Senior Drilling Supervisors

Our client, a leading independent oil and gas operator, is seeking a Senior Drilling Supervisor for a permanent staff position. The role is based offshore UKCS and operates on a 3/3 rotational schedule.

ROLE:

• Senior offshore wells representative, with ultimate single point accountability for delivering the safe and efficient execution of drilling, completion or workover/ abandonment programmes offshore, from mobilisation through to well handover and demobilisation.
• Provides strong leadership, guidance and support to all members of the offshore team (including 3rd party service suppliers) to drive excellence in Health, Safety and Environmental performance whilst fostering a performance culture based on openness, challenge, involvement and participation by all.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Champion HSE Leadership and actively promote the company’s Life Saving Rules
• Lead and manage the offshore team (including 3rd party service suppliers) to ensure the safe and efficient implementation of the well programmes and act as central liaison point between offshore and onshore wells team.
• Interpret detailed operational programmes and prepare draft written work instructions (after consultation with offshore rig management and service specialists).
• Approve and issue written work instructions for use, post onshore review by Drilling Superintendent and functional engineers in line with the WMS approvals RACI matrix.
• Recommend areas for improvement in programmes and plans.
• Coordinate the risk assessment of all major operational tasks at the well site.
• Report and investigate non-productive and lost time and issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) as appropriate
• Ensure that HES accidents and incidents are reported and investigated in compliance with company procedures.
• Actively manage rig-site cost control through optimisation of equipment, bulks and material usage
• Ensure that required maintenance, inspections and audits are undertaken, as directed by the Drilling Superintendent.
• Verify offshore crew competency and communicate to Drilling Superintendent in case of any issues.
• Prepare and distribute daily operational reports and planning look-ahead.
• Prepare interim and end of section analysis and reports
• Collect, communicate and archive any operational lessons learned and actively promote and champion all performance improvement initiatives.
• Actively participate in DWOP/CWOP/TWOP/AWOP activities as required and arrange and participate in wellsite pre-spud meetings
• Manage the interface with other Assets in line with SIMOPS/COMOPS requirements and raising appropriate permits through the permit control system where necessary.
• Ensure all operational calculations are checked independently.
• Personal supervision and witnessing of key activities.
• Witness well-site data acquisition programmes, interpret and communicate to Drilling Superintendent.
• Ensure timely scheduling of materials and personnel required to meet programme objectives.
• Provide timely notice of impending well activities to those on the rig charged with delivery of tasks.
• Attend and support the drilling contractor's safety meetings, in addition to holding bi-weekly safety calls with Drilling Superintendent and onshore HES representatives.
• Provide an information link in an emergency between the rig and the Emergency Response team
• Contribute to the Management efforts to optimise the rig's performance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive relevant experience (minimum) in well engineering and offshore site supervision with operational, safety, quality, planning, workforce and budgetary responsibilities
• Established capacity of leadership and ability to manage and motivate the offshore wells team.
• Knowledge of legislation applicable to drilling operations and safety management systems.
• Full understanding of UK HES guidelines and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Drilling Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or similar (preferred) or vocational training with extensive experience in well engineering and site supervision, with proven track record.
• Valid IWCF Well Control Level 4
• Valid BOSIET & HUET