Senior Drilling Superintendent - Offshore & Onshore Ops

ELSA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ELSA seeks a senior Drilling Superintendent to lead offshore and onshore drilling operations, ensure safety, and optimize costs. You will provide input on well design, review SID programs, and troubleshoot complex operational challenges at major work sites.

The ideal candidate has 25+ years in well engineering/drilling, IWCF Level 4, and a strong background in drilling software. This role demands proactive problem solving and staff development in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• IWCF Level 4 (Drilling) required.
• Minimum 25 years' experience in well engineering/drilling operations.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as Drilling Superintendent.
• Knowledge of drilling engineering software (Compass, Wellplan, WellCAT, StressCheck, Openwell, Drillbench, WellBarrier, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Direct, organize and manage the overall implementation of offshore and onshore drilling activities at work sites.
• Provide technical input and feedback on well design and planning.
• Review SID program.
• Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot major operational problems, such as well control and emergencies.
• Manage drilling activities safely by enforcing good oil field drilling practices and statutory requirements.
• Identify unsafe practices and advise innovative solutions.
• Plan and control rig activities to avoid costly delays by forecasting rig forward activities.
• Enhance operations efficiency by evaluating and proposing improvements.
• Participate in post-drilling performance analysis to capture lessons learned.
• Conduct assessments, establish training plans, support and develop permanent staff.

Skills

Well engineering

Drilling supervision

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Rig forecasting

Education

Bachelor Degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Compass

Wellplan

WellCAT

StressCheck

Openwell

Drillbench

WellBarrier

Job description

ELSA seeks a senior Drilling Superintendent to lead offshore and onshore drilling operations, ensure safety, and optimize costs. You will provide input on well design, review SID programs, and troubleshoot complex operational challenges at major work sites.

The ideal candidate has 25+ years in well engineering/drilling, IWCF Level 4, and a strong background in drilling software. This role demands proactive problem solving and staff development in a high-stakes environment.