Shop Supervisor

Citadel Drilling / Opla Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Shop Foreman is a hands-on leader responsible for directing day-to-day Repair & Maintenance (R&M) activities for Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) equipment. This role works directly on the shop floor, leading technicians, coordinating workload, and ensuring equipment is repaired, inspected, and returned to service safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards. The Shop Foreman sets the pace, enforces expectations, and acts as the primary link between shop personnel, management, and Operations.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant hands-on industry experience
Proven experience working in a mechanical, manufacturing, or oilfield service shop environment
Experience tracking inventory
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through operational or procedural change
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Natural leader with the ability to motivate, coach, and hold others accountable
Highly organized with strong prioritization and time-management skills

Nice To Haves

University degree or technical diploma in relevant field is considered an asset
Working knowledge of API and ISO standards is an asset
MPD, oilfield, or drilling experience is considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on leadership on the shop floor, leading by example and maintaining a strong work ethic
Assign daily tasks, set priorities, and balance workloads to meet operational deadlines
Mentor, coach, and support shop personnel to improve technical skills and performance
Enforce company policies, procedures, and quality expectations
Coordinate and actively support all R&M activities for MPD equipment
Perform and oversee visual inspections, functional checks, and detailed evaluations of returned equipment
Ensure repairs and rebuilds meet technical, safety, and quality requirements before release
Support Operations and Engineering in diagnosing and resolving technical issues
Lead inventory routines including receiving, inspection, tracking, and restocking of parts and equipment
Ensure accurate documentation of repairs, inspections, and inventory movements
Develop, maintain, and enforce shop documentation and procedures in compliance with API Q1 standards
Provide daily shop status updates during operational and planning meetings
Act as the primary point of contact between the shop, management, and Operations teams
Identify bottlenecks, resource constraints, and improvement opportunities, and communicate solutions
Promote, enforce, and model a strong safety-first culture on the shop floor
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety policies and best practices
Uphold and demonstrate Opla/Citadel’s core values through leadership, accountability, and teamwork.