Drilling Supervisor

About the role

ADNOC is looking for a Drilling Supervisor in Abu Dhabi to control all operational activities related to drilling, workover and well completion carried out by contractors and service companies on an assigned rig, including directing the proper implementation of operational programs. The role sits in the Operations / Drilling Operations job family.

Key responsibilities

• Propose and execute amendments to approved programs in response to changing operational parameters.
• Ensure rig site and camp operations follow contract provisions and HSE policies, rules and regulations.
• Monitor supply activities of company materials and equipment to ensure economic and cost-effective use.
• Prepare the daily drilling/workover morning report summarising rig activities and their costs.
• Oversee operational programs on the rig, including drilling, workover, well completion and related activities.
• Monitor service company personnel providing technical services such as wireline logging, fishing, running and pulling, tubing, completions, acidizing, cementing, directional drilling, production testing, sampling and coring.
• Take part in rig mobilisation and demonstration, including receiving the well location, site preparation, rig move, safe plugging of the well and fitting of Christmas tree accessories.
• Plan, supervise and coordinate activities in the assigned area, train and develop staff, and contribute to department budgets and performance objectives.
• Implement approved policies, comply with legislation, and comply with HSE policies, emergency response duties and sustainability guidelines.
• Provide inputs to Section MIS and progress reports, and contact line managers, peers, consultants, service providers and government agencies as required.

Required profile

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years of experience.
• Professional certifications as applicable.
• Minimal physical effort; air-conditioned office environment, with occasional site visits exposed to heat, humidity and dust.