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Drilling Construction Supervisor

@ Nabors

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

7+ years experience
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Overview

Nabors is hiring a Drilling Construction Supervisor to plan and execute rig integrity work and to supervise offshore trades and construction activities. The role involves generating permits, managing SIMOPS with the client and Nabors offshore management, and delivering daily reporting. The posting requires at least 7 years of drilling, construction or engineering experience and 5 years of supervisory experience, plus offshore certifications.

Responsibilities:

  • Generate permits and manage SIMOPS with client and offshore management
  • Directly supervise offshore trades and construction activities
  • Ensure preventive maintenance and scheduled rig inspections are carried out
  • Report daily on completed tasks, productive and non-productive time

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma required
  • At least 7 years of drilling, construction or engineering experience
  • At least 5 years of supervisory experience
  • Offshore certifications: BST, H2S, installation safety induction, WHMIS
  • Ability to read general arrangement drawings, P&IDs and piping ISOs

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Employer posting date
2026-10-19
First seen by our source
2026-10-19
Source record updated
2026-10-21

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience7+ years
Management experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsBasic Survival Training (BST), Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), Installation Safety Induction, Regulatory Awareness, WHMIS
EducationHigh school (required)

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Nabors

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Innovating the Future of Energy

Full company description

Nabors Industries is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in approximately 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world. Nabors owns and operates one of the world’s largest land-based drilling rig fleet and is a provider of offshore drilling rigs in the United States and multiple international markets. Nabors also provides directional drilling services, performance tools and innovative technologies for its own rig fleet and those of third parties. Utilizing its advanced drilling automation capabilities, Nabors’ highly skilled workforce continues to set new standards for operational excellence and transform our industry.

LinkedIn followers
241,498
People associated on LinkedIn
7,406
Reported office locations
  • 515 West Greens Road, Houston, Texas 77067, US
  • Crown House, Second Floor, 4 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton, HM 08, Bermuda, US
  • JAFZA South Zone 2, Plot No. S20702, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, US
Business categories
  • Machinery Manufacturing
  • Robotics
  • Oil and Gas
  • Industrial
  • Energy
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Marketing Automation
  • Customer Service
Other recorded names
  • Nabors
  • Nabors Career Site
  • Nabors Industries
Specialties
  • Onshore Drilling
  • Offshore Drilling
  • Specialized Drilling
  • Drilling Equipment Manufacturing
  • Directional Drilling
  • Drilling Software
  • Horizontal Drilling
  • Technology
  • Digital
  • Automation
  • Robotics
  • Decarbonization
  • Energy Transition
  • Geothermal
  • and Energy Storage
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No
Reported total investment
4,100,000,000

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Nabors Industries is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in approximately 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing…

FieldValue
IndustryOil and Gas
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersHouston, Texas
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1952
SpecialtiesOnshore DrillingOffshore DrillingSpecialized DrillingDrilling Equipment ManufacturingDirectional DrillingDrilling SoftwareHorizontal DrillingTechnologyDigitalAutomation
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Job description

The Drilling Construction Supervisor takes total ownership of Project as assigned by providing support and expertise to Drilling Maintenance Team with planning and execution of rig integrity.

  • Generation of permits and management of SIMOPS through direct engagement with client and Nabors offshore management
  • Coordination of materials once mobilized to the platform
  • Direct supervision of offshore trades and construction activities
  • Daily reporting of completed tasks, including productive time, non-productive time and issues
  • Provide visible leadership with a Total Ownership attitude. Owns safety standards.
  • Enforce, clarify, and follow Company policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Support and assist onsite HSE Advisor for implementing rig site surveys, safety evaluations and hazard identification (hazard hunts).
  • Promote operational excellence through procedural discipline.
  • Delegate work effectively with a clear definition of requirements and expectations.
  • Ensure that Company preventive maintenance procedures are implemented and observed.
  • Responsible for periodic scheduled rig inspections and filing of all pertinent reports.
  • Collaborate with client drilling representative and coordinate with drill crew to accomplish optimum desired drilling conditions.
  • Collaborates with vendors and service personnel to ensure a smooth transition for scheduled operational changes.
  • Ensure all rig operations are carried out in compliance with policies and procedures while adhering to any state and/or federal regulations.
  • Attend and actively participate to contribute knowledge, guidance and recommendations at all safety, operational, or leadership meetings as a Front-Line Leader.
  • Ensure that scheduled preventative maintenance is completely proficiently in order to minimize operational downtime.
  • Comply with platform emergency response plan or station bills during emergencies and/or drills.
  • Provide guidance and support to drill crew and third party personnel when installing rig specific equipment associated with various Upgrade and Construction scopes.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities expected for this position.

  • Able to identify and understand functionality of various rig equipment.

  • Knowledgeable and proficient in basic rigger’s role to ensure safe lifting operations are performed.

  • Knowledgeable of mechanical systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools.

  • Must have the capacity to work effectively under critical path timelines and complex situations.

  • Can demonstrate knowledge of the following operations:

    • Dropped objects prevention

    • Line of fire, zone of exclusion and safe zone operations

  • Must have good verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in English with staff, management, customers and vendors.

  • Must possess sound reasoning skills, common sense and the ability to follow directions.

  • Must possess basic mathematical skills (equivalent to a high school education) and be proficient in rig math.

  • Ability to read and interpret General Arrangement drawing, P&IDs and Piping ISOs.

  • Familiarity interfacing with Project Schedules and Resource Allocations

  • Education, experience, and certifications:

    • High School diploma is required

    • Must be able to obtain appropriate Offshore certifications

      • Basic Survival Training (BST)

      • Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)

      • Installation Safety Induction

      • Regulatory Awareness

      • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

    • Should have at least 7 years of work experience pertaining to drilling/construction/engineering.

    • Should have at least 5 years of supervisory experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

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