Senior Drilling Operations Lead – On-site

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks an experienced Drilling Operations Supervisor to oversee drilling, workover and well completion activities on assigned rigs. The role focuses on safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution of approved programs and coordination with contractors and service providers.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in rig operations, contractor supervision and daily reporting, with a minimum 10 years of field experience in oil and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of professional drilling operations experience.
• Experience supervising contractors and service companies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drilling, workover and well completion programs on assigned rigs.
• Direct contractor and service company activities to meet schedules.
• Monitor HSE compliance and operational safety at sites.
• Prepare daily reports and MIS data for management.
• Coordinate rig mobilization and site preparation.
• Control materials and equipment usage within budgets.

Skills

Drilling operations

Rig supervision

Contractor coordination

Safety compliance

Operational reporting

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks an experienced Drilling Operations Supervisor to oversee drilling, workover and well completion activities on assigned rigs. The role focuses on safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution of approved programs and coordination with contractors and service providers.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in rig operations, contractor supervision and daily reporting, with a minimum 10 years of field experience in oil and