Drilling Supervisor - Rig and Workover Operations
Posted date [2026-09-30]
(ID: 52758)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Drilling Supervisor - Rig and Workover OperationsJob Snapshot
Role: Drilling Supervisor - Rig and Workover Operations
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Experience: Minimum 5 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
ADNOC Group\'s Drilling Supervisor - Rig and Workover Operations position in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates involves supervising drilling, workover, and well completion activities performed by contractors and service companies on an assigned rig. The role is responsible for ensuring that approved operational programs are implemented safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contractual requirements and established health, safety, and environmental standards.
The position requires practical knowledge of drilling operations, well intervention activities, contractor supervision, and rig site coordination. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, monitor equipment and material utilization, and maintain accurate operational and cost reporting.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu
Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Purpose
The Drilling Supervisor is responsible for controlling operational activities associated with drilling, workover, and well completion programs on an assigned rig.
The position involves directing contractor activities, supervising specialist oilfield services, coordinating equipment and material requirements, and ensuring that field operations comply with approved programs and safety procedures.
The supervisor also evaluates changing operational conditions and recommends appropriate adjustments to maintain safe and effective drilling and well intervention activities.
Job Specific Accountabilities
Drilling and Workover Operations
- Supervise the execution of approved drilling, workover, and well completion programs on the assigned rig.
- Direct and coordinate operational activities performed by drilling contractors and specialist service companies.
- Monitor drilling and well intervention activities to ensure compliance with approved operational requirements.
- Recommend and implement amendments to drilling and workover programs when changing operational conditions require adjustments.
- Oversee the implementation of operational instructions and maintain coordination between rig personnel and service providers.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure activities are conducted in accordance with relevant contractual provisions.
Specialized Oilfield Services
The supervisor oversees technical services associated with drilling, well completion, and workover operations.
Responsibilities include monitoring and coordinating:
- Wireline logging operations
- Fishing and well intervention activities
- Tubing running and pulling operations
- Well completion installation
- Acidizing operations
- Cementing services
- Directional drilling activities
- Production testing
- Well sampling
- Coring operations
The position requires coordination with specialist service personnel to ensure that these activities follow the applicable operational programs and safety requirements.
Rig Site Safety and Compliance
- Ensure drilling and workover operations comply with ADNOC Group health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Monitor activities within the rig site and camp area for compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
- Oversee safe working practices during drilling, completion, and well intervention activities.
- Coordinate rig mobilization and site preparation while protecting existing company facilities.
- Verify that relevant operational activities follow established safety rules and regulations.
- Maintain oversight of contractor activities to support safe and controlled field operations.
Rig Mobilization and Well Site Preparation
The position includes participation in rig mobilization and demobilization activities associated with assigned well locations.
- Receive designated well locations from field operations personnel and coordinate their handover to drilling contractors.
- Supervise site preparation activities before rig mobilization.
- Monitor rig movement and positioning to ensure the safety of company facilities.
- Oversee relevant well plugging activities.
- Verify the proper installation and fitting of Christmas tree accessories.
- Ensure well sites are appropriately leveled and fenced according to operational requirements.
- Coordinate site activities with field operations personnel and contractors.
Materials and Equipment Coordination
- Supervise the supply and distribution of company materials and equipment required for rig operations.
- Monitor material consumption to support economical and cost-effective utilization.
- Coordinate equipment availability with contractors and relevant supply personnel.
- Review material requirements associated with drilling, workover, and completion activities.
- Maintain oversight of equipment and material usage during assigned rig operations.
Operational Reporting and Cost Monitoring
The Drilling Supervisor prepares daily drilling and workover reports covering operational activities completed during the preceding 24 hours.
Reports must summarize rig activities, operational progress, and associated costs.
The position also involves monitoring expenditure related to assigned operations and supporting the efficient use of materials, equipment, and contracted services within the approved financial budget.
Minimum Qualifications
Diploma in Engineering.
Experience and Knowledge
A minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
The role involves practical understanding of drilling, workover, well completion, and rig site operations.
Relevant operational knowledge includes contractor coordination, drilling program execution, oilfield service activities, equipment utilization, operational reporting, and health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Professional Certifications
Applicable professional certifications as required for the position.
Operational Responsibilities
The supervisor works directly with drilling contractors, service company personnel, and field operations teams to coordinate activities on the assigned rig.
