Lead drilling operations from Canadian Natural’s Calgary office, applying rig-site leadership and well control expertise across active programs. The schedule is Monday to Friday.
As Drilling Superintendent, you will oversee safe, productive, cost-effective program execution. You will guide drilling engineers, Wellsite Supervisors, contractors, and service providers through planning, execution, performance optimization, and post-well reviews. Frequent field visits support wellsite operations and safety expectations.
Key Responsibilities: Supervise up to three drilling rigs across operating areas
Support drilling engineers with planning, risk reviews, and execution
Monitor performance, costs, forecasts, and approved AFE limits
Manage contractor performance, invoices, safety, quality,



and service delivery
Lead readiness reviews, post-well evaluations, and lessons learned
Requirements: 10+ years of drilling operations experience
Significant rig-site leadership and Wellsite Supervisor experience
Technical knowledge of drilling, well control, and rig equipment
Experience managing budgets, AFEs, forecasts, and invoice approvals
Valid Supervisor-Level Well Control Certification
Bring drilling leadership, contractor management, cost control, and well control expertise to Canadian Natural’s Calgary operations.

📌 Drilling operations superintendent calgary
🏢 Culture Alberta
📍 Calgary