Field Supervisor - Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD)
Job Overview
The Field Supervisor is a senior-level supervisory and entry-level management role responsible for overseeing and safely executing all Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) operations on the rig. This position serves as the primary liaison between the client, rig personnel, Weatherford crews, and the office, with full accountability for MPD equipment performance, operational execution, safety compliance, and the mentoring of junior personnel.
Responsibilities- Supervise, manage, and lead all MPD operations on the rig from a technical, operational, and safety perspective
- Act as the primary point of contact between the client, rig personnel, Weatherford crews, and office support teams
- Rig up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot all MPD equipment, including RCD element changes and event identification
- Ensure MPD equipment is fully functional, green tagged, and inventoried prior to mobilization and during operations
- Manage crew shifts, rotations, logistics, and daily operational activities on location
- Conduct safety meetings, enforce QHSE procedures, and report incidents in accordance with company policy
- Train, mentor, and supervise MPD crew members and junior personnel
- Coordinate with third-party service providers such as mud logging, MWD, directional, and drilling services
- Maintain daily communication with client representatives and service companies on location
- Manage inventory, logistics, and job ticket documentation, ensuring timely submission to the office
- Oversee preventive maintenance activities and ensure completion of required checklists
- Document operations, incidents, and performance data in the Weatherford Performance Tracking System
- Support shop activities as required, including equipment preparation, green tagging, and shipping coordination
- Ensure compliance with Weatherford quality policies, operating procedures, and safety standards
- Complete required competency assessments and support personnel evaluations when qualified
- Perform additional MPD-related duties as assigned by management
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on MPD operational expertise
- In-depth knowledge of MPD equipment, procedures, and well control practices
- Excellent leadership, supervisory, and mentoring capabilities
- Strong organizational, planning, and workload prioritization skills
- High attention to detail and strong safety awareness
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
- Flexibility to operate in demanding field environments and changing conditions
- Basic understanding of electrical and hydraulic principles (preferred)
- Minimum 8+ years of Managed Pressure Drilling experience
- Minimum 2 years of oilfield supervisory experience
- Willingness to travel to remote, offshore, and international work locations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills
- High School Diploma, GED, or technical degree related to the oil and gas industry
- English proficiency
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About Us
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.
We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.
Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry.At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.
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