Drilling Supervisor

Doyon, Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FEHB medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Disability & life insurance

EAP services

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Fairweather, a Doyon company, is seeking a Drilling Supervisor to oversee on-site exploration and development wells in Alaska. The role focuses on safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient drilling operations, coordinating with the rig and office teams to ensure cost control and quality documentation.

Ideal candidates bring 10–15 years of experience, lead staff oversight, and the ability to resolve complex problems while aligning operational plans with business objectives.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of relevant experience.
• Oversight of professional or lead staff.
• Responsibilities span several technical areas.
• Ability to resolve complex problems.
• Can influence technical/functional strategies and align plans with objectives.
• Decision-making guided by functional objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provides onsite drilling oversight on exploratory and development wells.
• Oversees safety and environmental aspects of operations.
• Ensures strict compliance with local regulations.
• Develops plans for drilling program implementation to optimize operations.
• Responds to rig and personnel incidents and controls situations.
• Tracks and controls costs.
• Maintains records and reports of operations.
• Maintains office–rig communication.
• Coordinates service company activities.
• Provides office-based operational support.
• Reviews and optimizes drilling programs and procedures.
• Assists in preparing drilling documentation/manuals.
• Participates in emergency preparedness and permitting activities.

Skills

Onsite drilling oversight

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Cost control

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Overview

Drilling Supervisor

Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

Why You Should Work for Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
• Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
• Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options

Key Accountabilities

• Provides onsite drilling oversight on exploratory and subsequent development wells.
• Overall safety and environmental aspects of the operations.
• Ensures local regulations are strictly complied with at all times.
• Develops a plan for the successful and efficient implementation of the Drilling program to optimize operations.
• Reacts to and controlling any situation regarding the rig and personnel onboard.
• Tracks and controls costs.
• Maintains records and reports of operations.
• Maintains good communication between office and rig.
• Coordinates and critiques service company activities.
• Provides office based operational support as required.
• Reviews and optimizes drilling programs/procedures.
• Assists in preparation of drilling documentation/manuals.
• Participates in emergency preparedness and permitting activities.

Required and Preferred Skills and Experience

• Typically 10-15 years of experience.
• Provides oversight to professional and/or lead staff.
• Responsibilities may include several technical/functional areas.
• Resolves complex problems.
• Provides input to development of technical/functional strategies and ensures operational plans are aligned with business objectives.
• Decisions are guided by functional objectives.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT:

Fairweather is a Doyon company. As such, it grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first and, second, to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference, in all phases of employment and training, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

Fairweather is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.