Job Description

TAQA is offering a opportunity for an Night Abandonment Supervisor based offshore on a 3/3 rota


This position is open to staff and contractors. Any internal contractor who applies and is successful will remain with their current contracting company.


TAQA supports diversity in the workplace and along with an inclusive environment, aims to ensure everyone feels that they can be themselves at work. This includes supporting people with a disability or health issue in a non-judgemental environment.


Role Duration - 12 months.


BASIC PURPOSE OF THE ROLE


Supervises offshore operations undertaken by TAQA and ensures the safe and successful execution of drilling programmes.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Responsible for the accuracy of information in the daily reports and in other communications with the onshore Wells team. Reviews the Abandonmdent Programme in detail and advises the Wells Superintendent of deficiencies and of potential improvements to the Programme to optimise the operation and reduce costs. Ensures the Abondonment Programme, policies and instructions are properly directed and communicated to the rig team. Supervises and supports well control planning and procedures in conjunction with the rig team. Supervises and supports the well operational activities of Wells team members offshore. Responsible for the timely ordering, checking and subsequent return of equipment, materials and services required for activities under TAQA control. Supervises the Abandonment of the well and ensures activities are undertaken safely and in a cost effective and timely manner. Ensures the security of classified information by implementing control procedures if specified by the Wells Superintendent. Continually evaluates working procedures to identify opportunities to achieve time and cost savings. Supervises and supports project agreed HSEQ processes and initiatives on the rig. Reviews and supports the Drilling Contractor's Safety Assessment for any non routine operations on the rig. Participates in rig Safety Meetings, Safety Management System and encourages the use of the behavioural safety system. Ensures TAQA Policies, Procedures and Guidance Documents are implemented as appropriate.

JOB DIMENSIONS


Refer to DOA

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS


QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING


Essential


Engineering degree (or equivalent) or equivalent relevant industry experience Fully certified by a recognised Well Control Authority for well servicing activities e.g. IWCF, WELLCAP to Subsea Supervisor level Offshore Survival Training Certificate, UK Medical and MIST

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS


Essential


Several years practical experience as a Drilling Engineer in well planning operations and as a Rig Site Drilling Engineer; or Good experience developed with a drilling contractor, through the career progression from Roustabout to Toolpusher in line with drilling industry career development expectations. Previous experience in a well site leadership position Experience with safety & operational programs Good knowledge of the calculation skills used for well site supervision Extensive experience within a North Sea environment.

Preferred


Knowledge of well reporting and drilling engineering software applications

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS


Refer to Competency Matrix Ability to act rationally under pressure Strong leadership qualities Self starter Able to communicate clearly





INTERACTIONS


INTERNAL INTERACTIONS


TAQA wellsite team (Senior Drilling Supervisor, Completion Supervisors, Subsea Supervisor, Drilling Engineers, Material Co-ordinators) TAQA onshore team (Wells Manager, Wells Superintendent, Operations Engineer,Abandonment Engineers) HSSEQ team

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS


Drilling Contractor management and crews - onshore and offshore Service Contractors offshore Well Examiner DECC HSE

Type of Role

Permanent or Contractor

Job Function

Well Integrity

Location

Aberdeen, UK

Closing Date

21/10/25