Senior Drilling Supervisor, Well Ops – Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Supervisor for an on-site role in Upington, Northern Cape. You will oversee drilling operations, lead crews, and ensure safe, cost-efficient execution of programs in a challenging remote environment.

Key requirements include extensive drilling supervision experience, strong leadership, and IWCF Level 4 certification. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career progression in the upstream sector.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supervising drilling operations in Oil & Gas.
• Proven ability to lead crews, make critical decisions, and manage budgets.
• Strong knowledge of drilling equipment, well control, and HSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drilling and related activities on rig site to ensure safe, efficient ops.
• Develop and implement detailed drilling programs with engineering team.
• Monitor progress, wellbore stability, and fluids management; adjust as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regs, and HSE standards.
• Lead rig personnel; provide training and performance feedback.
• Oversee maintenance and integrity of drilling equipment and tools.
• Control costs and keep operations within budget.
• Coordinate with geology, completions, and production teams.
• Prepare daily progress reports and operational summaries.

Skills

Drilling supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication skills

Shift work adaptability

HSE management

Education

IWCF Level 4 certification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Supervisor for an on-site role in Upington, Northern Cape. You will oversee drilling operations, lead crews, and ensure safe, cost-efficient execution of programs in a challenging remote environment.

Key requirements include extensive drilling supervision experience, strong leadership, and IWCF Level 4 certification. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career progression in the upstream sector.