Coring Operations Lead - Safety-Focused Supervisor

Predator Drilling Inc.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Daily subsistence allowance

Employer RRSP matching

Company-paid PPE

Travel allowance

Immediate benefits

Training and upskilling opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Close-knit team environment

Growth plans with the company

Job summary

Predator Drilling Inc. is seeking an experienced Coring Supervisor to lead coring operations and ensure drilling activities meet the highest safety and operational standards.

You will guide the crew, oversee core handling, and monitor performance to maintain core integrity for geological evaluation. The role requires hands-on coring experience, strong leadership, and a proven commitment to safe, efficient drilling operations.

Qualifications

• Previous drilling experience with coring operations — REQUIRED.
• Well Control certification/ticket — REQUIRED.
• Experience supervising or leading a drilling/coring crew.
• Strong knowledge of drilling and coring operations, equipment, and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with core barrels, wireline systems, drilling tools, and coring equipment.
• Strong understanding of core recovery, handling, and preservation procedures.
• Strong understanding of well control principles and safe drilling practices.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to monitor drilling conditions and make sound operational decisions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work with drilling crews, management, clients, geologists, engineers, and contractors.
• Commitment to workplace safety and environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead day-to-day coring and drilling operations.
• Provide clear direction and leadership to the coring crew.
• Ensure coring operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and per program and procedures.
• Operate and oversee drilling and coring equipment as required.
• Monitor core recovery and ensure proper handling, labeling, and documentation.
• Maintain core integrity and quality for geological evaluation.
• Coordinate core retrieval, handling, storage, and transportation.
• Monitor equipment condition and performance.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and report issues promptly.
• Ensure tools, barrels, wireline, pumps, and related equipment are maintained.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and drilling equipment issues.
• Monitor drilling fluid properties to support safe coring operations.
• Maintain awareness of well conditions and respond to changes.
• Apply proper well control practices at all times.
• Complete daily drilling reports and records accurately.
• Coordinate with geologists, engineers, clients, and field personnel.
• Follow all safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Coring operations leadership

Safety leadership

Well control principles

Leadership and communication

Physical fitness

Education

Well Control certification

Tools

Core barrels

Wireline systems

Drilling tools

Pumps

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Predator Drilling Inc. is seeking an experienced Coring Supervisor to lead coring operations and ensure drilling activities meet the highest safety and operational standards.

You will guide the crew, oversee core handling, and monitor performance to maintain core integrity for geological evaluation. The role requires hands-on coring experience, strong leadership, and a proven commitment to safe, efficient drilling operations.