Night Abandonment Supervisor

Job description

AGR are working closely with our Aberdeen-based client to recruit a Night Abandonment Supervisor to join its team on a 3/3 rotation for 12 months.

About the role:

This role will be responsible for supervising offshore operations undertaken and ensures the safe and successful execution of drilling programmes.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the accuracy of information in the daily reports and in other communications with the onshore Wells team
• Reviews the Abandonment 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 Abandonment 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 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

At AGR we are committed to finding the best fit for our team, building a unique and exciting environment. Even if you don’t meet every requirement below but you feel you have something to bring to the table please still apply or get in touch with a member of our recruitment team.

Work Experience:

• 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

Technical skills/Qualifications:

• 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 Tool pusher 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

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Aberdeen

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-03-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English