ARAMCO RIG SUPERINTENDENT NEEDED IN SAUDI ARABIA

Job Summary / Objective
The Rig Superintendent provides high-level operational command and technical leadership over rig engineering initiatives. This position assumes ultimate on-site accountability for driving drilling efficiency, maintaining asset safety, and enforcing strict regulatory and company compliance guidelines.

Core Responsibilities

  • Oversee Rig Operations: Direct and manage comprehensive on-site drilling engineering programs and rig operational workflows to achieve structural performance targets.
  • Enforce Technical Standards: Ensure all well operations strictly align with standard petroleum engineering principles and design parameters.
  • Maintain Well Control Readiness: Supervise well monitoring activities and stand prepared to lead emergency well control protocols in compliance with current certifications.
  • Coordinate Site Transport: Manage safe vehicle transport and logistics across field areas utilizing authorized driving clearances.

Role Requirements & Qualifications

  • Education: Must hold a BS Degree in Petroleum Engineering.
  • Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of direct experience in drilling engineering and operations.
  • Certifications: Must maintain a current, valid certificate in Blowout Prevention (BOP) and well control.
  • Mobility: Must possess a valid Saudi driving license or a Saudi Arab Government acceptable international license to drive SAUDI ARAMCO vehicles.

    These vacancies are for experienced international drilling and workover professionals for assignments in Saudi Arabia. Please apply only if you meet the stated qualification, experience and operational requirements for the position, are available for the required rotation, and are willing and able to travel to Saudi Arabia and attend interviews when required.


    PRE-APPLICATION EXPERIENCE SCREENING

    To ensure compatibility with current client contracts and deployment requirements, please confirm whether you have the required level of direct, on-site professional experience relevant to the position advertised, gained in the following international operating environments: the UK, Europe, North/Central/South America and the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Japan, China, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Moldova, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Latvia or Estonia.


    Do you have the required years of direct, on-site professional experience relevant to this position in one or more of the international operating environments listed above?


    Immigration & Logistics Data Collection:

    The following information is collected to assess work authorisation, Saudi visa and deployment requirements, client allocation arrangements and mobilisation logistics associated with assignments in Saudi Arabia. This information is considered alongside the professional qualifications, experience and other requirements of the position applied for.

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