OCR / Drilling Supervisor / Wellsite Supervisor

Zenith Energy Ltd; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 166,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith Energy Limited is seeking an experienced Drilling Supervisor / Onsite Company Representative (OCR) for a short-term onshore Queensland project. You will supervise wellsite drilling activities, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the operator's program.

The role requires 10+ years in onshore drilling with at least 3 years as OCR, strong contractor interfaces, and IWCF/IADC Supervisor Well Control certification.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of onshore drilling experience with a minimum of 3+ years as Drilling Supervisor / OCR.
• Strong track record supervising rig operations and managing service interfaces.
• Demonstrated commitment to HSE leadership and site-level safety culture.
• Familiarity with Australian onshore drilling regulations.
• IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification (Supervisor Level) mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Operator at the wellsite and coordinate with the drilling contractor and service providers.
• Ensure operations follow the approved drilling program, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring all personnel comply with site-specific safety protocols and standards.
• Monitor and manage daily drilling activities including drilling, casing, cementing, well control, and rig maintenance.
• Identify potential operational issues or risks and proactively engage with the office-based team to resolve.
• Participate in daily reporting, morning calls, and maintain accurate records of site activities and contractor performance.
• Provide real-time supervision and decision-making support to ensure technical best practices are applied.
• Oversee and verify third-party service quality and compliance (mud, cementing, logging, directional, etc.).
• Lead or participate in safety meetings, drills, and incident investigations when required.

Skills

Drilling supervision

HSE leadership

Contractor management

Regulatory knowledge (Australia)

Well control familiarity

Education

IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification (Supervisor Level)

Job description

OCR / Drilling Supervisor / Wellsite Supervisor

Brisbane, Australia

Zenith Energy Limited is a Well Engineering Consultancy and Project Management company providing a range of specialist services to the Oil and Gas Industry. We are an independent company, owned and managed by Engineers, with a core team behind us that are experienced and respected within the Industry. Our multi-disciplined team include Drilling Manager, Well Team Leader, Senior Drilling Engineers and Drilling Engineers all based together in our Aberdeen office.

Zenith and our people bring vast experience and skills to any project we are involved in. We are experienced in land drilling, jack-ups, semis and drill ships and our personnel have worked in the UK, Norway, West Africa and the Falklands. We have experience in normal pressure wells, HPHT wells, Horizontal wells and Deep Water wells and working closely with both Drilling Contractors and Service Companies internationally.

In addition to our core team, we have access to a pool of experienced Well Engineering personnel covering, Completions, Well Testing, Offshore Supervisors, Subsea and Logistics and Contracts specialists.

Job Description

Job Title: Drilling Supervisor / Onsite Company Representative (OCR)

Location: Onsite - Onshore Drilling Rig, QLD

Employment Type: Contract - Short Term

Rotation: 3 / 3

Sector: Onshore Oil & Gas - Exploration / Drilling Operations

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Drilling Supervisor / Onsite Company Representative (OCR) to supervise wellsite drilling activities on behalf of the Operator during a short-term onshore drilling project in Queensland.

As the company's primary representative at the rig site, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient execution of all drilling operations, ensuring contractor and service company personnel are working to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and technical performance.

Key Responsibilities

Represent the Operator at the wellsite and maintain close coordination with the drilling contractor and service providers

Ensure all operations are executed in accordance with the approved drilling program, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring all personnel comply with site-specific safety protocols and standards

Monitor and manage daily operations including drilling, casing, cementing, well control, and rig maintenance activities

Identify potential operational issues or risks and proactively engage with the office-based team to resolve

Participate in daily reporting, morning calls, and maintain accurate records of site activities and contractor performance

Provide real-time supervision and decision-making support to ensure technical best practices are applied

Oversee and verify third-party service quality and compliance (mud, cementing, logging, directional, etc.)

Lead or participate in safety meetings, drills, and incident investigations when required

Requirements

Required Experience & Qualifications

10+ years of onshore drilling experience with a minimum of 3+ years as Drilling Supervisor / Company Man/OCR

Strong track record in supervising rig operations and managing service company interfaces

Demonstrated commitment to HSE leadership and site-level safety culture

Familiarity with Australian onshore drilling regulations and remote field operations

IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification (Supervisor Level) - mandatory

Why Join?

• Immediate start on an active QLD drilling campaign
• Direct impact on safety and performance outcomes at the wellsite
• Work with a technically capable and supportive Operator team
• Competitive day rate and paid travel arrangements
• Short-term engagement with possible future re-deployment