Drilling Supervisor

The Drilling Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily drilling operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of well programs. The successful candidate will provide leadership to field personnel and contractors while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory, safety, and operational standards.

• Supervise all drilling operations at the rig site
• Ensure operations are conducted safely and in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate activities between drilling contractors and third-party service providers
• Monitor performance, costs, and daily progress against the drilling program
• Review and approve daily drilling reports
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example in the field
• Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation

• Minimum 8–10 years of drilling experience, with supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of drilling operations, equipment, and well control
• Experience in oil sands or heavy oil operations considered an asset
• Valid well control certification (IWCF or equivalent)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a remote camp environment

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.