Drilling Superintendent (Contract)

petronascanada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule and compressed work-

Casual yet professional environment

Competitive pay and bonus programs

Health Spending Account

Savings Plan

Job summary

PETRONAS Canada is seeking an experienced Drilling Superintendent to provide operational leadership for its Montney drilling campaign based in Calgary. This one-year contract role requires ensuring safe, on-schedule, and cost-effective drilling operations, with travel to field locations as needed.

You will lead Wellsite Supervisors, coordinate with Drilling Engineering, manage contractors, and oversee HSE performance, with a 15-on/13-off schedule and pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of drilling operations experience.
• Experience overseeing multi-rig drilling operations and horizontal pad drilling.
• Strong understanding of drilling operations, well construction and HSE systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and WellView.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight and leadership of all drilling activities including contractor management and safety performance.
• Deliver Montney horizontal drilling programs safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Champion a strong safety culture through risk management and incident investigations.
• Recruit and mentor Wellsite Supervisors; conduct field visits and audits.
• Collaborate with Drilling Engineering to execute programs and manage risks.
• Lead DWOPs, pre-spud meetings and lessons learned sessions.
• Develop scopes of work and support contractor selection processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve drilling performance and reduce costs.
• Manage AFEs, expenditures and WellView data quality.

Skills

Operational leadership

Drilling operations

HSE leadership

Contractor management

Wellsite supervision

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Well control readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

WellView

SAP – AFE management

Job description

PETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment.

At PETRONAS Canada, we are committed to building Canada's energy future - and people are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture of open collaboration and empowerment across our team of skilled professionals, while supporting career development opportunities. We are looking for can-do problem solvers to join our team who are innovative and passionate about driving strong safety, operational and sustainability performance in everything we do. Our unique culture and commitment to growth makes the company a great place to build your career.

THE ROLE:

PETRONAS Canada is seeking an experienced Drilling Superintendent to provide operational leadership for its Montney drilling campaign. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of drilling operations for PETRONAS Canada, ensuring wells are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. Working closely with Drilling Engineering, Wellsite Supervisors, and cross-functional stakeholders, the Drilling Superintendent will drive operational performance through strong HSE leadership, contractor management, technical oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role will be based in our Calgary head office on a 15-days-on, 13-days-off schedule, with occasional travel to field locations as required.

This is a safety sensitive position, and therefore you are required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

This is a one-year contract position.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

• Provide operational oversight and leadership of all drilling activities, including contractor management, wellsite supervision, safety performance and operational risk management
• Deliver Montney horizontal drilling programs safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Champion a strong safety culture through risk management, incident investigation, and corrective actions
• Recruit, mentor, and manage Wellsite Supervisors
• Conduct regular field visits, contractor assurance reviews, and operational audits.
• Work with Drilling Engineering to execute drilling programs, manage risks, and review MOCs
• Lead and participate in DWOPs, pre-spud meetings, offset well reviews, and lessons learned sessions
• Develop scopes of work, participate in tender evaluations, and support contractor selection processes
• Identify opportunities to improve drilling performance, reduce NPT, and lower well construction costs
• Manage AFEs, monitor expenditures, approve invoices, and maintain WellView data quality
• Provide operational updates to leadership and collaborate with internal stakeholders (Development, Completions, Production, Facilities, Finance, Supply Chain, Land, and HSE teams)
• Provide leadership during significant operational events, emergency response situations, and well control incidents
• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule, providing 24-hour operational support and response to operational matters during assigned work periods

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and industry experience
• Minimum 10 years of drilling operations experience, including unconventional resource development
• Experience overseeing multi-rig drilling operations and horizontal pad drilling programs
• Strong understanding of drilling operations, well construction, contractor management, HSE systems, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with WellView, AFE management (SAP), cost control, and invoice approval processes
• Proven leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
• Experience with well control operations and recovery
• Familiarity with British Columbia regulatory requirements
• Willingness to work collaboratively, field questions and challenge the status quo
• Valid class 5 driver's license (or equivalent) with a clean driver's abstract and current valid safety and wellsite supervision tickets

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM - For permanent employees we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off for office-based roles
• Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment
• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions
• Competitive compensation and bonus programs
• Top tier benefit package, including a generous Health Spending Account and Savings Plan
• Making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providin