Drilling Superintendent Queensland

About Ensign
Ensign Energy Services (Ensign) is a global enterprise and one of the world's leading land-based drilling and well servicing contractor that provides a unique edge in oilfield services. We are defined by our inspired thinking; our innovative use of technology; our confident, dedicated, well-trained workforce; and our culture of achievement. We are among the world's strongest, fastest-growing energy services companies. Ensign is equipped with industry leading technology and empowered by a culture of innovation and action. Our employees across the globe are united in a commitment to service. We are able to deliver safety and excellence to our customers where they need us, when they need us.
About the Opportunity
Ensign Australia is offering a rare opportunity for a professional, flexible, and dynamic Drilling Superintendent to join our busy Toowoomba-based office, supporting Queensland Operations.
Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with a small local team, this full-time, office-based role is pivotal in managing day-to-day drilling operations, ensuring compliance across health, safety, environment, and governance, and delivering on client contract deliverables.
Our Fleet includes ADR200, ADR400 and ADR 1500 Rigs, experience with this technology is essential.
The Position
- Manage assigned rig operations and personnel.
- Champion safety leadership and safe operations.
- Support field management and resolve operational challenges.
- Motivate drilling teams to meet performance targets.
- Supervise and manage rig employee performance.
- Assist with project invoicing and materials purchasing.
- Liaise with clients to improve performance and safety.
- Interpret and negotiate contracts.
- Ensure equipment compliance with maintenance schedules.
- Understand government regulations and industry standards.
- Plan and schedule operations in coordination with rig management.
- Collaborate with clients to achieve rig performance goals.
- Ensure compliance with Ensign's Global Risk Management System.
- Conduct regular remote site visits and occasional interstate travel.

About You
- 10+ years of relevant industry and leadership experience in Oil & Gas Drilling.
- Experience in any type of Oil & Gas drilling operations is acceptable to meet the 10+ years requirement.
- IWCF Well Control Supervisor Level 4 Certificate (or ability to obtain).
- Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in Management, Engineering, or related fields.
- Strong safety leadership and communication skills.
- High-level written and verbal communication.
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude and sense of humour.
- Self-motivated with excellent time management.
- Possess a positive, solution-focused and continuous improvement attitude
- Proficient in MS Office Suite.

What you'll get in return
- Monday to Friday office-based schedule.
- Excellent Remuneration Package commensurate with experience
- Workplace flexibility and autonomy to shape the role.
- Collaborative and dynamic national team environment,
- Supportive Leadership
- 'No day ever being the same' environment
- Training and Development Opportunities to further your technical or leadership abilities.
- Recognition and Reward Program
- Expanded Employee Assistance Program Services

Due to the nature of our 24/7 Drilling Operations, occasional out-of-hours work may be required. We are committed to work-life balance and have systems in place to support this.
Pre-employment medical screening (including audiometric, spirometry and drug/alcohol testing) is required.
Ensign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must have working rights in Australia to be eligible to apply. Applicant must either live or willing to relocate.
All qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. We embrace the diversity of our people and flexible working arrangements to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we serve.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.