Drilling Superintendent

Libera Consultants is supporting a leading drilling contractor in Saudi Arabia in the search for an experienced Rig Superintendent to support its land drilling operations.This is a senior site-based leadership role with overall accountability for the safe, efficient and compliant execution of onshore drilling operations. You will provide day-to-day operational leadership on a land rig, guiding multiple disciplines to ensure performance, safety and operational integrity are consistently delivered.Key Responsibilities:Take full operational responsibility for day-to-day rig performance, ensuring drilling activities are executed safely, efficiently and in line with programmed objectives.Drive operational discipline across drilling, maintenance and support teams to maximize rig uptime and performance.Act as the primary site leader, ensuring clear alignment between rig operations and onshore management teams.Coordinate the delivery of materials, services and specialist support to maintain uninterrupted drilling operations.Ensure drilling fluid systems, well control practices and pressure control procedures are correctly applied and continuously monitored.Maintain oversight of critical well control equipment, including testing regimes, readiness status and compliance requirements.Lead and manage rig move execution on land locations, ensuring planning is translated into safe and efficient field operations.Champion proactive maintenance practices, ensuring equipment reliability, readiness and proper inventory control of critical spares and consumables.Provide leadership during non-routine operations and emergency situations, ensuring structured and controlled response actions.Conduct regular operational audits and site inspections, ensuring risks are identified early and corrective actions are closed out effectively.Develop, mentor and support rig crews, reinforcing strong safety behaviors and continuous performance improvement.Maintain accurate operational reporting and ensure clear communication with all internal and external stakeholders.Candidate ProfileWe're looking for an experienced drilling professional with:10–15 years' operational experience in onshore (land) drilling operations, including at least 2–3 years' experience as a Rig Superintendent.Strong knowledge of drilling operations, well construction and the wider oil and gas industry.Experience working with top drive systems and mechanical and/or AC/DC drilling rigs.High school diploma, technical qualification or bachelor's degree (or equivalent).Good written and spoken English.Competent user of Microsoft Office and standard operational reporting systems.Essential CertificationValid IWCF Well Control Certificate – Supervisor Level.Location: Saudi Arabia (field rotation)