About this role
Engineering – Rig Supervisor III
Location: LAGOS STATE, Nigeria
Category: Others
Job Type: Contracts
Job Nature: STANDARD
Date of Expiry: 30TH October 2026
Description
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MAIN FUNCTIONS
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Represents the company on a rig site to support the safe and efficient execution of well plans. Is the primary contact for rig and third party personnel to ensure logistics for personnel, equipment, and services are appropriately organized and managed.
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TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Responsible for communicating expectations regarding safety, security, health and environment; provides guidance and supports managing Safety, Security, Health, and Environment (SSHE) events. Responsible for communicating oi Systems (oi System (oi) ) expectations on the rig site.
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Monitors rig operations to provide feedback and input to the rig contractor to ensure well-controlled procedures are properly followed and emergency situations are appropriately managed. Responsible for ensuring that safety, Operational, environmental, security, and other drills are conducted on site at specified frequencies. Responsible for ensuring drilling and completion procedures are followed as approved and utilizes management of change processes if changes are required. Orders and organizes logistics for services and equipment necessary to conduct drilling and completion operations efficiently. Supports onsite surveillance requirements for the operation in areas such as kick detection, abnormal pressure detection, torque & drag, mud properties, and solids control efficiency. Responsible for the generation of accurate and adequate operations reports. Interfaces with engineering and geology to ensure understanding of well objectives and procedural requirements.
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Job Requirement
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Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline; equivalent technical qualifications may be considered depending on company requirements.
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Typically, 8–12 years of relevant experience in drilling, rig operations, workover, or well-servicing activities, including substantial supervisory experience.
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Demonstrated experience coordinating rig personnel, contractors, equipment, and operational activities.
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Relevant well-control certification appropriate to the assigned duties and operating environment.
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Valid offshore survival, medical fitness, and other site-specific certifications where applicable.
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Experience with drilling programs, operational reporting, risk assessment, and HSE management systems