Key Responsibilities:

✅ Operational Oversight

• Supervise daily drilling activities across multiple rigs.
• Ensure adherence to drilling programs, procedures, and company objectives.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and optimize drilling performance.

✅ Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety policies, industry regulations, and company HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards.
• Conduct safety meetings and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies (e.g., OSHA, API, local authorities).

✅ Planning & Execution

• Work with drilling engineers to plan well programs and optimize drilling strategies.
• Ensure proper execution of casing, cementing, and well control operations.
• Monitor drilling parameters, costs, and performance metrics.

✅ Team Leadership & Coordination

• Manage rig supervisors, toolpushers, and drilling crews.
• Communicate with vendors, service providers, and logistics teams.
• Provide technical guidance and training to field personnel.

✅ Budget & Cost Control

• Monitor drilling costs and ensure operations stay within budget.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining operational efficiency.

✅ Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting

• Address equipment failures, hole stability issues, and unexpected well conditions.
• Implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and risks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: 10 years in drilling operations, with supervisory experience.
• Education: Degree in Engineering (preferred) or extensive field experience.
• Certifications: Well Control (IWCF/IADC), HSE training, industry-specific certifications.
• Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.