Coring 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 is looking for an experienced, safety-focused, and knowledgeable Coring Supervisor to lead coring operations and ensure drilling activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest operational standards.

The Coring Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the drilling crew during coring operations, overseeing core recovery and handling procedures, monitoring drilling performance, and ensuring equipment, personnel, and operations are properly managed.

We are looking for someone with hands-on drilling experience in coring, strong leadership skills, and a proven commitment to safe and efficient drilling operations.

Coring experience is required. A valid Well Control ticket is mandatory for this position.

What You'll Do

• 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 in accordance with the drilling program and company procedures.

• Operate and oversee drilling and coring equipment as required.

• Monitor core recovery and ensure proper core handling, preservation, orientation, labeling, and documentation procedures are followed.

• Ensure core is handled carefully to maintain its integrity and quality for geological evaluation.

• Coordinate core retrieval, handling, storage, and transportation procedures.

• Monitor the condition and performance of drilling and coring equipment.

• Coordinate preventative maintenance and report equipment issues promptly.

• Ensure drilling tools, core barrels, wireline equipment, pumps, and associated equipment are properly maintained and ready for operation.

• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and drilling equipment issues.

• Monitor drilling fluid properties and circulation to support safe and effective coring operations.

• Maintain awareness of well conditions and respond appropriately to changing or abnormal conditions.

• Apply proper well control practices and procedures at all times.

• Complete daily drilling reports, core recovery records, equipment logs, inspections, and other required documentation accurately.

• Coordinate with geologists, engineers, clients, and other field personnel as required.

• Follow all company, regulatory, environmental, and occupational health and safety requirements.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Previous drilling experience with coring operations — REQUIRED.

• Valid Well Control certification/ticket — REQUIRED.

• Previous 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 associated coring equipment.

• Strong understanding of core recovery, core handling, and core 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 effectively with drilling crews, management, clients, geologists, engineers, and contractors.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental responsibility.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with the broader operations team.

• Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced, and safety-sensitive environment.

• Valid driver's licence.

Leadership & Safety Commitment

At Predator Drilling, safety, quality, and operational performance go hand in hand.

As Coring Supervisor, you are expected to lead by example and set the standard for safe and professional drilling operations. You are responsible for ensuring the crew understands and follows company procedures, hazard assessments, job safety analyses, well control practices, lockout/tagout requirements, permit requirements, lifting procedures, environmental practices, and emergency response protocols.

Coring operations require attention to detail, technical knowledge, and strong communication. You are expected to recognize changing conditions, identify potential hazards, communicate concerns, and take appropriate action to protect the crew, equipment, environment, and integrity of the core.

Lead the crew. Protect the core. Control the operation. Get everyone home safe.

Why Predator Drilling?

• Competitive industry 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

• Opportunity to be part of a growing company with big plans

Your experience is valuable. Take it where the opportunity is.