Well Site Supervisor

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Field allowances

Medical aid and retirement fund

Career progression

Rotation schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a competent Well Site Supervisor to oversee drilling and well completion operations at field locations starting in the Upington area. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage personnel, equipment, and daily activities to meet operational objectives in the Oil & Gas sector.

You will ensure compliance with HSE policies, supervise rig crews and service personnel, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Well Site Supervisor or Rig Manager in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong background in drilling operations, well control, and safety management.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of drilling equipment, procedures, and best practices.
• Knowledge of relevant HSE regulations and standards.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a remote field environment.
• Relevant certifications in drilling operations and safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all drilling and workover operations on the rig site, ensuring adherence to plans and procedures.
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and regulations.
• Manage and coordinate the activities of rig crews, service company personnel, and other site staff.
• Monitor operational performance, troubleshoot issues, and make timely decisions to maintain progress.
• Oversee the proper use and maintenance of drilling equipment and materials.
• Prepare daily operational reports, documenting progress, challenges, and resource utilization.
• Facilitate effective communication between the rig site and onshore operational support teams.

Skills

Well Site Supervis

Rig management

Drilling operations

Safety management

Leadership

Team management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a competent and experienced Well Site Supervisor to oversee drilling and well completion operations at various field locations, starting in the Upington area. This critical role ensures that all operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements. You will be the primary point of contact on the rig, managing personnel, equipment, and daily activities to achieve operational objectives within the Oil & Gas sector. This hands‑on position requires strong leadership and technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all drilling and workover operations on the rig site, ensuring adherence to plans and procedures.
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and regulations.
• Manage and coordinate the activities of rig crews, service company personnel, and other site staff.
• Monitor operational performance, troubleshoot issues, and make timely decisions to maintain progress.
• Oversee the proper use and maintenance of drilling equipment and materials.
• Prepare daily operational reports, documenting progress, challenges, and resource utilization.
• Facilitate effective communication between the rig site and onshore operational support teams.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Well Site Supervisor or Rig Manager in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong background in drilling operations, well control, and safety management.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of drilling equipment, procedures, and best practices.
• Knowledge of relevant HSE regulations and standards.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a remote field environment.
• Relevant certifications in drilling operations and safety preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and field allowances.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for career progression within operations management.
• Rotation schedule providing ample time off between assignments.
• A challenging and dynamic work environment focused on operational excellence in Upington .