Water Well Drilling Supervisor
BH-336422
Posted: 26/05/2026
- Competitive
- United States Texas Van Horn
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Water Drilling Superintendent to support ongoing infrastructure projects in the Van Horn / Sierra Blanco region. This role will oversee fresh water drilling operations to support construction activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely execution.
This is a field-based role requiring strong leadership, coordination of crews and equipment, and hands-on management of drilling operations. Significant overtime should be expected.
Key Responsibilities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
We are seeking an experienced Water Drilling Superintendent to support ongoing infrastructure projects in the Van Horn / Sierra Blanco region. This role will oversee fresh water drilling operations to support construction activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely execution.
This is a field-based role requiring strong leadership, coordination of crews and equipment, and hands-on management of drilling operations. Significant overtime should be expected.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise fresh water drilling operations to support construction projects
- Oversee daily field activities, including drilling execution, crew coordination, and safety compliance
- Manage and coordinate hydraulic drilling rigs, air rotary, and mud rotary systems
- Ensure wells are drilled efficiently to meet project water supply requirements
- Monitor drilling conditions and adjust operations based on soil and formation conditions
- Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, and subcontractors to maintain schedules
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company procedures
- Maintain accurate field logs, reports, and operational updates
- Troubleshoot drilling and equipment issues to minimize downtime
- Support mobilization and demobilization of equipment and crews
- Proven experience as a Drilling Superintendent, Drilling Supervisor, or similar role
- Strong experience in fresh water or water well drilling preferred
- Experience with hydraulic drilling systems
- Experience with air rotary and/or mud rotary drilling
- Background in construction, civil, environmental, or water supply projects preferred
- Strong leadership and crew management skills
- Ability to work extended hours and overtime in a field environment
- Candidates with strictly oil and gas drilling backgrounds may not be a strong fit
- Preference will be given to candidates with water well, environmental, or civil drilling experience
- Immediate need with potential for long-term opportunity
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.