Rig Supervisor

Kelly; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Edmonton seeks a Rig Supervisor to manage the execution of well plans on site. Responsibilities include ensuring safety standards, overseeing drilling operations, and coordinating logistics. Candidates should have experience in supervisory roles and hold current Well Control certification. This position involves consistent travel within Canada and operates on a 14-day on/14-day off schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in rig supervisory or leadership roles for drilling and completion operations.
• Certification in Well Control is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company on a rig site and manage execution of well plans.
• Communicate safety and environmental expectations on-site.
• Monitor rig operations and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Organize logistics for drilling and completion operations.
• Generate accurate operations reports.

Skills

Rig supervisory or leadership experience

Experience working for a major operator or drilling contractor

Current certification in Well Control

Job description

Desired Start Date (MMDDYYYY): 9/8/2025

End Date (MMDDYYYY): 3/9/2026

Work Schedule: 14 days on / 14 days off - 14 days on / 14 days off

Location Flexibility: A Contractor is required to travel consistently to multiple locations within the same country during their assignment.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Represents the company on a rig site to support the safe and efficient execution of well plans. Acts as the primary contact for rig and third-party personnel to ensure logistics for personnel, equipment, and services are appropriately organized and managed.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates expectations regarding safety, security, health, and environment; provides guidance and supports management of Safety, Security, Health, and Environment (SSHE) events
• Communicates Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) expectations on the rig site
• Monitors rig operations to provide feedback and input to ensure well control procedures are properly followed and emergency situations are managed appropriately
• Ensures safety, operational, environmental, security, and other drills are conducted on-site at specified frequencies
• Ensures drilling and completion procedures are followed as approved, utilizing management of change processes if modifications are needed
• Organizes logistics for services and equipment necessary for drilling and completion operations
• Supports onsite surveillance in areas such as kick detection, abnormal pressure detection, torque & drag, mud properties, and solids control efficiency
• Generates accurate and comprehensive operations reports
• Interfaces with engineering and geology teams to understand well objectives and procedural requirements

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in rig supervisory or leadership roles for drilling and completion operations
• Experience working for a major operator or drilling contractor
• Current certification in Well Control