Operations Supervisor – Drilling Operations

We’re Hiring: Operations Supervisor – Drilling Operations Location: Taif Area & Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia Industry: Mining, Exploration & Geotechnical Drilling Salary: Up to SAR 9,000–10,000 per month Benefits: Housing and transportation allowance (SAR 700/month for transportation) Contract: 1-year contract with automatic annual renewal Rotation: 2 months on-site / 1 month off (subject to final confirmation) Working Hours: 12-hour shifts We are seeking experienced Operations Supervisors to oversee and coordinate drilling operations across mining exploration and geotechnical projects. Key Responsibilities • Supervise and coordinate daily drilling activities at project sites. • Plan drilling operations in line with project schedules, budgets, and client requirements. • Monitor drilling performance, penetration rates, and core recovery. • Troubleshoot operational challenges, including stuck rods, fluid loss, and unstable formations. • Lead drilling crews, provide on-the-job guidance, and promote a strong safety culture. • Ensure proper use of drilling equipment, downhole tools, drilling fluids, and sampling systems. • Maintain accurate drilling logs, depth records, sample documentation, and operational reports. • Coordinate with project managers, geologists, clients, and maintenance teams. • Ensure strict compliance with HSE standards, site procedures, and PPE requirements. Requirements • 5–7 years of experience in drilling operations, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role. • Experience in Diamond Drilling or Reverse Circulation (RC) Drilling. • Proven ability to supervise and oversee overall drilling operations. • Strong knowledge of drilling techniques, downhole tools, and geological formations. • Good understanding of HSE practices in drilling operations. • Experience preparing and reviewing drilling reports. • Fluency in English is essential. • A Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Geology is an advantage. Ideal Candidate: A hands-on drilling professional with strong operational, technical troubleshooting, team leadership, and safety management skills, comfortable working in remote and challenging environments. Show more Show less

5–7 years of experience in drilling operations, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role. Experience in Diamond Drilling or Reverse Circulation (RC) Drilling. Proven ability to supervise and oversee overall drilling operations. Strong knowledge of drilling techniques, downhole tools, and geological formations. Good understanding of HSE practices in drilling operations. Experience preparing and reviewing drilling reports. Fluency in English is essential. A Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Geology is an advantage.

Supervise and coordinate daily drilling activities at project sites. Plan drilling operations in line with project schedules, budgets, and client requirements. Monitor drilling performance, penetration rates, and core recovery. Troubleshoot operational challenges, including stuck rods, fluid loss, and unstable formations. Lead drilling crews, provide on-the-job guidance, and promote a strong safety culture. Ensure proper use of drilling equipment, downhole tools, drilling fluids, and sampling systems. Maintain accurate drilling logs, depth records, sample documentation, and operational reports. Coordinate with project managers, geologists, clients, and maintenance teams. Ensure strict compliance with HSE standards, site procedures, and PPE requirements.