USA_Field Supervisor II_Wellbore Construction (WBC)

Field Supervisor II_Wellbore ConstructionLocation: Hobbs, NM 88240 Duration: 0-6+ months Pay Rate: $41.79 - $70.23/hr Worker can be remote and located anywhere in the US. Will travel to and from New MexicoThe Wellsite Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of geothermal well construction operations at assigned drilling locations. This role oversees drilling contractors and service companies, makes real-time operational decisions within the approved well program, controls wellsite costs, and serves as the primary company representative on site.

Two supervisors rotate on each active location to provide continuous operational coverage.Key ResponsibilitiesHealth, Safety & EnvironmentExercise stop-work authority whenever safety conditions require.Lead and enforce safety standards for all personnel on site.Conduct pre-job safety meetings, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and ensure Permit-to-Work compliance.Support incident reporting, investigations, and emergency response readiness, including drills and medevac procedures.Ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory HSE requirements, including H2S and high-temperature fluid handling procedures.Wellsite OperationsExecute the approved well program safely and efficiently.Supervise drilling contractors and service company activities.Make real-time operational decisions and coordinate program deviations with the Drilling Manager.Manage hard rock drilling conditions, including lost circulation, fractured formations, hole cleaning, and bit performance.Oversee air, aerated, and underbalanced drilling operations.Supervise casing running, cementing, wellhead installation, and high-temperature service applications.Coordinate rig mobilization, demobilization, and rig moves.Cost Control & ReportingMonitor and control wellsite costs in real time.Verify contractor time, materials, and service records before approval.Prepare daily drilling reports, cost reports, and morning call updates.Document operational events that may result in change orders.Provide cost and schedule updates to the Project Manager.Technical & Project CoordinationEscalate well program deviations, well integrity issues, and technical concerns to the Drilling Manager.Escalate commercial and schedule issues to the Project Manager.Provide operational feedback to the well engineering team.Participate in post-well reviews and lessons learned.Customer & Vendor ManagementServe as the senior company representative on location.Host and orient customer representatives and visitors.Communicate operational updates clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Support vendor performance management and document non-conformances.Required Qualifications8+ years of wellsite drilling supervision experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and relevant supervisory experience.Experience drilling in hard rock formations (geothermal, mining, mineral exploration, large-diameter, or water well drilling).Experience with air, aerated, or underbalanced drilling operations.Strong knowledge of lost circulation management, including LCM strategies and cement decision-making.Experience supervising drilling contractors and service companies.Working knowledge of casing running, cementing, and wellhead installation.Experience with wellsite cost tracking, contractor verification, and daily reporting.Valid driver's license.Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications, including:IADC WellSharp or IWCF Well ControlH2S CertificationFirst Aid and site access requirementsAbility to meet medical and fitness-for-duty requirements for remote field work.Preferred QualificationsDirect geothermal well construction experience.High-temperature drilling and steam return experience.Large-diameter tophole construction experience.Directional drilling experience in hard rock formations.Experience on fixed-price or turnkey drilling projects.Experience representing an operator or turnkey contractor.Familiarity with enterprise reporting and well planning systems.Technical SkillsWellsite cost trackingDaily drilling reportingContractor time verificationMS OfficeSAPKey CompetenciesSafety leadershipContractor managementIndependent decision-makingCost ownershipProblem-solving in challenging drilling conditionsStrong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholdersWorking ConditionsField-based role at remote geothermal drilling locations.Rotational schedule with nights, weekends, and extended periods away from home.Frequent travel within the western United States.Exposure to extreme weather, high noise, vibration, elevated temperatures, H2S environments, and high-temperature fluids.Ability to walk on uneven terrain, climb ladders, work at height, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.Subject to company, customer, and regulatory drug and alcohol testing.