MPD Wellsite Supervisor

National Oilwell Varco; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco in Kuala Lumpur seeks an MPD Wellsite Supervisor to plan and supervise managed pressure drilling operations, coordinating with rig contractors and subsurface teams to deliver safe, efficient MPD programs. The role emphasizes hazard assessments, procedures, field execution, and strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities in challenging environments.

You will support daily operations from preparation to rig up/down, ensure compliance with safety standards,

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in MPD is essential, with multi-year roles.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely in field operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop MPD programs and plans with engineers, including simulations and envelope management.
• Coordinate MPD operations with project teams and field crews.
• Lead risk assessments, meetings, and hazard identifications to ensure safe execution.
• Design and specify MPD equipment layout, piping, valves, and flow processes.
• Maintain documentation for risk assessments and compliance.
• Support DWOP meetings as needed.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Team oriented

Problem solving

Strong communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Industrial or Petroleum preferred)

Job description

Job Description

The MPD Wellsite Supervisor will work safely with rig contractors and operators’ subsurface disciplines, well systems and regulatory entities to come up with the safest and most efficient plans to apply MPD successfully.

Responsibilities

• Working with MPD Engineer Preparing MPD programs that include transient and steady-state hydraulic simulations related with drilling, influx management, MPD Matrix and envelope, riser gas handling, running drilling pipe and casing/liner, hole cleaning, cementing and well completion processes on managed pressure mode, as well as operating procedures adapted to each specific operation.
• Coordinate specific MPD operations with teamwork when assigned to projects (implement MPD program accordingly and operation)
• Attend and daily operation meetings at rig, risk assessments, hazards identification analysis, hazard and ensure to supervise job safely starting from preparation, commissioning at base and field, MPD drilling operation, rigging up/down, etc.
• Conduct land and offshore rigs surveys and design based on job scope and operating parameters, best flow paths and specifications for temporary/permanent rigid and flexible piping, isolation valves for MPD equipment installation and related flow process diagram and P&ID.
• Participate and keep updated documentation for risk assessment activities for MPD equipment and systems to include Hazard identification (HAZID) studies, Hazard Operability (HAZOP) studies.
• Perform functional specification designs/calculations for surface MPD equipment and integration with rig equipment (frictional pressure losses on surface lines, equipment and accessories, erosion, rig MGS capabilities, etc)

Participate if requested in DWOP meetings.

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to learn thru a structured development program which includes internal and external courses, external certifications and practical on the job training (both office and field).
• An accredited Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Industrial or Petroleum preferred).
• Experience in Managed Pressure Drilling over at least 7 years and 5 years at role as MPD WSS.
• Well control engineering/operations experience. Ability using influx management simulators.
• Proven English language communication skills required (both oral and written).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment (team oriented)
• Professional manner with a positive customer service attitude
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proven time and can work under pressure

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Job Info

• Job Identification 43823
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 10/20/2026, 09:08 AM
• Apply Before 11/29/2026, 06:30 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations Profile Management Location, 068805, SG