Drilling Supervisor

Drilling Supervisor

Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

Why You Should Work for Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
• Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
• Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options

Key Accountabilities

• Provides onsite drilling oversight on exploratory and subsequent development wells.
• Overall safety and environmental aspects of the operations.
• Ensures local regulations are strictly complied with at all times.
• Develops a plan for the successful and efficient implementation of the Drilling program to optimize operations.
• Reacts to and controlling any situation regarding the rig and personnel onboard.
• Tracks and controls costs.
• Maintains records and reports of operations.
• Maintains good communication between office and rig.
• Coordinates and critiques service company activities.
• Provides office based operational support as required.
• Reviews and optimizes drilling programs/procedures.
• Assists in preparation of drilling documentation/manuals.
• Participates in emergency preparedness and permitting activities.

Required and Preferred Skills and Experience

• Typically 10-15 years of experience.
• Provides oversight to professional and/or lead staff.
• Responsibilities may include several technical/functional areas.
• Resolves complex problems.
• Provides input to development of technical/functional strategies and ensures operational plans are aligned with business objectives.
• Decisions are guided by functional objectives.

Reasonable Accommodation

It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Preference Statement

Fairweather is a Doyon company. As such, it grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first and, second, to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference, in all phases of employment and training, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

Fairweather is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.