07/09/2026
NOW HIRING | Drilling Superintendent
We're seeking an experienced Drilling Superintendent to lead the safe and efficient ex*****on of offshore well operations.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced drilling professional with extensive offshore expertise in well intervention, drilling, and completions. Working closely with internal teams and contractors, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations while supporting Operational Excellence.
Location: St. John's, NL with travel offshore and to a MODU in Norway during the project startup phase
Contract: Approximately 1 year with potential for extension
Schedule: Initially office-based with travel to Norway, transitioning to a 28/28 rotational schedule based in St. John's. Frequent offshore travel is required.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the safe ex*****on of offshore well operations in accordance with Operational Excellence principles
• Manage drilling, well intervention, and workover activities to achieve project objectives
• Deliver operations safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Lead wellsite operations and provide field leadership through regular offshore visits
• Manage contractors, monitor KPIs, and resolve performance issues
• Apply SIMOPS procedures while coordinating activities alongside producing assets
• Lead offshore incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Support emergency response planning and exercises
• Work collaboratively with engineering, marine, aviation, EH&S, SCM, Finance, and production teams
• Identify opportunities to implement cost-effective technologies and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
• 15+ years of experience in drilling, completions, and well intervention activities
• Minimum 3 years of offshore drilling and completions experience
• Extensive experience with harsh environment, mid-water MODU operations
• Previous experience supporting MODU intake scopes
• Strong knowledge of drilling engineering, emergency response, and applicable legislation
• CAPP required regulatory training
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of geophysical, geological, and reservoir engineering considerations
If you're ready to lead complex offshore drilling operations and contribute to safe, high-performing project ex*****on, we'd love to hear from you.
📩 Apply online or connect directly with:
Geanine McGrath
Recruitment Manager
📧 [email protected]
Shauna Pierce
Senior 360 Recruiter
📧 [email protected]
https://www.tealrecruitment.com/opportunities?tab=energy
