Offshore Drilling Supervisor

Anotech; Doha; On-site; QAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Anotech seeks an Offshore Drilling Supervisor to lead safe, efficient drilling operations on offshore platforms in Qatar. You will champion HSE culture, supervise drilling programs and mentor offshore teams, ensuring alignment with permits and risk assessments.

The role requires 10–15 years in drilling supervision, IWCF 4 certification, OPITO BOSIET, and strong leadership in high-hazard environments. You will coordinate with multiple disciplines and manage critical operations from platform to

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience as Drilling Supervisor.
• Experience with horizontal wells; ERD desirable.
• SIMOPS exposure on crowded/live facilities.
• IWCF Level 4 – Surface or Subsea certification.
• OPITO-approved T-BOSIET.
• Fluent English with strong communication and leadership.
• High-hazard offshore drilling environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE performance and culture as SAD.
• Co-lead SIMOPS on live platforms and in H2S environments.
• Supervise drilling, completion and intervention programs in line with requirements.
• Lead offshore teams and mentor staff.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Geology, Reservoir and others.
• Review permits, JSAs and risk assessments for SIMOPS.
• Direct drilling contractors and oversee high-risk operations.
• Drive performance, cost control and timely well delivery.
• Analyze live data and implement lessons learned.
• Coordinate offshore logistics and support crisis response.

Skills

HSE leadership

SIMOPS coordination

Offshore operations management

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Offshore Drilling Supervisor | 28 x 28 Rotation

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Drilling Supervisor to lead safe, efficient and high-performing drilling operations in a challenging offshore environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HSE performance and culture as the designated HSE Site Authority Delegate (SAD).
• Co-lead SIMOPS on live production platforms, including operations in H₂S environments.
• Supervise drilling, completion and intervention programs in line with HSE, operational and statutory requirements.
• Lead offshore teams and mentor less-experienced personnel.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Engineering, Geology, Reservoir and other disciplines.
• Review permits, JSAs and risk assessments and ensure robust preparation for SIMOPS.
• Direct drilling contractors and service companies and personally oversee critical or high-risk operations.
• Drive operational performance, efficiency, cost control and timely well delivery.
• Analyze live operational data, identify improvement opportunities and implement lessons learned.
• Coordinate offshore logistics and participate in emergency/crisis response when required.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience as a Drilling Supervisor.
• Strong experience in horizontal wells, with ERD experience highly desirable.
• Proven SIMOPS exposure, preferably on crowded/live production facilities.
• Valid IWCF Level 4 – Surface or Subsea certification.
• Valid OPITO-approved T-BOSIET.
• Fluent English with strong communication, leadership and stakeholder-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-hazard offshore drilling environment.

28 days on / 28 days off

Offshore environment of approximately 100–150 POB