Drilling Operations Supervisor

Drilling Operations Supervisor Job Snapshot
- Role:
Drilling Operations Supervisor

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Oil and Energy
- Function:
Operations-Plant Management

- Experience:

10 years
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Position Overview ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced drilling operations professional to supervise and control drilling, workover and well completion activities conducted by contractors and service companies on assigned rigs. Based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the role is responsible for ensuring the effective execution of approved operational programs, coordinating rig activities, monitoring contractor performance and maintaining compliance with established Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements.

The position involves overseeing drilling services, managing the supply and utilization of materials and equipment, supporting rig mobilization and preparing operational reports. The successful candidate will contribute to safe, efficient and cost-effective drilling operations while maintaining compliance with company procedures and contractual obligations.

Job Details
- Country:
United Arab Emirates
- City:
Abu Dhabi
- Industry: Oil and Energy
- Function:
Operations-Plant Management
- Salary:
Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality:
Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Job Purpose Supervise drilling, workover, well completion and associated operational activities performed by contractors and service companies on assigned rigs. Ensure that approved drilling programs are implemented effectively, operational changes are properly managed and all activities comply with applicable contractual provisions, safety requirements and company operating standards.

Key Responsibilities Drilling and Well Operations

• Oversee the execution of approved drilling, workover and well completion programs on assigned rigs.
• Direct and monitor operational activities performed by drilling contractors and specialized service companies.
• Propose and implement amendments to approved operational programs in response to changing drilling conditions and operational parameters.
• Ensure drilling and well intervention activities are conducted in accordance with established procedures, technical requirements and operational objectives.
• Monitor daily rig activities to maintain effective coordination between company personnel, contractors and service providers.
• Ensure operational activities at rig sites and camp areas comply with relevant contractual provisions, HSE policies, rules and regulations.

Specialized Drilling Services

• Supervise and control service company personnel involved in drilling and well-related technical operations.
• Monitor wireline logging, fishing operations and associated downhole activities.
• Oversee running and pulling operations, tubing installation and well completion activities.
• Coordinate and monitor acidizing, cementing and directional drilling services.
• Supervise production testing, sampling and coring activities performed by specialized contractors.
• Ensure technical service operations are conducted in accordance with approved programs and applicable operational requirements.

Rig Mobilization and Site Preparation

• Participate in rig mobilization and demobilization activities associated with assigned drilling operations.
• Coordinate the receipt of well locations from field operations personnel and their handover to drilling contractors.
• Oversee site preparation and rig movement activities to protect company facilities and maintain operational safety.
• Monitor well plugging activities and verify the proper fitting of Christmas tree accessories.
• Ensure well sites are appropriately leveled, fenced and prepared in accordance with relevant operational and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors and field operations personnel to support the safe execution of rig movement and site-related activities.

Materials, Equipment and Cost Control

• Supervise the supply and distribution of company materials and equipment required for assigned drilling operations.
• Monitor material consumption and equipment utilization to support economical and cost-effective operations.
• Coordinate supply activities to ensure materials and equipment are available for planned operational requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve resource utilization and minimize unnecessary operational expenditure.
• Support the preparation and implementation of approved departmental budgets and…