2025 ExxonMobil Graduate Wells Offshore Operations Supervisor

Published: 12 May 2025

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ExxonMobil Graduate Programme

Application Deadline	May 23, 2025
Type	Graduate Programme
Sponsor	Exxonmobil
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of ExxonMobil Graduate Programme

What role you will play in our team

This role is designed for an entry level offshore based operations supervisor and is structured to promote continual learning and development knowledge in drilling and completion operations while assisting a team of senior well operation supervisors in contributing to the success of the well delivery process. Offshore Operations Supervisor reports to the Drilling Operations Superintendent.

What you will do

• Provides day-to-day on-site supervision of well operations offshore Nigeria.
• Individual roles are structured to learn and increase knowledge of drilling operations contributing to the success of operation.
• Keeps the Operations Superintendent / Supervisor informed about issues relating to HSE, Work Management, Simultaneous Operations and significant technical well abnormalities
• Works closely with the on-site geologists, reservoir, drilling and completion engineers
• Ensure that the Senior Wells Operations Supervisor and relief personnel are informed of the current situation and agree with plans.
• Ensure drilling procedures are followed as planned and conducted in an optimum manner
• Is responsible for health and safety procedures being continuously enforced, and making capable decisions in emergency situations to prevent well catastrophes as well as significant additional costs
• Responsible for implementation of OIMS on the rig. Ensures that operations are consistent with OIMS and comply with the Drilling OIMS Manual
• Ensure that the rig and third-party equipment is adequately and properly maintained.  Maintains inventory of all equipment/materials/supplies to ensure smooth ongoing operation
• Is responsible for casing being tallied, properly run and cemented
• Is responsible for operations complying with all government and other appropriate regulations
• Ensures potential pollution control problems are considered and relative contingency plans are understood by rig and third-party personnel
• Ensure accurate and adequate reports and records are kept regarding operations, equipment, and evaluation.
• Supervisor monitors/directs all stages of drilling & completion operations. Verify all equipment/supplies received are as ordered and specified in drilling program. 
• Provide planning support when required. 

Requirements for ExxonMobil Graduate Programme

Skills and Qualifications

• Job Role is for new hire Pre-ECM Offshore Operations Supervisors 
• Bachelor’s Science in Engineering or Technology
• Maximum of 3 years of engineering experience since graduation date.
• The ability to travel and work offshore on a 28 / 28 day rotational schedule.
• Ability / Desire to work internationally (training / rotation / expatriate).

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Proven proficiency in English for reading, writing, and speaking in business settings / communications.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the capability to work in a multi-cultural, multidisciplinary environment.
• NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

 

Application Deadline

May 23, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Exxonmobil on career4.successfactors.com to apply