Drilling Operations Lead

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company)

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 360,000 - 720,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

ADNOC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Drilling Operations Supervisor with extensive experience in drilling, workover and well completion activities. The role oversees contractor execution, ensures adherence to HSE standards, and coordinates mobilization and rig operations.

The candidate will monitor service providers, prepare daily reports, and drive continuous improvement in drilling operations within ADNOC guidelines.

Qualifications

10 years of experience in drilling operations or equivalent field experience.

Responsibilities

Propose and execute amendments to approved drilling/workover programs in response to changing operational parameters.
Ensure all rig site and camp operations comply with contract provisions and HSE policies.
Monitor supply activities to ensure cost-effective utilization of materials and equipment.
Prepare the drilling/workover morning report detailing rig activities and costs for the previous 24 hours.
Oversee execution of all operational programs on the rig by contractors and service companies.
Monitor and control service company personnel in technical operations such as wireline logging, fishing, tubing, completions, acidizing, cementing, directional drilling, testing, sampling, and coring.
Supervise supply activities related to materials and equipment on the rig.
Participate in mobilization and demobilization of rigs, receiving well location data, site preparation, rig move, safety, and Christmas tree fitting.