Drilling Superintendent (Rotational 28/28)

About the role

Assala Energy, an oil and gas exploration and production company operating in Gabon, is looking for a Drilling Superintendent to lead the safe and effective delivery of drilling operations. The role acts as the technical authority for well engineering execution, covering rig start-up, operational performance and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. It is a rotational position of 28 days.

Key responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, security, environmental and well control aspects of drilling operations and new rig intake, including hazard identification and risk management, HAZID and HAZOP for non-routine operations and new technologies, and contractor oversight.
• Ensure compliance with company well control policies, standards and contingency plans.
• Coordinate rig start-up and well program execution, manage day-to-day drilling operations (HSE, equipment, maintenance, performance), and guide Drilling Supervisors on drilling, completions, workovers and abandonment.
• Maintain the well engineering risk register, track performance, run after-action reviews and contribute to long-term drilling strategies as part of the Wells Management Team.
• Manage and develop well engineering teams on site and in the office, including performance reviews and competency assessments.
• Own and implement the company Well Delivery Process, safeguard company assets, and manage interfaces with asset teams, contractors, service providers and regulators.
• Supervise drilling contractors and service personnel, and act as Contract Holder for drilling services and rigs as assigned.

Required profile

• Engineering degree or equivalent in petroleum engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in oil and gas drilling and well operations, including leadership roles within wells teams.
• Strong analytical and engineering mindset, effective communication in a multicultural setting, and strong leadership and coaching skills.

Required skills

• HSE leadership, major emergency management and well control.
• Drilling operations, well engineering and barrier management.
• Completions, well interventions and abandonment operations.
• Well engineering tools, models and industry standards.