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 jobs in Fort McMurray
4.2K openings · $210k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Aberdeen
6.1K openings · $210k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in London
4.5K openings · $254k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Manchester
3.7K openings · $184k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Oslo
5.1K openings · $254k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Stavanger
5.6K openings · $245k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Bergen
3.8K openings · $228k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Rotterdam
5.0K openings · $224k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Amsterdam
4.2K openings · $228k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in The Hague
3.8K openings · $228k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Hamburg
4.5K openings · $219k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Munich
4.2K openings · $228k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Berlin
4.2K openings · $207k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Frankfurt
4.2K openings · $228k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Paris
4.8K openings · $231k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Lyon
3.8K openings · $207k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Madrid
4.2K openings · $184k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Copenhagen
4.5K openings · $236k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Milan
3.8K openings · $207k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Dubai
6.2K openings · $231k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Abu Dhabi
6.4K openings · $228k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Doha
5.9K openings · $231k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Riyadh
6.4K openings · $210k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Dammam
6.1K openings · $201k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Jubail
5.4K openings · $207k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Muscat
4.6K openings · $207k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Kuwait City
4.8K openings · $214k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Manama
3.8K openings · $207k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Mumbai
5.8K openings · $102k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Delhi
5.1K openings · $96.3k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Vadodara
5.3K openings · $78.8k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Ahmedabad
5.0K openings · $84.0k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Chennai
4.6K openings · $87.5k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Bangalore
5.1K openings · $96.3k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Hyderabad
4.8K openings · $91.0k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Pune
4.2K openings · $87.5k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Bhubaneswar
3.8K openings · $73.5k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Singapore
5.9K openings · $245k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Kuala Lumpur
4.6K openings · $154k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Jakarta
5.0K openings · $140k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Bangkok
3.8K openings · $144k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Tokyo
5.0K openings · $228k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Seoul
4.8K openings · $214k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Shanghai
5.6K openings · $210k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Beijing
5.4K openings · $210k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Perth
5.9K openings · $231k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Brisbane
5.0K openings · $210k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Sydney
4.6K openings · $241k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Melbourne
4.3K openings · $231k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Astana
4.2K openings · $149k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Atyrau
4.6K openings · $154k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Baku
4.5K openings · $149k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Santiago
4.3K openings · $149k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Rio de Janeiro
5.0K openings · $149k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in São Paulo
4.5K openings · $149k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Mexico City
4.5K openings · $137k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Bogotá
3.8K openings · $122k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Johannesburg
4.5K openings · $131k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Cape Town
3.8K openings · $126k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Lagos
5.0K openings · $131k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Port Harcourt
4.5K openings · $137k
Wellsite Supervisor jobs in Luanda
3.8K openings · $149k

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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.