Senior Drilling and WO Engineer

The Senior Drilling Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and implementation of the well programme, and to ensure that all well operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• To supervise contractors in the execution of all drilling and associated programmes, ensuring that all objectives are met in a safe and efficient manner and in keeping with all regulatory requirements.
• To co-ordinate and provide the necessary leadership to carry out all activities with respect to the various offshore programmes. To co-ordinate the collection of all data to be transmitted back to the base office, and to ensure the correctness, content and quality of such data. To be the custodian and responsible person for the drilling reporting.
• To liaise and report directly to the Offshore Installation Manager with a view to keeping him fully abreast of current drilling and associated activity and to make him aware of any condition which may require certain operating conditions or priority setting.
• To continually monitor the effectiveness of the ongoing process and to report on same. To be able to suggest and discuss any changes which may be required to the programme with a view to improvement.
• To supervise the maintenance work of drilling related equipment, in accordance with procedures, to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• To take prompt action, in the event of an emergency within the drilling package, to safeguard life and minimise damage to properties and any detrimental effect on the environment.
• To evaluate and report on the performance of service contractors to safeguard the technical and commercial interests of the company.
• To execute thoroughly, any incident investigation, analysis and follow up in order to prevent recurrence.
• To train, develop and motivate subordinates (also from other disciplines and contractors), and render technical support and guidance with the aim to promote team spirit.

Requirements

• Engineering Degree in Petroleum Engineering or related subject.
• Advanced engineering degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in drilling engineering with reputable operators with ample international experience.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in similar position.
• Valid IWCF well control level 4 (Supervisory Level).
• Must demonstrate experience in leading well and operation design for complex operations, such as: remote operations, exploration campaigns, HPHT, unconventional, complex directional wells, etc.
• Must demonstrate ability to influence and lead change in improving engineering and operational practices.
• Strong knowledge of well design principles and international standards, such as: API, BS, Norsok, etc.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Good Computer skills.