Oversee and manage all drilling, workover, and plug & abandonment (P&A) operations to ensure activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with the approved drilling programme.
Ensure strict adherence to drilling parameters, well control procedures, company operating standards, and standing instructions.
Review, verify, and approve daily drilling reports, operational records, equipment status reports, and P&A progress logs.
Supervise, direct, and mentor Drillers, Assistant Drillers, and drilling crews in a conventional jack-up rig environment.
Conduct regular toolbox meetings, safety briefings, and pre-job risk assessments to ensure crew alignment and safety awareness.
Act as the main offshore point of contact between the drilling crew, marine team, OIM, and Company Man.
Ensure the rig remains in a state of operational readiness, including drilling systems, well control equipment, BOPs, top drive, mud pumps, and safety systems.
Coordinate closely with marine and maintenance teams during short rig moves, jacking-up and jacking-down operations, and proximity work around existing platforms.
Maintain strong awareness of leg penetration, punch-through, and re-penetration risks, particularly when operating in previously used locations.
Enforce all safety policies and procedures during drilling and P&A operations.
Lead incident investigations, safety drills, and risk assessments related to drilling, well control, and rig movement activities.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory and client HSE requirements.
Coordinate logistics related to drilling operations, including tools, consumables, materials, and personnel movements.
Interface with service providers and onshore support teams to ensure smooth execution of drilling and P&A activities.
Ensure all well control equipment is properly maintained, tested, and ready for use.
Supervise and lead well control situations, ensuring correct procedures are followed at all times.
Maintain accurate records of drilling operations, crew rosters, equipment utilisation, and material consumption.
Qualification
Valid IWCF Certificate in Drilling – Supervisor Level 4 (mandatory).
Minimum ten (10) years of offshore drilling experience, with at least three (3) to five (5) years in a Toolpusher or Senior Drilling Supervisor role.
Strong background in jack-up rig operations, preferably supporting or leading P&A or well intervention campaigns.
Proven experience working on conventional jack-up rigs (non-automated / handbrake systems; not cyber or fully automated rigs).
Solid understanding of drilling operations, well control practices, safety procedures, and rig equipment.
Familiarity with frequent short rig moves, jacking operations, and coordination with marine teams during high-tempo campaigns.
Awareness of seabed conditions, footprint re-use, and associated punch-through or rapid penetration risks.
Valid BOSIET / HUET, Offshore Medical, and other mandatory offshore certifications.