Oil Well Services Field Supervisor

Work setting

• Offshore

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Oversee safety of operations
• Prepare and submit reports
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions

Supervision

• Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Field work location experience

• Offshore or at sea

Area of specialization

• Offshore drilling

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player