Introduction

What are you going to do 

Our client, a leading organization in the Oil and Gas sector, is seeking an experienced Drilling Supervisor (DSV) to join our client's team on a contract basis in Abu Dhabi. This is a key position overseeing drilling activities, ensuring operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with our client's standards and project objectives. You will play a critical role on the wellsite, acting as the focal point between the rig, service companies, and our client's onshore team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • The Drilling Supervisor will oversee rig-site drilling operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective well delivery in line with company standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. This role requires hands-on leadership at the wellsite, strong technical judgment in complex drilling environments, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary rig teams.
  • Supervise day-to-day drilling operations at the rig site, ensuring adherence to the well program, HSE standards, and operational procedures.
  • Act as the client's/company's on-site representative, coordinating between rig contractor personnel, service companies, and office-based engineering teams.
  • Monitor drilling parameters and provide real-time decision-making support for well control, wellbore stability, and trajectory management.
  • Ensure compliance with well engineering design, particularly for extended reach and horizontal well sections.
  • Lead pre-spud, daily operations, and post-well review meetings.
  • Manage rig-site personnel performance, competency, and adherence to permit-to-work and risk management systems.
  • Coordinate logistics, materials, and third-party service delivery to minimize non-productive time (NPT).
  • Prepare and review daily drilling reports (DDRs), incident reports, and end-of-well summaries.
  • Support cost control and budget tracking at the rig level.
  • Ensure full compliance with local regulatory and client HSE requirements.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Minimum 10-15 years of drilling operations experience, with demonstrated progression to Drilling Supervisor level.
  • Prior experience as a Rig Manager (contractor-side) strongly preferred - brings valuable perspective on rig equipment, crew management, and operational constraints.
  • Proven track record in unconventional horizontal drilling (shale, tight gas, or similar plays).
  • Direct experience with Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) operations, including complex trajectory and torque/drag management.
  • Prior Middle East operational exposure essential - familiarity with regional regulatory frameworks, client expectations, and operating conditions.
  • Strong working knowledge of well control, directional drilling, and casing/cementing operations.
  • Well Control certification (IWCF/IADC) - current and valid Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent industry experience in lieu of degree).

What we offer

Closing: 02 September 2026

Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-295344

MA

Corporate recruiter

Mohamed Ashar

Contact

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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