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Equinor Assistant Drilling Supervisor in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
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02.04.2025
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What does the job involve?
Offshore - Brazil
Responsible for execution of drilling and well operations across the Equinor organisation. Ensure drilling and well operations are executed in a safe and efficient way according work processes (WR), work requirements (WR) and technical requirements (TR). This also include all support and expert functions related to drilling and well operations.
You are utilizing your knowledge to independently solve complex tasks with a short-term operational or tactical impact. You set targets and execute work for your own team which you lead; or you define and provide services within a specific area. You independently communicate within the immediate team, across different areas, and towards key stakeholders, including partners or external parties. You regularly navigate conflicting agendas. You adhere to established procedures, identify and resolve challenges. You oversee execution of improvement agendas, embrace change and ambiguity. You demonstrate flexibility to adopt new activities and ways of working that are complex and actively communicate to others on how to do the same. You follow and comply with safety, ethics, and compliance requirements and align with leadership expectations and company values. Full band description can be found on Insight.
What will my tasks be?
Within this position, your key tasks will be to:
Be part of the offshore team supporting both Peregrino and Deepwater activities in Brazil.
Be responsible for the daily planning, co-ordination, carrying out and reporting of the operations at the drilling unit throughout the shift period.
Ensure operations are conducted according to detailed operational procedures and Equinor safety standards.
Have responsibility for the operations on the drilling unit being planned and implemented so that health, the outer environment, the working environment, safety and quality are taken care of in accordance with governing documentation, goals and strategies, and the requirements of the authorities.
Oversee planned activities, procedures and maintenance including conducting safety inspections, taking care of Equinor's responsibility for inspecting the drilling unit's maintenance system, and through inspections checking that the contractors take care of their responsibilities.
Ensure quality and risk management for personnel, equipment, and services.
Utilize the expertise that the drilling contractor and service companies can provide, and through daily meetings ensure that all the involved parties are coordinated regarding the operations.
Use process and network to improve work quality and share experiences. Propose improvements and report non-conformities.
Be a part of the emergency organization at the rig site in accordance with the governing documentation. The drilling supervisor is Equinor's representative and is therefore responsible for Equinor's emergency procedures being complied with.
Here's what we expect from you:
At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for:
A relevant college/university Bachelor’s Engineering degree, however relevant experience may compensate for formal education (Valid CREA).
A minimum of seven 7 years of relevant experience in drilling and well related work, at least 3 three of which must have been in a supervisory or leadership position at the rig site, with a minimum 1 year of relevant experience with floaters (semi-subs and/or drill ships).
An IWCF-approved well control certificate for drilling operations (level 4) is an advantage.
Experience within completions and work over operations, deep water, MPD, HPHT and P&A operations is an advantage.
Fluent Portuguese and English skills, both written and verbal.
Good knowledge of IT and reporting tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Team player, good managerial skills, and the ability to plan, communicate and motivate employees.
What can we offer you?
We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. That’s why we offer
Not just a job - a career
In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant.
Attractive rewards
We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.
Wellness and work-life balance
We care about and prioritise our employees’ well-being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That’s why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible.
An inclusive culture
We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us, true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.
Equal opportunities for everyone
Equinor is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status.
As part of this commitment, reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs.
Important notes about the application process
We expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates, and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. When applying for a job in Norway you will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.
About Equinor
Equinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway, energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. Our task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions to the atmosphere. To achieve it, we are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 22,000 colleagues working in nearly 30 countries. We’re up for the challenge. Are you?