The position involves monitoring operational performance, responding to changing field conditions, and ensuring that drilling and well intervention programs are executed according to approved requirements.
Its responsibilities extend across operational supervision, technical service coordination, rig mobilization, material management, and daily cost reporting.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is an Abu Dhabi-based energy company operating across the oil and gas value chain, including exploration, production, processing, and energy resource development. Its upstream operations involve drilling, well completion, and production activities supported by s
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Purpose
The Drilling Supervisor is responsible for controlling operational activities associated with drilling, workover, and well completion programs on an assigned rig.
The position involves directing contractor activities, supervising specialist oilfield services, coordinating equipment and material requirements, and ensuring that field operations comply with approved programs and safety procedures.
The supervisor also evaluates changing operational conditions and recommends appropriate adjustments to maintain safe and effective drilling and well intervention activities.
Job Specific Accountabilities
Drilling and Workover Operations
- Supervise the execution of approved drilling, workover, and well completion programs on the assigned rig.
- Direct and coordinate operational activities performed by drilling contractors and specialist service companies.
- Monitor drilling and well intervention activities to ensure compliance with approved operational requirements.
- Recommend and implement amendments to drilling and workover programs when changing operational conditions require adjustments.
- Oversee the implementation of operational instructions and maintain coordination between rig personnel and service providers.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure activities are conducted in accordance with relevant contractual provisions.
Specialized Oilfield Services
The supervisor oversees technical services associated with drilling, well completion, and workover operations.
Responsibilities include monitoring and coordinating:
- Wireline logging operations
- Fishing and well intervention activities
- Tubing running and pulling operations
- Well completion installation
- Acidizing operations
- Cementing services
- Directional drilling activities
- Production testing
- Well sampling
- Coring operations
The position requires coordination with specialist service personnel to ensure that these activities follow the applicable operational programs and safety requirements.
Rig Site Safety and Compliance
- Ensure drilling and workover operations comply with ADNOC Group health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Monitor activities within the rig site and camp area for compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
- Oversee safe working practices during drilling, completion, and well intervention activities.
- Coordinate rig mobilization and site preparation while protecting existing company facilities.
- Verify that relevant operational activities follow established safety rules and regulations.
- Maintain oversight of contractor activities to support safe and controlled field operations.
Rig Mobilization and Well Site Preparation
The position includes participation in rig mobilization and demobilization activities associated with assigned well locations.
- Receive designated well locations from field operations personnel and coordinate their handover to drilling contractors.
- Supervise site preparation activities before rig mobilization.
- Monitor rig movement and positioning to ensure the safety of company facilities.
- Oversee relevant well plugging activities.
- Verify the proper installation and fitting of Christmas tree accessories.
- Ensure well sites are appropriately leveled and fenced according to operational requirements.
- Coordinate site activities with field operations personnel and contractors.
Materials and Equipment Coordination
- Supervise the supply and distribution of company materials and equipment required for rig operations.
- Monitor material consumption to support economical and cost-effective utilization.
- Coordinate equipment availability with contractors and relevant supply personnel.
- Review material requirements associated with drilling, workover, and completion activities.
- Maintain oversight of equipment and material usage during assigned rig operations.
Operational Reporting and Cost Monitoring
The Drilling Supervisor prepares daily drilling and workover reports covering operational activities completed during the preceding 24 hours.
Reports must summarize rig activities, operational progress, and associated costs.
The position also involves monitoring expenditure related to assigned operations and supporting the efficient use of materials, equipment, and contracted services within the approved financial budget.
Minimum Qualifications
Diploma in Engineering.
Experience and Knowledge
A minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
The role involves practical understanding of drilling, workover, well completion, and rig site operations.
Relevant operational knowledge includes contractor coordination, drilling program execution, oilfield service activities, equipment utilization, operational reporting, and health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Professional Certifications
Applicable professional certifications as required for the position.
Operational Responsibilities
The supervisor works directly with drilling contractors, service company personnel, and field operations teams to coordinate activities on the assigned rig.
The position involves monitoring operational performance, responding to changing field conditions, and ensuring that drilling and well intervention programs are executed according to approved requirements.
Its responsibilities extend across operational supervision, technical service coordination, rig mobilization, material management, and daily cost reporting.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is an Abu Dhabi-based energy company operating across the oil and gas value chain, including exploration, production, processing, and energy resource development. Its upstream operations involve drilling, well completion, and production activities supported by s
