Senior Offshore Drilling Operations Lead

Placements24; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Generous leave allowances

Travel provisions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Drilling Operations Supervisor for offshore projects near London and ideally East London, Eastern Cape, ZA. The role leads rig personnel, manages drilling programs, and interfaces with stakeholders to meet project objectives.

The candidate should have a proven track record in complex offshore campaigns, strong leadership, and expertise in drilling engineering, well control, and HSE compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in drilling operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role, preferably on offshore platforms.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day drilling operations on assigned offshore platforms, ensuring adherence to the drilling plan and company policies.
• Ensure the safety of all personnel involved in drilling activities, implementing and enforcing strict HSE protocols.
• Manage the operational aspects of drilling rigs, equipment, and personnel, optimizing performance and resource allocation.
• Monitor drilling parameters, analyze performance data, and make necessary adjustments to optimize drilling efficiency and wellbore integrity.
• Coordinate with subsurface teams, engineering departments, and external service providers to ensure seamless operations.
• Oversee the execution of well control procedures and emergency response plans.
• Manage the logistics and supply chain related to drilling operations.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and performance reviews for the rig crew.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of drilling operations, including daily drilling reports and end-of-well reports.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of drilling practices and technologies.

Skills

Drilling operations leadership

Offshore drilling expertise

Well control

Team management

IWCF Level 4 certification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Drilling Operations Supervisor for offshore projects near London and ideally East London, Eastern Cape, ZA. The role leads rig personnel, manages drilling programs, and interfaces with stakeholders to meet project objectives.

The candidate should have a proven track record in complex offshore campaigns, strong leadership, and expertise in drilling engineering, well control, and HSE compliance.