DRILLING SUPERVISOR (OFFSHORE)

Job Description

Position is based offshore and Reports to Drilling Superintendent

This is a rig based position where the incumbent will be on call 24 hours per day and a rotation of 28 days on and 28 days off.

To be the CLIENT Company representative on the offshore jack-up drilling rig and thereby to be responsible for all operations on the rig and to Ensure that operations are performed without accident, injury to personnel or damage to the drilling rig, the well or to the environment. In particular ensure that: safety and well integrity are never compromised and that operations are performed in compliance with the CLIENT Drilling Reference Manual and Corporate HSE requirements.

Plan and prioritize activities and allocate resources to ensure that the well objectives are achieved in a timely manner and within budget. Provide written instructions to the Drilling Contractor Tool pusher, Service Personnel and Night Supervisor (when on duty) prior to specific operations.

Required qualifications, experience and expertise:

1. BSc. in an Engineering discipline or equivalent. In exceptional cases the requirement for a degree may be waived for a seasoned professional with a substantial record of performance as an Offshore DSV.
2. IWCF Certified at Supervisor Level.
3. At least 20 years experience in drilling operations including 10 years as an Offshore Drilling Supervisor
4. Experience of at least 5 years with a major IOC or NOC in a similar position.
5. Knowledge of Process safety related to drilling operations and proactive approach to managing HSE
6. Experience in drilling high deviated and horizontal wells is preferred
7. Strong leadership and people management skills with a good awareness of cultural sensitivities.
8. Excellent communication skills in English (demonstrated verbal and written skills)
9. Commitment and passion for managing HSE.
10. Energy and enthusiasm for delivering outstanding performance and going above and beyond normal expectations.
11. Ability to make the correct operational decisions based on systematic analysis with rigorous attention to detail.
12. Ability to coach and support Qatari Development staff.

Desirable experience and Expertise:

1. Knowledge and experience with high H2S operations
2. Experience with simultaneous production operations (SIMOPS)
3. Knowledge of the STOP intervention program.
4. Use of the Open wells reporting system.
5. Experience in working with CLIENT standard Drilling Engineering software
   • Open-wells.