Drilling Supervisor

DUTIES AND RESPSONSIBILITIES

Pre-Spud Phase:

• Act as COMPANY representative during critical rig re-activation / mobilization phase, as applicable. Jointly responsible for ensuring that the drilling unit is fit-for-purpose and arrives at the well location “ready-to-drill”.
• Responsible for ensuring that the daily operations report pre-spud phase using OpenWells (Company´s reporting system) is prepared and issued in time.
• Actively participate in independent 3rd party rig condition survey, inspections and audits.
• Review the Well Construction Program / Drilling Program.
• Review the Well P&A Program.
• Review the Well Control Bridging Document.
• Review the Well Containment Plan, Blow Out Contingency Plan and Relief Well Plan.
• Utilize experience to ensure all relevant lessons learned from previous projects have been reviewed and any necessary action taken to prevent re-occurrence on the COMPANY operation.
• Perform full review of all HSE and Logistics documentation to ensure a complete understanding (e.g. Emergency Response Plan, Oil Spill Response Plan, HSE Bridging Document, MEDEVAC Plan, Helicopter Boarding Procedure, Logistics Plan, HAZID, HAZOP, Bow Tie etc.).
• Review the Well Risk Register and ensure that all the actions assigned to the onsite/offshore team are implemented.
• Assist with producing POA (plan of actions) / WWI (written working instructions) for the well for each phase are prepared prior to arrival at the location.
• Actively participate in main onshore DWOP.
• Participate in the offshore pre-spud and mini-DWOP meetings to ensure rig crew (in each shift) have a complete understanding of the planned operations.
• In-detail review of the well Master Equipment List (MEL). Provide feedback / recommendations.
• Perform review of the rig move preparations and related procedures, issued by the Rig Contractor.

Execution/Operations Phase:

