Offshore Drilling Operations Lead Engineer

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is recruiting for an offshore operations supervisor to provide engineering support for planning, preparation and review of drilling, completion, and abandonment operations. You will supervise offshore operations, managing rig activities, personnel, materials and logistics to meet schedules and safety standards.

Role requires ensuring operations align with approved programs and budgets, interfacing with onshore teams, and maintaining compliance with HSEQ standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Science Degree or Equivalent.
• Previous experience in similar role.
• Good knowledge of Oil Industry and Upstream Activities.
• Good management skill.
• Good understanding of operations and process facilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise offshore operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with company standards
• Ensure all well operations are safely executed in line with approved programs, budgets, and company objectives
• Manage rig activities, offshore personnel, materials, and logistics to prevent operational delays
• Provide engineering support for planning, preparation, and review of drilling, completion, and abandonment operations
• Act as the key interface between offshore operations and onshore teams to ensure alignment with company objectives
• Ensure contractor and service company performance meets contractual and operational expectations
• Maintain compliance with the Company Safety Management System and HSEQ standards
• Ensure timely availability of personnel, equipment, and materials offshore
• Support internal and corporate audits where required
• Identify and implement operational improvement opportunities in coordination with relevant teams
• Track daily operational costs and maintain cost awareness
• Monitor material usage and stock levels; ensure timely requisition to avoid downtime
• Participate in risk assessments (HAZOP/HAZID) and ensure all actions are closed prior to execution
• Represent the company at the rigsite for all operational and technical matters
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture offshore
• Comply with the company Code of Ethics and HSE critical role requirements

Skills

Management skills

Operations knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering or Science Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Wood is recruiting for an offshore operations supervisor to provide engineering support for planning, preparation and review of drilling, completion, and abandonment operations. You will supervise offshore operations, managing rig activities, personnel, materials and logistics to meet schedules and safety standards.

Role requires ensuring operations align with approved programs and budgets, interfacing with onshore teams, and maintaining compliance with HSEQ standards.