We have a current opportunity for a Field Drilling Supervisors on a contract basis. The position will be based in Oman – BST North Project . For further information about this position please apply.

Contract Duration : 2 Years

Minimum Requirements

Degree in Petroleum engineering or related.
12 years of relevant experience.
Well-rounded professional with strong background in petroleum engineering or G&G, adaptable and motivated general management strategist who relishes challenges.
Hands on experience at managerial level in Oil & Gas subsurface field.
Experienced in resource control, contract management and general management.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Supervise the execution of the safe & efficient well drilling activities during assigned shift for the development, appraisal and exploration wells, and support the drilling engineers for any operational challenges/trainings and any other technical support

Execute the assigned work instructions for drilling and service in all aspects of daily drilling and completion activities including drilling operations, casing operations, cementing operations, well integrity assurance, petrophysical data acquisition, geological data acquisition, fluid systems management, remedial operations and completion operations to ensure compliance

o Selection of tools for bottom hole assemblies to identify an optimum configuration that optimizes performance of the tools string and job objective;
o Monitor operation of equipment controls to ensure pipe movement in and/or out of the well does not compromise well control.
o Strong understanding of down-hole conditions,
-Problems associated with the drilling, due to the disturbances of earth stresses around the borehole, caused by the creation of the hole itself and by drilling mud/formation interaction).
-Open/sable hole by maintaining a balance between earth stresses and pore pressure on one side and well bore mud pressure and chemical composition on the other side (pressure and temperature reduce constantly, and the solubility of elemental sulfur in natural gas decreases continuously)
o Perform field calculations to cementation jobs.
o Supervise all rig up and rig downs on location including unit transit between locations to ensure HSE is not compromised.

Execute the assigned Drilling task for the Unit(s) and ensure are tested, maintained and operated within their envelope and as per OQ/OEM requirements.
Provide a detailed post-well operational performance review report.

Liaise with Senior Drilling Engineer on requirements for operation optimization or remedial work and formulates revised work instructions

Provide technical input during any HSE Emergency incident or Well control event arising from Well Engineering activities.

Responsible for the implementation of Well Delivery HSSE annual plan.

Assist in the close-out HSE actions resulting from Audit or incident investigations.

Actively contribute to all high potential HSE incidents’ investigations including participation in the investigation team.

When required, act as Well Delivery representative as per the Emergency Response Plan.


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