Drilling Superintendent

Qualification:

• Diploma in Associate Engineering (DAE) in Petroleum / Mechanical / Electrical

Experience:

• Minimum 25 years of professional experience in oil wells drilling operations out of which at least 05 years or more experience in planning position and 10 years of experience as a Drilling Superintendent.
• Candidate must have work experience as a Tool Pusher or above,
• Should have a valid well control certificate (IWCF),
• Have detailed and demonstrated technical knowledge of drilling directional and horizontal wells.
• Have detailed understanding of drill bits, drilling motors and the relation of the drilling rig circulating system to these tools.
• Have detailed understanding of weighted, oil and water based mud systems.
• Be familiar with cost reporting and cost verification as it pertains to approval of company expenditures.
• Have demonstrated the ability to manage multiple drilling rigs at one time in a safe and cost effective manner.
• Understand and demonstrate leadership in all aspects of managing a HSE compliant operation without sacrificing operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze drilling plans,
• Follow budgeting guidelines and bring about necessary changes to reduce costs,
• Coordinate with material suppliers and contractors.
• Assist and supervise drilling teams to executive well designs and drilling in a cost-effective way,
• Coordinate and supervise drilling work,
• Train drilling engineers, contractors and solve engineering problems arising during drilling,
• Prepare and summarize progress reports for management,
• Track and guide work and performance of drilling team,
• Coordinate with drilling engineers during designing and calculate torque and hydraulic data accurately,
• Prepare resources as per requirements, support drilling team and recommend optimization technologies,
• Perform all activities efficiently, effectively and in a safe manner according to Company policies and HSE Standards.