Sr. MPD Wellsite Supervisor

NOV; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is seeking an experienced MPD Engineer to support managed pressure drilling operations across land and offshore rigs. The role involves preparing MPD programs, coordinating project team activities, and attending daily operation meetings to ensure safety and efficiency.

You will conduct rig surveys, design piping layouts, and maintain HAZID/HAZOP documentation while integrating MPD equipment with rig systems. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn through a structured development program including courses and on-the-job training.
• Accredited Engineering degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) preferred, with long-term exposure to MPD operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare MPD programs including transient and steady-state hydraulic simulations for drilling and influx management.
• Coordinate MPD operations with project teams and implement MPD programs.
• Attend daily rig operation meetings, conduct risk assessments and ensure safety across all stages.
• Design and survey land and offshore rigs, specify piping, valves and related flow diagrams.
• Maintain risk assessment documentation (HAZID/HAZOP) for MPD equipment and systems.
• Develop surface MPD equipment specs and integration with rig equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

English comms

Hazard awareness

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic/Industrial/Petroleum)

Job description

Job Description

• 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
• Energized by tough challenges and provides direction
• Can be counted on to take personal responsibility in challenging situations and be willing to engage in disputes in order to settle them equitably Energy
• Will be energized by challenges and drawn towards opportunities Organizational
• Confident and professional when representing the company in person and in writing
• Aspiring and keen to advance within the organization
• Creates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose and clearly communicates it to internal and external customers
• Promotes a win-win ethos and inclusive team culture in line with business strategy
• Imbued with a strong sense of customer focus (internal/external)

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