Drilling Supervisor Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the drilling supervisor position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for drilling targets to directional drilling team and well site supervisor and ensure steering targets are being executed on.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Computer literacy and proficiency in the suite of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word
• Flexibility & Innovation
• Planning target control
• Bsc,HND in Geology/Petroleum Engineering or its equivalent
• Experience in the planning and coordination of drilling programmes and operational activities
• Experience in the safe drilling and logging of wells in order to fully meet prognosis targets in different operative and geological situations
• Analytical judgment in well operations activities
• Familiar with CNC Machining principals and shop environment

I am excited to be applying for the position of drilling supervisor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for real-time decision support to the drilling team to maximize drilling efficiency and minimize risk while achieving the well objective.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Registration as a member of the relevant Association
• Drilling & completion course
• Subsurface & Reservoir basic course (preferred)
• Offshore survival course (mandatory if job requires offshore work)
• First aid / firefighting course
• BS in Science
• Experience in product development at an oilfield services company
• Thorough understanding of the directional drilling process and the mechanics/physics involved

I am excited to be applying for the position of drilling supervisor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for supervision on all critical well site operations, and seek guidance from Senior Drilling Supervisor if any deviation from program.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Full understanding of processes, procedures, and safety risks associated with a production environment
• Previous experience in drilling and completions operations (preferably offshore)
• Planning and cost management awareness
• Demonstrates leadership in all aspects of safety, health and environment related to well construction activities
• Demonstrates leadership and teamwork skills/behaviors which support a team-based organization
• Working knowledge of industry and regulatory codes
• Handling large work groups
• Organizing workflows

In response to your job posting for drilling supervisor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for on-site expert support to drilling operations during field trials and develop sufficient knowledge of the applicable Drilling Performance and Total Control products with the drilling contractor and operator.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated Commercial skills
• Developed Management of Change Process skills
• Extensive Well Control Knowledge and experience
• Strong Contractor Performance Management skills
• Experience in a large scale open pit mining operation is preferred
• Dangerous goods security card is essential and a shot firer’s license is preferred
• Working knowledge of Mine Safety & Inspection Act & Regulations the Dangerous Goods Act & Regulations
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, eg LEAN, Six Sigma will be advantageous

I would like to submit my application for the drilling supervisor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for critical review of drilling programs and recommended practices with a focus on driving technical innovation, ensuring well integrity, promoting consistent delivery and driving cost efficiencies.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with various 3rd party directional drilling software products
• Comfortable presenting technical product information to high-level internal and external audiences
• Comfortable working with a multi-disciplinary team including technical, sales & commercial, and operations stakeholders
• Apt to teach
• Suitable technical or vocational qualification in Shallow and Deep Drilling
• Should have good experience working on rotary and wireline drilling rigs, leading driller, operating and maintaining many types of rigs in the field and managing field operations
• Should have experience in most types of drilling and sampling techniques, including diamond drilling (PQ3, PQ & HQ), SPT, piston sampling
• Should be familiar with inclined and vertical drilling (surface, shallow and deep hole)