Drilling & Completion Supervisor

Contract Type Rotational / Residential Assignment

Start Date ASAP

Duration Long-Term Assignment (Renewable)

Location Italy - Onshore

Contract Type Rotational / Residential Assignment

Start Date ASAP

Duration Long-Term Assignment (Renewable)

Key Responsibilities

Operations Coordination

• Act as the primary interface between the Drilling, Completion and Logistics teams.
• Ensure all members of the drilling organization remain informed of operational progress.
• Coordinate daily operational activities and communicate priorities to all stakeholders.
• Ensure seamless communication between field and office teams.

Drilling & Completion Supervision:

• Supervise the execution of drilling and completion operations in accordance with approved well programs, procedures, and contingency plans.
• Act as the Company's representative on site during all drilling and completion activities.
• Lead operational decision-making during well control situations.
• Plan and coordinate daily operational activities.
• Ensure equipment, personnel, and services are available and fit for purpose before operations commence.
• Verify that minimum safety stock requirements are maintained on location.
• Supervise third-party contractors and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

HSE Leadership:

• Demonstrate visible HSE leadership and promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure full compliance with Company HSE policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure all rig personnel understand project HSE objectives.
• Verify compliance with environmental requirements and permit conditions.
• Promote continuous improvement in HSE performance.

Performance & Continuous Improvement:

• Ensure accurate operational reporting using approved reporting systems.
• Participate in incident, accident, near miss, and non-conformance investigations.
• Develop and maintain lessons learned documentation.
• Evaluate field personnel competencies and identify training needs.
• Continuously improve drilling and completion performance through operational feedback and best practices.
• Contribute to reducing Non-Productive Time (NPT) and improving operational efficiency.

Problem Solving & Decision Support:

• Immediately report unplanned operational events to management.
• Analyze operational issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Propose alternative operational programs where required.
• Implement revised operational instructions following management approval.

Project & Cost Management:

• Contribute to the achievement of project objectives regarding:
  • Safety
  • Schedule
  • Cost
  • Operational performance
• Support cost optimization initiatives without compromising safety or operational integrity.
• Contribute to operational planning and continuous performance improvement.

HSE & Compliance Responsibilities

The Drilling & Completion Senior Supervisor shall:

• Demonstrate personal commitment to Company HSE policies.
• Ensure compliance with Company procedures and local regulations.
• Promote ethical conduct and compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct.
• Support HSE initiatives and awareness campaigns.
• Ensure safe execution of all drilling and completion activities.
• Protect Company personnel, assets, and the environment at all times.

Qualifications

Education:

• Engineering Degree or equivalent industry experience.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience as a Drilling & Completion Supervisor.
• Strong experience supervising onshore drilling and completion operations.
• Proven experience managing drilling contractors and service companies.
• Experience acting as the Company's on-site representative.
• Strong knowledge of well control, drilling operations, and completion activities.

Technical Skills

• Drilling Operations.
• Completion Operations.
• Well Control.
• Contractor Management.
• Daily Operations Planning.
• Operational Reporting.
• HSE Leadership.
• Risk Assessment.
• Incident Investigation.
• Lessons Learned Management.
• Cost and Performance Optimization.

Certifications

Mandatory

• Valid IWCF Well Control Level 4 certification.

Preferred

• Experience with WellView reporting system or equivalent.
• Additional training relevant to drilling and completion supervision.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Strong decision-making under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in operational environments.

Languages

• Fluent English mandatory.
• French and/or Italian are considered an advantage.

Key Accountabilities

The Drilling & Completion Senior Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring:

• Safe execution of drilling and completion operations.
• Prevention of major well control incidents and environmental events.
• Protection of Company assets.
• Delivery of wells within schedule.
• Reduction of Non-Productive Time (NPT).
• Optimization of operational costs while maintaining the highest HSE standards.