Underbalanced Drilling (UBD) Supervisor
Job ID:
644474
23 Oct 2026
Diploma; Graduate; Engineering Graduates/PG
Energy /Nuclear /Solar /Power
Engineering
Equipment Operators/Inspectors
Installation / Maintenance / Repair
Oil / Gas / Petroleum
Production / Manufacturing
Quality / Testing
Oilfield Equipment and Services industry experience, fluid pressure, drilling, rigging
Jobseekers from any country; Locally available candidates only apply for this job
Requirements:
Relevant Oilfield Equipment and Services - OFS industry experience.
Strong technical knowledge in the respective discipline.
Previous Middle East experience will be an added advantage.
A UBD (Underbalanced Drilling) Supervisor is a specialized leadership and technical role in the oil and gas industry. This position manages operations where the pressure exerted in the wellbore is kept lower than the fluid pressure of the formation being drilled.
Key Responsibilities
• Operations & Rigging: Supervises, directs, and performs all phases of rigging up and down service line equipment on onshore and offshore work locations.
• Well Site Coordination: Liaises with the company’s wellsite representative, geologists, and drilling teams to maintain underbalanced conditions and meet project objectives.
• Data & Calculations: Monitors well instruments, interprets real-time drilling data, and performs necessary calculations to ensure data quality and operational adjustments.
• Safety & Compliance: Conducts pre-job toolbox safety meetings, manages job plan changes, and ensures full adherence to industry regulations and environmental standards.
• Mentorship: Trains and mentors lower-level service operators and assistant operators at the well site and field camp.
Typical Requirements
• Experience: Generally requires 9+ years of overall oilfield drilling experience, including 5+ to 7+ years specifically in Underbalanced Drilling (UBD) and/or Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD).
• Education & Certifications: High school diploma or equivalent, often accompanied by specialized industry competencies and safety certifications (such as Svc Spec III-GBA or equivalent well control/H2S credentials).
• Skills: Strong mathematical acumen, data analysis capability, leadership, and clear communication skills for multi-rig and multi-party coordination.
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