational objectives.
Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting
• Proactively identify and resolve operational issues to minimize downtime and non-productive time (NPT).
• Provide technical guidance on well control, pressure management, hole stability, and rig equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with onshore engineers to review and implement lessons learned and best practices from past drilling campaigns.
• Monitor and analyze real-time drilling data to enhance performance and ensure well integrity.
Reporting & Documentation
• Maintain accurate daily drilling reports, cost tracking, and performance analysis.
• Ensure proper documentation of all well operations, including deviations from the program, lessons learned, and recommendations for future improvements.
• Provide daily updates and recommendations to onshore drilling management teams.
Professional Knowledge & Experiences
Education & Certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Valid Well Control Certification (IWCF / IADC - Supervisor Level).
• BOSIET / HUET and other offshore survival and safety training as required.
Experience
• Minimum 15 years of experience in drilling & completion operations, with at least 5 years as a Drilling Supervisor.
• Extensive experience working on offshore rig with preference on jack-up or tender assist rig.
• Hands-on experience in well control situations, depleted formations, and extended-reach drilling.
• Proven ability to manage and lead offshore teams in high-risk environments.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage diverse offshore teams.
• Ability to troubleshoot drilling problems and provide real-time solutions.
• Excellent knowledge of drilling fluids, casing design, cementing operations, and well integrity principles.
• Strong project management and decision-making skills under pressure.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Key Attributes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure offshore environment.
• Strong commitment to safety culture and incident-free operations.
• Proactive mindset in performance optimization and operational efficiency.
Work Conditions
• Offshore rotation schedule (e.g., 28/28 days as per project requirements).
• Extended work hours during critical operations.
Work Location
Abroad-Myanmar, Offshore-Rotation