Deepwater Fluids & Cement Senior Supervisor

Duration / Location

• Starting date: Q1 2026
• Duration: 12 Months (renewable)
• Location: Offshore, Namibia & South Africa - Deepwater Exploration Campaign
• Status: Offshore, rotational (4 weeks on / 4 weeks off)

Missions / Service Dimensions

The Fluids & Cement Supervisor is responsible for:

Operational Supervision

• Supervise all critical rig-site fluids-related operations, including cementing jobs, mud displacements, and formation integrity tests.
• Ensure proper application of fluids, cement, and waste management services to optimize performance.
• Report any solids control equipment failures or non-conformance services.
• Conduct QA/QC of mud and cement systems, stock inventories, product consumption, and Contractor reporting.

Planning & Coordination

• Participate in the preparation of fluids and cement instructions, including cementing programs and mud maintenance plans.
• Coordinate actions between rig teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure best procedures are applied.
• Provide offshore feedback to the Fluids & Cement Superintendent (FSI) for SQM preparation and annual reporting.
• Contribute to the preparation of fluids, cement, and waste management annual reports as required by HQ.

HSE & Compliance

• Ensure Company and Contractor HSE standards are fully implemented and respected.
• Supervise completion of all well environmental reports, including validation through a Compliance Engineer onboard.
• Capture and document lessons learnt (REX) throughout the operations for continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification recommended.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years in deepwater drilling environments, with proven experience in exploration wells.
• Strong background in WBM and NABM systems, cementing operations, and solids control equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and optimize complex offshore fluids & cement operations.

HSE

• Trained and experienced in well control, emergency response, and safety-critical operations.

Languages

• English (mandatory, fluent spoken and written); French (a strong advantage).

Personal

• Team player with strong communication and coordination skills.
• Flexible and culturally sensitive management style.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure offshore environments and ensure alignment of all stakeholders.