Rig Superintendent at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Hobark International Limited (HIL) is the parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently, we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Rig Superintendent

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Contract

Job Description

• Supervise all rig site activities including drilling, well completion, and workover operations.
• Ensure full compliance with the drilling program, including casing, mud, cementing, and logging activities.
• Manage rig crews and service company personnel to maintain high standards of productivity and safety.
• Lead daily operations meetings and safety briefings.
• Promote and enforce adherence to HSE policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits on site
• Ensure all rig equipment is maintained, inspected, and operated within safety and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisors and third-party contractors to address equipment issues.

Requirements

• BSc or HND in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 12 years upstream drilling experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong background in drilling operations on land and/or offshore rigs.
• Valid IWCF or IADC Well Control certification.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-risk environments

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.