• Ultimately, act as the COMPANY Drilling Supervisor for all operations at the well site and ensure all operations are executed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner while complying with the drilling program, work instructions, Company policy and local regulations. This should be achieved through active management of drilling contractor, COMPANY operational personnel and service provider personnel offshore.
• Ensure site team members have a clear understanding about the objectives of the operations and their roles in delivering these objectives.
• Ensure that the SDSV is alerted immediately of any incident onboard the drilling unit (operational or HSE related) or major deviation from planned activities.
• Demonstrate and consistently apply the highest level of leadership in HSE standards, practices and policies.
• Ensure site safety and environmental management systems are implemented as designed and are consistent with internal policies and standards.
• Actively participate in, and continually encourage, the use of safety systems and tools while also monitoring participation / usage (safety cards, TBT, JRA, TOF, weekly walk-around etc.).
• Review daily safety card information.
• Ensure that the rig contractor is in compliance with the requirements per API S53 and its own well control manual and procedures for the proper maintenance and operations of all the well control and subsea equipment.
• Ensure that the rig contractor is in compliance with the defined standards and procedures for the proper maintenance and operations of the safety critical and operationally critical equipment at all times.
• Assist with preparation of the Daily Drilling Report in OpenWells reporting system. DSV will be responsible for ensuring that the operations summary from night shift is completed with a high level of detail. DSV will also be responsible for the final review of the DDR prior to submitting to the SDSV every morning, to ensure all information is detailed and accurate.
• Review of rig contractor’s IADC report is completed to ensure coding matches the COMPANY DDR in OpenWells (to avoid potential disputes at a later date).
• Assist with preparation and review of detailed work instructions in compliance with the Drilling Program.
• Assist with preparation of the daily operational performance report on the rig. Ensure identification of relevant improvement actions for the continuous performance improvement and to ensure that the operational consistency is achieved.
• Assist with preparation and review of the daily ten day lookahead.
• Assist with the preparation of riser, casing and liner tallies.
• Perform calculations for all cement jobs in order to cross-check with other members of the COMPANY offshore team prior to agreement on final numbers.
• Perform other operational calculations such as well control calculations, slip & crush and maximum overpull. Ensure relevant calculations are kept updated on a daily basis.
• Be present on rig floor during critical tripping times – e.g. first 10 stands POOH, going through restrictions such as shoe / hangers / BOP / slip joint etc., last 5 stands to bottom.
• Witness tool handling and preparation are such as dressing bit with required nozzles, installing SSR wiper plugs below hanger, installing darts into cement head etc.
• Witness strapping of tubulars on deck as required (at least one COMPANY representative must witness all pipe strapping with a separate deck tally to cross check against rig contractor tally).
• Review of all trip sheets and well monitoring sheets to ensure accuracy. Periodic spot checks must be performed to ensure rig contractor is correctly tracking volumes.
• Actively participate in wireline logging operations, periodically visiting the unit to review wireline tension, hole conditions and any other issues etc.
• Assist Materials and Logistics Coordinator as required to identify equipment onboard the drilling unit.
• Assist with preparation and review of all other required operational documentation – e.g. bit and BHA reports, cement reports, casing reports, LOT/FIT reports, lessons learned register and NPT tracker.
• In the absence of the SDSV, lead all the COMPANY meetings and morning calls offshore. Participate in key meetings by Rig Contractor offshore.
• Ensure all Non-Productive Time is accurately captured in a high level of detail and any required supporting documentation is delivered in a timely manner. NPT tracker will be maintained throughout the operation.
• Assist with the preparation of Non-Conformance Reports related to NPT events.
• Ensure all lessons learned are accurately captured in a high level of detail for implementation on subsequent projects. Lessons Learned register will be maintained throughout the operation.
• Review of the operations performed offshore after each operation phase as part of the After-Action Review (AAR), and ensure that all the relevant modifications, recommendations and changes are included in the detailed plan of actions (work instructions) in the AARs. Ensure participation of relevant personnel in the AAR involved in the operations.
• Assist with preparation of the End of Well Report (EoWR) detailed operations summary to ensure accurate and completed to a high level of detail, and also the relevant lessons learned are covered in the report.
• Participate in incident investigations and assist with the preparation of incident reports. Report, investigate, follow-up and ensure close-out of all onsite incidents and near-misses relating to personnel, equipment and procedures promptly.
• Review field tickets for the service company personnel and relevant Rig Contractor work if requested by the SDSV.
• Develop the onsite team and coach individuals to enhance their contribution to performance. Encourage the onsite team for the continuous performance improvement and motivate the team to achieve operational consistency.
• Build team spirit and morale through inclusive and respectful behaviors.

General:

• Mentor and assist with the training and career development of Company team members.
• Show an open mind with regards to new technologies and operational practices which could lead to increased operational efficiencies.
• Familiarization with Company´s “One Way” culture, communication protocol and InWell center.
• Familiarization with Company´s Global Norms, Procedures and Guidelines – e.g. Actions in the Event of Stuck Pipe.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Well Control certification (IWCF Level 4 Combined Surface and Subsea BOP Stack or IADC WellSHARP Supervisor Level).
• Valid Offshore Survival certification (e.g. BOSIET and HUET or equivalent).
• Valid Medical certifications (e.g. Fit to Work and Yellow Fever).
• Excellent written and oral command of the English language.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum 10 years of relative industry experience (i.e. Senior Rig Contractor position, Senior Tool Pusher, DSL, Drilling Engineer, Drilling Supervisor or Drilling Superintendent).
• Candidate must have at least 5 years of experience working as Drilling Supervisor (DSV).
• High level of experience working with Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU’s).
• Knowledge and previous experience with the COMPANY Well Construction Process highly advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience of executing start-up projects is essential.
• Knowledge and experience of Well Testing operations is essential.

COMPUTER & SOFTWARE SKILLS

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Teams).
• Strong understanding of Company´s reporting system (Landmark OpenWells, Spotfire).
• Basic understanding of the Landmark well engineering software suite.
• Experience of working with SAP for cost control advantageous but not essential.
• Experience of working with WELS OPERATOR logistics software advantageous but not essential.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Rotation: e.g. 28/28 or 35/35.