Managed Pressure Drilling Supervisor
Company
NES Fircroft
Location
Leduc County, Canada
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
2 hours ago
Listed via
NES Fircroft
Job Title: Managed Pressure Drilling Supervisor
Location:
Shop – Leduc, AB; Field locations throughout AB and SK
Schedule:
21/10 or ad hoc
Contract Length:
3 month renewals with potential for permanent employment
Position Overview
Our client is currently seeking multiple skilled and motivated Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Supervisor to support our field operations. This role is essential to executing safe, efficient, and high-quality MPD procedures in coordination with rig and service teams.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and monitor MPD equipment (choke manifolds, True Flow systems, RCDs)
Assist with rig-up, rig-down, and pressure testing
Monitor well parameters and maintain wellbore stability using surface backpressure
Coordinate with rig crews, drilling engineers, and directional teams
Maintain detailed operational logs and shift reports
Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on MPD equipment
Ensure all work is completed in compliance with company and client safety policies
Actively participate in safety meetings, planning sessions, and post-job reviews
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of MPD field experience in a supervisory role (preferred)
Strong understanding of MPD systems (automated/manual), hydraulics, and pressure control
Valid certifications: H2S, First Aid, CSO, WHMIS, etc.
Physically fit and willing to work in remote field environments
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Valid Driver’s License and clean abstract
Familiarity with Canadian oilfield regulations
Experience with MPD equipment
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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