Frontline Drilling and Completions Supervisor

Cenovus Energy; Newfoundland; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cenovus Energy offshore platform roles in Newfoundland require a Frontline Drilling and Completions Supervisor to lead safe, efficient operations on a 3 weeks on/3 weeks off rotation.

The role emphasizes safety culture, regulatory compliance, and integration with internal teams and contractors to ensure well execution meets program requirements.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience in oil and gas, with at least 5 years in a D&C supervisor role.
• Strong technical skills in drilling and completions operations and well construction.
• Familiarity with safety procedures, regulations, and industry standards in offshore ops.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and efficient drilling and completions operations in accordance with Well Programs, procedures, regulations and well-control practices.
• Maintain process safety and operational integrity through compliance with Safety standards and barrier requirements.
• Provide frontline supervision of drilling and completions activities, including Cenovus personnel and third-party contractors.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and service partners to manage operations and SIMOPS.
• Lead operational planning and readiness, ensuring resources, equipment and contingencies are prepared ahead of execution.
• Review calculations and ensure activities align with approved drilling and completions programs and procedures.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement while protecting HSE and asset integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Offshore operations

Drilling & Completions

Communication

Education

Technologist Diploma or Engineering/Geoscience Degree

Tools

Well planning software

Job description

Worker Type: Employee

Job Post End Date: 11/19/2026

About this opportunity:

The Frontline Drilling and Completions Supervisor supports the SSDCI Operations Team, with a focus on safe and effective drilling and completions well execution. The role provides operational readiness support for the West White Rose Project and oversees offshore drilling and completions activities on the West White Rose Platform. Working closely with internal teams, the Operations and Maintenance Contractor, and third-party service partners, the position helps coordinate and safely execute offshore operations. The role promotes a strong safety culture through active participation in safety programs, site safety walks, and health and environmental initiatives. It also ensures drilling and completions activities comply with well requirements, asset specifications, applicable codes, and C-NLOER requirements. Strong knowledge of Jeanne d'Arc Basin projects, harsh-environment offshore platform operations, and global drilling and completions practices is important for success in the role.

This is a full-time, permanent position working offshore 12-hours per day on a 3 weeks on/ 3 weeks off rotation.

What you'll do:

• Lead safe and efficient drilling and completions operations in accordance with Well Programs, company procedures, regulatory requirements, and well control practices.
• Maintain Process Safety and Operational Integrity through compliance with Bowties, Safety Critical Element standards, barrier requirements, and well integrity expectations.
• Provide frontline supervision of drilling and completions activities, including oversight of Cenovus personnel, contractors, and third-party service partners.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders across Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Interventions, contractors, and service partners to effectively manage operations and SIMOPS.
• Lead operational planning and readiness, ensuring personnel, equipment, materials, procedures, resources, and contingencies are prepared ahead of execution.
• Supervise critical well operations, reviewing calculations and ensuring activities align with approved drilling and completions programs and procedures.
• Drive Operational Excellence and continuous improvement, optimizing performance and applying new technologies without compromising HSE, well integrity, or platform integrity.
• Manage contractor and service partner performance, establishing clear expectations for safety, quality, environmental, and operational execution.
• Support safety and emergency preparedness through safety meetings, pre-spud and pre-phase activities, site safety programs, and emergency response responsibilities.
• Maintain effective QA/QC practices, including review of daily reports, equipment readiness, well measurements, tallies, cementing records, BHAs, and related documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely well documentation, including operational reports, performance data, transfer records, and end-of-well materials.
• Review post-well performance and lessons learned, identifying improvement opportunities, supporting incident investigations, and incorporating learnings into future operations.

Who you are:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Industry Certification from a recognized post-secondary institution; Technologist Diploma or Engineering/Geoscience Degree.
• 12 years' related experience in the Oil and gas industry, specifically at least 5 years' experience in a D&C Supervisor capacity.
• Strong technical skills and operational experience in the areas of Drilling and Completions well construction and execution.
• Familiarity with relevant software and technology is also necessary.
• Knowledgeable in safety procedures, regulations, and industry standards in Drilling and Completions Operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of C-NLOER and Certifying Authority regulatory requirements.
• Knowledgeable in quality assurance and quality control for Drilling and Completions operations.
• Experience with offshore rig equipment, with experience specific to HMH systems preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of equipment, personnel and operating practices associated with offshore Drilling and Completions operations.
• Experience with behavioral safety systems, incident investigation and emergency response.
• Experience with extended reach and directionally complex offshore well drilling operations.
• The candidate must have a thorough understanding of company policy, emergency
• The candidate must have also demonstrated superior leadership, management and organizational skills, and the ability to deal effectively with emergency situations.

We acknowledge the value of transferable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

This is a safety-sensitive position and will be subject to offshore pre-placement Fitness for Work assessments, lrriahlaj drug and alcohol screening, a CAPP medical.