Senior Drilling Supervisor — Arctic Operations Leader

Doyon Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairweather, a Doyon company in Alaska, seeks a Drilling Supervisor to oversee drilling operations on exploratory and development wells. You will ensure safety, environmental compliance, and coordination between the rig and office to optimize performance.

With 10-15 years of experience, you will manage staff, tackle complex problems, and shape technical strategies aligned with business objectives in a remote Arctic environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides onsite drilling oversight on exploratory and development wells.
• Oversees safety and environmental aspects of operations.
• Ensures local regulations are complied with at all times.
• Develops a plan for successful and efficient implementation of the drilling program.
• Tracks and controls costs and maintains records of operations.
• Maintains communication between office and rig and coordinates service company activities.
• Provides office-based operational support as required.
• Reviews and optimizes drilling programs and procedures.

Skills

Drilling oversight

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cost control

Emergency response

Job description

Fairweather, a Doyon company in Alaska, seeks a Drilling Supervisor to oversee drilling operations on exploratory and development wells. You will ensure safety, environmental compliance, and coordination between the rig and office to optimize performance.

With 10-15 years of experience, you will manage staff, tackle complex problems, and shape technical strategies aligned with business objectives in a remote Arctic environment.