Drilling Superintendent

Drilling Superintendent

A Drilling Superintendent oversees all field drilling operations for oil, gas, or construction projects, ensuring they are safe, efficient, and on budget

Job Description

• Ensure the correct management of the drilling operations by optimizing the assets and equipment and supervising the execution of the activities of his/her subordinates;
• Whenever instructed by his/her superiors liaise on behalf of Company with the Client’s representative regarding contract management and interpretation;
• Verify the maintenance routines of the drilling equipment/assets are appropriate and they guarantee an efficient performance of the drilling activities;
• Be familiar with the established well control procedures;
• Be familiar with the established drilling operational procedures;
• Ensure reporting routines are fulfilled;
• Verify the stock level of spare parts and consumables for the drilling equipment on the rigs of his/her competence are kept at an appropriate level;
• Cooperate with the rig site personnel in performing the rig moving activities by supervising the activity of his subordinates;
• Ensure all classification society and authorities rules and regulations applicable to the activities are adhered to;
• Be safety conscious in all his work and behavior;
• Ensure Company’s and Client’s HSE and Q/A policies and standards are implemented on the rig sites;
• Actively participate to HSE inspections/audit on the rig site;
• Call for / Participate to investigations in case of serious incidents;
• Apply and ensure the correct application of prescribed safety standards and regulations;
• Verify proper housekeeping is maintained on the rig site;

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict health, safety, and environmental (HSE) rules to protect workers and prevent spills or blowouts.

• HPHT experience

• Operations Oversight: Manage daily rig activities, monitor drilling progress, and solve technical problems quickly

• Budget & Logistics: Track expenses, manage equipment inventory, and make cost-effective decisions.

• Team Communication: Lead the drilling crew and connect field workers with engineers, managers, and contractor

• Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field

• Valid well control certification (such as IWCF supervisor level).

• 25+ years drilling experience

• Familiarity with drilling software and equipment

Required Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Benefits

Application Closing Date

• 30 Oct 2026

Location

Lagos

Department

Operations

Employment Type

Contract

Job Level

Managerial

Work Mode

On-site

Experience

• 6+ years

• Company

• Corporate Headhunters Limited