Project Drilling Superintendent

Job summary

The Drilling Superintendent assists and advises the Operation Manager/Area Manager in the operation of the rigs within the zone of operations, or the area that is under their individual jurisdiction. This position ensures that the company policies and procedures are adhered to and assists the Rig Managers in the day to day running of their rig. This role will provide operational, technical and logistical guidance and support. Their roles focus is divided between the base office and rig locations and although the job is town based, the Drilling Superintendent is required to regularly visit all rigs in their area.

Specific responsibilities and accountabilities.

• Ensure that the operations are run in both efficient and safe manner to meet contractual compliance, customer satisfaction and Policy and procedural standards.
• Liaise with Operators’ field personnel and representatives, to discuss performance, improvements, and technical data and the overall drilling operation with the view to maximizing performance and safety.
• Assist in the drafting of implications of the safety program and ensure that the program is being carried out, as well as the HSE plan is being implemented by the Rig Managers.
• Ensuring that all certification is kept up to date in accordance with the Preventative Maintenance System and that all certificates are filed in a manner that allows them to be easily located.
• Reviews Material Requisitions received from rigs ensuring they are appropriate and correct prior to Area Mangers approval
• Communicate and correspond with Area Manager, Supply Manager and Fabrication Supervisor on equipment competence.
• Ensuring compliance with all Policies, Standards and Procedures is met by having a thorough knowledge of companies Global Risk Management System.