Oil & Gas
Wellsite Supervisor — Global Hiring Overview
Wellsite Supervisors are the operator's representative on the rig — managing contractors, daily operations, HSE compliance, and well delivery against the drilling programme.
Median Salary
$175k
$126k – $249k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
3.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+7%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for wellsite supervisors in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 7% year-on-year increase in Wellsite Supervisor mandates, driven by global upstream investment, LNG buildouts, offshore reactivation, and refining capacity expansions across the Middle East, North America, and Asia.
Salary Trend
Wellsite Supervisor compensation typically falls between $126k and $249k, with experienced company mans in the global energy market commanding $249k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
Wellsite Supervisors typically progress to Drilling Engineer, Rig Manager roles, or into asset manager, subsurface lead, and head of operations tracks at operators and EPCs across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run day-to-day rig operations
- •Supervise contractors and service crews
- •Own HSE and well control at site
- •Report and adjust against drilling plan
Qualifications
- •IWCF/IADC well control
- •10+ years drilling field experience
- •Company-man certification preferred
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Wellsite Supervisor jobs by city
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Houston
6.7K openings · $207k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Dallas
5.0K openings · $199k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Midland
5.1K openings · $193k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Denver
4.2K openings · $207k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Pittsburgh
3.8K openings · $184k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in New Orleans
4K openings · $175k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Bakersfield
3.8K openings · $184k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Calgary
5.9K openings · $207k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Edmonton
4.6K openings · $196k
Wellsite Supervisor salary insights
Wellsite Supervisor salary in Houston
$207k
Wellsite Supervisor salary in Dallas
$199k
Wellsite Supervisor salary in Midland
$193k
Wellsite Supervisor salary in Denver
$207k
Wellsite Supervisor salary in Pittsburgh
$184k
Wellsite Supervisor salary in New Orleans
$175k
Wellsite Supervisor salary in Bakersfield
$184k
Wellsite Supervisor salary in Calgary
$207k
Wellsite Supervisor salary in Edmonton
$196k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Wellsite Supervisors
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Wellsite Supervisors
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Wellsite Supervisors
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Wellsite Supervisors
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Wellsite Supervisors
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Wellsite Supervisors
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Wellsite Supervisors
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Wellsite Supervisors
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Wellsite Supervisors
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Wellsite Supervisor in the global energy market is around $175k, typically ranging from $126k to $249k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.