At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead drilling operations and ensure safe, efficient execution of projects.
- Company: Join Canadian Natural, a leader in the energy sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Monday to Friday schedule, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Frequent field visits and excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in drilling operations while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in drilling operations with strong leadership and technical skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Lead drilling operations from Canadian Natural’s Calgary office, applying rig-site leadership and well control expertise across active programs. The schedule is Monday to Friday. As Drilling Superintendent, you will oversee safe, efficient, cost-effective program execution. You will guide drilling engineers, Wellsite Supervisors, contractors, and service providers through planning, execution, performance optimization, and post-well reviews. Frequent field visits support wellsite operations and safety expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise up to three drilling rigs across operating areas
- Support drilling engineers with planning, risk reviews, and execution
- Monitor performance, costs, forecasts, and approved AFE limits
- Manage contractor performance, invoices, safety, quality, and service delivery
- Lead readiness reviews, post-well evaluations, and lessons learned
Requirements:
- 10+ years of drilling operations experience
- Significant rig-site leadership and Wellsite Supervisor experience
- Technical knowledge of drilling, well control, and rig equipment
- Experience managing budgets, AFEs, forecasts, and invoice approvals
- Valid Supervisor-Level Well Control Certification
- Bring drilling leadership, contractor management, cost control, and well control expertise to Canadian Natural’s Calgary operations.
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