Wells Superintendent

Bp

Bp

Baku, Azerbaijan
Posted on Mar 11, 2026

Entity:

Production & Operations


Job Family Group:

Wells Group


Job Description:

We are hiring Well Superintendent (WSUP) to join our team in Azerbaijan!


The Rig Wells Superintendent will be responsible for the safe and efficient execution of well operations, ensuring adherence to BP's operational standards and regulatory requirements in the AGT region. This role involves overseeing all aspects of well construction, intervention, and completion, with a strong focus on technical integrity and risk management.

In this position you will directly report to Wells Operations Manager and lead a team of Well Site Leaders (WSL) to ensure delivery of the high quality well planning activities, programs and offshore execution in compliance with relevant Health Safety Security Environment/Control of Work, Statutory, Operating Management System and bp requirements for Well Operations.

Please note that the role is open for Azerbaijani citizens only.

Job responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise the operations wells team onshore and offshore to execute the well plans and procedures on the rig as well deliver the well objectives within budget, on schedule and without incident.

  • Supervise well operations to deliver production from new wells, major projects and well work / workovers that meet or exceed targets applying technologies like MPD, horizontal drilling, multilaterals, etc.

  • Manage rig and third-party contractual relationships to deliver well objectives.

  • Lead continuous performance improvement through maximising efficiency and knowledge management application.

  • Conduct reviews of well operations plans for fit-for-purpose application.

  • Monitor and evaluate Supplier Performance Management for all well-related services and equipment.

  • Actively participate in the recruitment of WSL’s and ensure S&OR Requirements are closed out.

  • Ensure WSLs are competent and trained in accordance with Wells Training requirements

  • Coach and mentor Well Operations Engineers and WSLs to ensure appropriate development and career progression.

Job requirements:

Education

University degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree

Well Control Certification Combined Surface/Subsea Supervisor (IADC, IWCF or equivalent).

Skills and experience

Minimum of 10 years’ industry experience in well engineering and operations

3 years' experience in managing Well Operations/ Wells Engineering (Well Superintendent or equivalent) and/ or 5 years as WSL

Proven track record of HSSE leadership experience

Operational drilling experience of semi-submersible rigs and / or platforms.

Experience leading teams with a focus on growing and developing talent and building an inclusive culture.

Pro-active and open to new ideas approach, particularly around agility.

Ability to go offshore, including necessary offshore medicals, certification and training.

Why join our team?

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.


Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role


Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation


Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working


Skills:


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