Introduction

Brunel is seeking a Senior Drilling Completion Supervisor to work in a 2-year contract with one of our clients, a big player in the oil and gas industry. This position will work in a 28x28 days rotation (12 hours per day, 7 days per week), offshore in Suriname.

What are you going to do

Support drilling assets within the Drilling & Wells department and supervise offshore drilling and completion operations.
Act as the company's offshore representative and lead communication with the onshore operational team.
Ensure proper implementation of drilling and completion programs, including issuance and enforcement of rig standing instructions.
Supervise critical and high-risk operations, with particular accountability for well control and blowout prevention.
Ensure compliance with Company rules, HSE requirements, bridging documents, and well control procedures.
Coordinate daily operations, logistics, equipment readiness, and upcoming activities to maintain safe and efficient operations.
Optimize rig equipment, processes, and operational performance in collaboration with contractors and the onshore operations team.
Promote best practices to prevent major accidents, protect company assets, reduce Non-Productive Time (NPT), and improve operational efficiency.
Review daily operational reports and contribute to lessons learned and continuous performance improvement.
Lead, manage, motivate, and develop the offshore team, including mentoring junior drilling and completion supervisors when onboard.
Act as Rig Site Emergency Response Safety Engineer (RSES), ensuring compliance with Company and Contractor HSE standards.
Lead safety initiatives and ensure proper reporting and immediate escalation of incidents, accidents, and operational anomalies.
Serve as On-Scene Commander during emergency response situations.

Essential skills and knowledge

Technician or Engineering profile (Master's degree of Engineering or equivalent).
Experience in operational environment in drilling, experience as DCSSV.
Good knowledge of offshore and specifically deepwater environment.

What we offer

Closing: 22 October 2026

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Vacancy reference: TR-302292

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Corporate recruiter

Isabel Machareth

+55 21 3328 2828

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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.