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The drilling Superintendent provides overall direction and management, typically through Offshore Installation Managers, for the safe and economical operation of the drilling rig.

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology, and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient, and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science, and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Safety: Demonstrate commitment to the Company safety policies by frequent discussions, review, consultations, and audits made on the vessel. Select appropriate standards, specifications, and safe working procedures including drills and incorporate those in the drilling operational procedure of the rig. Monitor adherence to standards, specifications, and procedures and review performance of department staff. Ensure that staff are provided with sufficient resources and training to achieve their safety objectives. Hold head departmental safety meetings with senior staff. Can attend at his discretion subcontractors' meetings and regular department safety meetings. Ensure that incidents causing harm or damages to personnel, the environment, or equipment are properly investigated using formalized, systematic procedures and that effective measures are taken to prevent any recurrence. Investigate near misses and dangerous occurrences in order to prevent recurrence and build a risk profile database. Ensure that environmental standards adhere to international and national regulations. Assist in developing, testing, and monitoring the Company's contingency plan. Report promptly to the Master any violation of safety regulations by personnel.

Operations: Follow proper procedure on suspension of drilling operation and securing of well. Secure the well and drill plant to prevent additional hazards upon orders to abandon ship in coordination with the Master. Know the client's rules to control a kick. Supervise the entire drilling program and give to staff the orders and calculations to implement their tasks. Ensure that all drilling parameters are properly followed and optimize them in cooperation with the client representative. Instruct all staff on conducting their job in a safe, efficient way. Ensure that preventive maintenance is properly followed in the different departments and coordinate repairs or maintenance to minimize downtime in cooperation with the Chief Engineer. Submit to head management the necessary overall and heavy repairs to maintain the drilling equipment in a safe operating condition. Ensure that all inspections are properly conducted.

General Management: Keep the Master informed of the state of the drill plant and the well, potential hazards, malfunction of equipment, and actions to take. Plan and supervise the work to be done by the department supervisors. Supervise all reports done by department supervisors and by subcontractors. Supervise the implementation of the Company's procedures, standards, and specifications. Modify in accordance with the Head Management the procedures if necessary. Inform the client of the operations and of the problems encountered. Maintain a good relationship with the client.

Education: High school diploma or educational equivalent is preferred. Management training is desired.

Professional Experience:

1. Technical: 2 years' experience as a rig superintendent is preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred.
2. Communication: Bi-lingual is preferred (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese). Verbal communication skills necessary.
3. People: Ability to interact with individuals in a cross-cultural environment. Leadership and employee development skills. Team-oriented.

Licenses, Certifications, Credentials, and Other Requirements: Offshore survival and medical certificates as mandated by government regulations are required. Certified in all required safety training programs, including but not limited to underwater safety, firefighting, and helicopter underwater escape. Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests.