Drilling Supervisor

VirtuCruit LLC; Najran Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtucruit LLC partners with a leading mining operator in Saudi Arabia to appoint a Drilling Supervisor in the Drilling Operations Department. The role ensures safe, efficient supervision of drilling crews, coordination of daily activities, and adherence to standards to meet production targets.

The ideal candidate has a engineering degree, 5+ years of drilling operations experience, and strong leadership with excellent English communication to manage teams and liaise with geologists and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma is required.
• 5+ years drilling operations experience.
• Strong leadership and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises drilling crews and daily operations.
• Ensures safety, environmental and regulatory compliance on site.
• Monitors rig performance, schedules, and site workflows.
• Maintains equipment and conducts safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Coordinates with geologists on drill collar locations and depths.
• Reviews drilling reports and production data.
• Manages workforce allocations and contractor performance.

Skills

Leadership

English (Mandatory)

Drilling operations

Education

Engineering degree/diploma

Job description

Virtucruit is partnering with a leading mining company in Saudi Arabia to appoint a Drilling Supervisor within the Drilling Operations Department.

The ideal candidate shall effectively and safely supervise drilling operations, ensuring drilling activities are carried out in accordance with operational requirements, safety standards, and established procedures. The role involves supervising drilling crews, coordinating daily drilling activities, monitoring equipment and performance, and ensuring production targets are achieved efficiently.

This role requires strong leadership, hands-on drilling experience, sound knowledge of drilling operations and equipment, and the ability to manage drilling teams while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity, and operational performance.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures the highest level of safety, health and environmental work standards are maintained.
• Ensures the highest level of safety, health, and environmental standards are always maintained across all drilling sites.
• Enforces strict adherence to company HSE policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Supervises daily drilling operations, including rig performance, crew activities, and site workflows.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates drilling activities in line with approved drilling programs.
• Oversees site preparation, drill pad construction, and access road readiness.
• Ensures drilling rigs are properly mobilized, positioned, and commissioned.
• Monitors drilling progress, penetration rates, and core recovery to meet operational targets.
• Coordinates with geologists regarding drill collar locations, orientations, and target depths.
• Ensures all drilling equipment is maintained, inspected, and serviced regularly.
• Conducts daily site inspections to identify hazards and enforce corrective actions.
• Leads daily toolbox meetings, shift briefings, and safety discussions.
• Reviews and approves daily drilling reports, logs, and production data.
• Manages workforce allocation, shift schedules, and contractor performance.
• Investigates incidents, near misses, and operational issues.
• Ensures compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements on site.
• Monitors drilling consumables usage and controls operational costs.
• Provides technical guidance and troubleshooting support to crews.
• Maintains communication with management regarding site performance and issues.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Develops, mentors, and trains local workforce and junior staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Diploma/Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years drilling operations experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills – English is Mandatory