Operations Supervisor - Oil & Gas Equipment Rental

About the role

Airswift is recruiting an experienced Operations Supervisor for a permanent contract in Paramaribo, Suriname, with a logistics and equipment rental company serving the oil and gas industry. The supervisor leads and coordinates operational activities that deliver equipment and rental services safely, efficiently and on time, in line with industry standards and local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for equipment rentals and services supporting drilling, completions and production.
• Plan and manage mobilization and demobilization of equipment to offshore and onshore locations.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards, Suriname regulations and client procedures.
• Coordinate logistics, including transportation, yard management and inventory control.
• Monitor equipment maintenance schedules and readiness for deployment.
• Liaise with clients, vendors and internal teams.
• Prepare operational reports on job progress, resource utilization and costs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce downtime.
• Train and mentor operational staff and support emergency response and incident management.

Required profile

• Experience in operations within the oil and gas sector, preferably in rental services or drilling support.
• Solid knowledge of offshore and onshore logistics and equipment handling.
• Familiarity with Suriname regulations and international standards.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Technical training or certification in operations management is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational management tools.