Operations Superintendent - Deep Drilling

We are seeking an Operations Superintendent – Deep Drilling Land Rigs (3000 HP / HPHT) for our client in Kuwait.  

Position Overview: The Operations Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of deep drilling land rig operations, ensuring compliance with client requirements, company policies, and regulatory standards. 

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Management:

• Manage the day-to-day operational performance of assigned 3000 HP deep drilling land rigs.
• Ensure drilling operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved drilling programs.
• Monitor rig performance and implement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce non-productive time (NPT).
• Support rig start-ups, mobilizations, commissioning, and demobilization activities.
• Coordinate operational resources to meet contractual obligations and client expectations.
• Provide technical and operational guidance to Rig Managers and field leadership.

HSE & Well Control:

• Promote a strong HSE culture across all drilling operations.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, client requirements, and local regulatory standards.
• Verify implementation of well control procedures and emergency response plans.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Lead operational risk assessments and management of change (MOC) processes.
• Ensure operational readiness for HPHT drilling activities.

HPHT & Deep Drilling Operations:

• Oversee execution of HPHT drilling operations while maintaining operational integrity.
• Monitor drilling parameters and operational risks associated with deep wells.
• Ensure equipment suitability for high-pressure drilling environments.
• Coordinate with engineering, drilling, and maintenance teams to manage operational risks.
• Review drilling performance and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

Client Management:

• Serve as the primary operational interface with clients.
• Attend daily operational meetings and performance reviews.
• Ensure timely reporting of operational performance.
• Resolve operational issues while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Support contract execution and service delivery objectives.

Personnel Leadership:

• Provide leadership and coaching to Rig Managers, Toolpushers, and field supervisors.
• Promote teamwork across multicultural workforces.
• Identify training and competency development requirements.
• Conduct operational audits and performance evaluations.
• Support succession planning and workforce development.

Financial & Performance Management:

• Monitor operational costs and identify efficiency improvements.
• Support budgeting and cost control initiatives.
• Review KPIs, including:
• Non-Productive Time (NPT)
• Rig uptime
• Safety performance
• Drilling efficiency
• Operational reliability
• Optimize resource utilization while maintaining operational integrity.

Planning & Coordination:

• Coordinate with Maintenance, Logistics, Procurement, HSE, and Engineering departments.
• Ensure availability of equipment, consumables, and personnel.
• Participate in operational planning meetings.
• Manage contingency planning for critical operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related technical discipline (preferred).
• Proven experience of 12+ years of drilling operations with minimum 5 years as Operations Superintendent or equivalent.
• Experience managing multiple drilling rigs simultaneously.
• Proven leadership of 3000 HP deep drilling land rig operations in HPHT environments.
• Strong operational experience across Middle East drilling projects.
• Ability to manage multicultural teams and build high-performing operational cultures.
• Demonstrated success in reducing NPT and improving drilling performance.
• Strong client-facing experience with international operators and drilling contractors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of drilling operations, well control, and HSE management systems.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of commercial awareness with the ability to balance operational performance, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Experience supporting rig upgrades, commissioning, and major operational improvement projects.
• Valid IWCF or IADC WellSharp Supervisor certification.
• Candidates from Canada, United States, Europe, Eastern Europe, Australia, China are preferred.