Frontline Drilling and Completions Supervisor

The Frontline Drilling and Completions Supervisor supports the SSDCI Operations Team, with a focus on safe and effective drilling and completions well execution. The role provides operational readiness support for the West White Rose Project and oversees offshore drilling and completions activities on the West White Rose Platform. Working closely with internal teams, the Operations and Maintenance Contractor, and third‑party service partners, the position helps coordinate and safely execute offshore operations.

The role promotes a strong safety culture through active participation in safety programs, site safety walks, and health and environmental initiatives. It also ensures drilling and completions activities comply with well requirements, asset specifications, applicable codes, and C‑NLOER requirements. Strong knowledge of Jeanne d’Arc Basin projects, harsh‑environment offshore platform operations, and global drilling and completions practices is important for success in the role.

This is a full‑time, permanent position working offshore 12-hours per day on a 3 weeks on/ 3 weeks off rotation.

Lead safe and efficient drilling and completions operations in accordance with Well Programs, company procedures, regulatory requirements, and well control practices. Maintain Process Safety and Operational Integrity through compliance with Bowties, Safety Critical Element standards, barrier requirements, and well integrity expectations. Provide frontline supervision of drilling and completions activities, including oversight of Cenovus personnel, contractors, and third‑party service partners. Coordinate with key stakeholders across Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Interventions, contractors, and service partners to effectively manage operations and SIMOPS.

Lead operational planning and readiness, ensuring personnel, equipment, materials, procedures, resources, and contingencies are prepared ahead of execution. Supervise critical well operations, reviewing calculations and ensuring activities align with approved drilling and completions programs and procedures. Drive Operational Excellence and continuous improvement, optimizing performance and applying new technologies without compromising HSE, well integrity, or platform integrity. Manage contractor and service partner performance, establishing clear expectations for safety, quality, environmental, and operational execution.

Support safety and emergency preparedness through safety meetings, pre‑spud and pre‑phase activities, site safety programs, and emergency response responsibilities. Maintain effective QA/QC practices, including review of daily reports, equipment readiness, well measurements, tallies, cementing records, BHAs, and related documentation. Ensure accurate and timely well documentation, including operational reports, performance data, transfer records, and end‑of‑well materials. Review post‑well performance and lessons learned, identifying improvement opportunities, supporting incident investigations, and incorporating learnings into future operations.

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
Legally authorized to work in Canada Industry Certification from a recognized post‑secondary institution;
Technologist Diploma or Engineering/Geoscience Degree. 12 years’ related experience in the Oil and gas industry, specifically at least 5 years’ experience in a D&C Supervisor capacity. Strong technical skills and operational experience in the areas of Drilling and Completions well construction and execution. Familiarity with relevant software and technology is also necessary. Knowledgeable in safety procedures, regulations, and industry standards in…