Senior Drilling Supervisor (Deepwater - DTU)

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore drilling company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Drilling Supervisor to lead offshore drilling activities. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 15 years of experience in offshore operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role, and expertise in deepwater drilling. Responsibilities include managing drilling teams, overseeing Dry Tree Unit operations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must possess relevant engineering certifications and demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years experience in offshore drilling operations, with 5 years as drilling supervisor.
• Valid IWCF Well Control Certificate (Supervisor Level) and other required safety certifications.
• Experience with Dry Tree Unit (DTU) operations and various types of drilling rigs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily offshore drilling activities.
• Oversee Dry Tree Unit operations and coordinate offshore teams.
• Provide guidance for drilling and well completion operations.

Skills

Deepwater drilling operations

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Communication in English

Education

Certificate in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily offshore drilling activities, ensuring safe and effective execution in compliance with operational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Function as the company representative offshore, providing guidance and real-time decision-making for deepwater drilling and completion operations.
• Oversee Dry Tree Unit (DTU) operations, including surface BOP systems, deepwater well drilling, completions, and well interventions on tension leg platforms and spars.
• Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary offshore teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration among drilling crews, service providers, marine operators, and rig maintenance teams.
• Optimize rig operations and well performance by using technical expertise to identify and implement improvements in drilling, completion, and well intervention practices.
• Ensure readiness and compliance with well control requirements, maintaining the capability to manage critical situations safely.
• Collaborate with completion teams for the planning, preparation, and operational execution of well completions and workover activities.
• Provide accurate and timely updates and reporting to onshore operational and management teams.
• Execute risk assessments and ensure implementation of mitigation measures during drilling and intervention activities.
• Monitor rig performance and ensure efficient utilization of resources while adhering to operational and safety standards.

Requirements

• Certificate in Engineering or equivalent, OR acceptable working experience in Drilling Operation.
• Valid IWCF Well Control Certificate (Supervisor Level)
  
• Possess valid medical, HUET and Offshore Survival Certificates.
• A minimum of 15 years experience in managing daily drilling operations offshore with at least 5 years of experience as drilling supervisor / company man offshore specific in deepwater operations.
• Direct experience with Dry Tree Unit (DTU) operations:
• Surface BOP operations
• Drilling and completion from tension leg platforms (TLPs) or spars
• Workover and well intervention on dry tree wells
• Shall have prudent working knowledge in various types of drilling rigs.
• Show proven competencies in various rig operation management.
• Familiar with well completion operations, preferably having worked within a completion team and been involved with planning, preparation and execution of completions.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary offshore teams (drilling contractors, service providers, marine crew, rig maintenance).
• Able to communicate and writing in English