Assistant Drilling & Completions Supervisor

Our client, an independent oil and gas operator, is currently recruiting for an Assistant Drilling & Completions Supervisor to join their offshore UK operations. The role is offered on a 3/3 rotational basis, with an immediate start and a contract duration through to 30 November 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main duties to be held on the position on the rig:

• Gain experience and acquire the knowledge and understanding of a wide variety drilling techniques and good practice.
• Directly supervise those operations delegated by Senior Drilling and Completion Supervisor.
• Participate in Company and rig contractor HSE management systems and promote safety throughout all activities.
• Perform regular permit to work audits for rig based maintenance and/or construction activities.
• Analyse the operations performed on the rig. Look for and propose ways of optimisation. Special focus on troublesome operations - provide a systematic concise debriefing (ppt format).
• Look back at lessons learnt and ensure they are implemented for subsequent operations and wells. Ensure all steps in Drilling Programs are carefully implemented. Report identified gaps to onshore team.
• Update on a daily basis the well performance dashboard, the well T-Desk file (when applicable) and lessons learnt register. Check cost control follow up sheet on a daily basis.
• Provide End of Phase Reports for each well section to onshore drilling engineer on due time (i.e. 15 days max. after the end of the section).
• Provide rig Daily Statement to onshore Supt on a daily basis (by email). 
• Record and compare performance and efficiency of each occurrence of all repetitive operations on the rig (trips, BHA M/U, BOP tests, TDS maintenance, etc.). Provide a quarterly synthesis.
• Provide comparison of the actual vs planned costs on a detailed level when required.
• Review drilling engineering calculations, review DDIs, assist in preparation and execution of specialist operations.
• Prepare T-Desk file of the well and ensure up-to-date to provide drilling simulations on a daily basis (ECD follow-up, tripping speed, T&D, etc.). Ensure drilling data are stored in a proper way (in T-Desk or excel format).
• Monitor hole cleaning efficiency (excel sheet with T-Desk simulations or T-Desk directly) using drilling values (T&D & ECD) vs simulated values. Use the tool to make real-time decision on additional circulations / wiper trips.
• Support operations by preparing tallies, deck management drawings.
• Verify 3rd party tooling inventory upon supervision request: i.e. bits, fishing tools, etc

REQUIREMENTS

• The job holder will hold a BSc of MSc or equivalent in appropriate engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Offshore or Petroleum) with experience in well engineering.
• Organisational skills to prioritise and manage a heavy workload in a rapidly changing environment
• Good computer skills, especially in Drilling Engineering softwares (T-DESK, Wellview ...)
• Job Holder will be committed to developing skills and experience in technical discipline i.e. well completion design, well architecture calculation etc.