Drilling Supervisor DSV

Client of Brunel; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Part time

Job summary

Our client, a leading organization in the Oil and Gas sector, seeks an experienced Drilling Supervisor (DSV) to join on a contract basis in Abu Dhabi. The role involves overseeing rig-site drilling, ensuring safe and efficient delivery, and acting as the on-site representative between rig contractor teams and the client’s office engineers.

The successful candidate will have 10–15 years in drilling operations, strong rig management background, and IWCF/IADC Well Control certification, with proven

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of drilling operations experience with demonstrated progression to Drilling Supervisor.
• Experience as Rig Manager (contractor-side) strongly preferred – valuable perspective on rig equipment, crew management and constraints.
• Proven track record in unconventional horizontal drilling (shale, tight gas, or similar plays).
• Direct experience with Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) operations, including complex trajectory and torque/drag management.
• Prior Middle East operational exposure essential – familiarity with regional regulatory frameworks and client expectations.
• Strong working knowledge of well control, directional drilling, and casing/cementing operations.
• Well Control certification (IWCF/IADC) – current and valid.
• Bachelor's degree as stated above or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rig-site drilling operations ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective well delivery in line with company standards and client expectations.
• Lead day-to-day drilling operations at the rig site, ensuring adherence to the well program, HSE standards, and procedures.
• Act as client on-site representative, coordinating between rig contractor personnel, service companies, and office-based engineering teams.
• Monitor drilling parameters and provide real-time decision-making support for well control, wellbore stability, and trajectory management.
• Ensure compliance with well engineering design, particularly for extended reach and complex trajectories.
• Lead pre-spud operations and post-well review meetings.
• Manage rig-site personnel performance, competency, and permit-to-work adherence.

Skills

Drilling operations

Rig management

ERD (Extended Reach Drilling)

Directional drilling

Well control

Cementing

Shale/unconventional drilling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client a leading organization in the Oil and Gas sector is seeking an experienced Drilling Supervisor DSV to join our client s team on a contract basis in Abu Dhabi. This is a key position overseeing drilling activities ensuring operations are executed safely efficiently and in line with our client s standards and project objectives. You will play a critical role on the wellsite acting as the focal point between the rig service companies and our client s onshore team.

Key Responsibilities

• The Drilling Supervisor will oversee rig-site drilling operations ensuring safe efficient and cost-effective well delivery in line with company standards regulatory requirements and client expectations.
• This role requires hands-on leadership at the wellsite strong technical judgment in complex drilling environments and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary rig teams.
• Supervise day-to-day drilling operations at the rig site ensuring adherence to the well program HSE standards and operational procedures.
• Act as the client s company s on-site representative coordinating between rig contractor personnel service companies and office-based engineering teams.
• Monitor drilling parameters and provide real-time decision-making support for well control wellbore stability and trajectory management.
• Ensure compliance with well engineering design particularly for extended reach and horizontal well sections.
• Lead pre-spud daily operations and post-well review meetings.
• Manage rig-site personnel performance competency and adherence to permit-to-work and risk management systems.
• Coordinate logistics materials and third-party service delivery to minimize non-productive time NPT.
• Prepare and review daily drilling reports DDRs incident reports and end-of-well summaries.
• Support cost control and budget tracking at the rig level.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulatory and client HSE requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 10-15 years of drilling operations experience, with demonstrated progression to Drilling Supervisor level.
• Prior experience as a Rig Manager (contractor-side) strongly preferred – brings valuable perspective on rig equipment, crew management, and operational constraints.
• Proven track record in unconventional horizontal drilling (shale, tight gas, or similar plays).
• Direct experience with Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) operations, including complex trajectory and torque/drag management.
• Prior Middle East operational exposure essential – familiarity with regional regulatory frameworks, client expectations, and operating conditions.
• Strong working knowledge of well control, directional drilling, and casing/cementing operations.
• Well Control certification (IWCF/IADC) – current and valid.
• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent industry experience in lieu of degree).