PETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment.At PETRONAS Canada, we are committed to building Canada’s energy future – and people are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture of open collaboration and empowerment across our team of skilled professionals, while supporting career development opportunities. We are looking for can-do problem solvers to join our team who are innovative and passionate about driving strong safety, operational and sustainability performance in everything we do. Our unique culture and commitment to growth makes the company a excellent place to build your career.THE ROLE:
PETRONAS Canada is seeking an experienced Drilling Superintendent to provide operational leadership for its Montney drilling campaign. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, productive, and cost-effective execution of drilling operations for PETRONAS Canada, ensuring wells are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. Working closely with Drilling Engineering, Wellsite Supervisors, and cross-functional stakeholders, the Drilling Superintendent will drive operational performance through strong HSE leadership, contractor management, technical oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives.This role will be based in our Calgary head office on a 15-days-on, 13-days-off schedule, with occasional travel to field locations as required.This is a safety sensitive position,



and therefore you are required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.This is a one-year contract position.HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:
Provide operational oversight and leadership of all drilling activities, including contractor management, wellsite supervision, safety performance and operational risk managementDeliver Montney horizontal drilling programs safely, on schedule, and within budgetChampion a strong safety culture through risk management, incident investigation, and corrective actionsRecruit, mentor, and manage Wellsite SupervisorsConduct regular field visits, contractor assurance reviews, and operational audits.Work with Drilling Engineering to execute drilling programs, manage risks, and review MOCsLead and participate in DWOPs, pre-spud meetings, offset well reviews, and lessons learned sessionsDevelop scopes of work, participate in tender evaluations, and support contractor selection processesIdentify opportunities to improve drilling performance, reduce NPT, and lower well construction costsManage AFEs, monitor expenditures, approve invoices, and maintain WellView data qualityProvide operational updates to leadership and collaborate with internal stakeholders (Development, Completions, Production, Facilities, Finance, Supply Chain, Land, and HSE teams)Provide leadership during significant operational events, emergency response situations, and well control incidentsParticipate in a rotational on-call schedule, providing 24-hour operational support and response to operational matters during assigned work periodsWHAT YOU BRING:




Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and industry experienceMinimum 10 years of drilling operations experience, including unconventional resource developmentExperience overseeing multi-rig drilling operations and horizontal pad drilling programsStrong understanding of drilling operations, well construction, contractor management, HSE systems, and regulatory complianceExperience with WellView, AFE management (SAP), cost control, and invoice approval processesProven leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skillsExperience with well control operations and recoveryFamiliarity with British Columbia regulatory requirementsWillingness to work collaboratively, field questions and challenge the status quoValid class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) with a clean driver’s abstract and current valid safety and wellsite supervision ticketsJob postings are typically only open for applications for one week so please submit your resume today.WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM – For permanent employees we offer:
Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off for office-based roles
Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment
Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions
Competitive compensation and bonus programs
Top tier benefit package, including a generous Health Spending Account and Savings Plan
Making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we operate
Annual employee-directed charity donation program
Support for training and professional development
PETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team;
however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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📌 Drilling Superintendent (Contract) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Petronas Canada
📍 Winnipeg