Reporting to the Well Operations Team Leader, the Drilling and Completion Superintendent will have the following main duties and responsibilities:

Main Activities:

• Reviewing and inputting operations programs.
• Supervising the implementation of operation programs.
• Controlling the activity of contractors and supervisors.
• Personally, supervising delicate or risky operations.
• Optimising operations in relation with engineering, geology and reservoir entities but also with production or construction.
• Optimising rig equipment in relation with contractors.
• Analysing the instantaneous data.
• Analysing failures or problems and recommend changes in program.
• Anticipating potential problems and plan alternative strategies.
• Composing and reviewing operating procedures.
• Ensuring the reliability of technical information.
• Ensuring, or controlling, daily and final reporting of wells (or of operations).
• Participating in the production of technical and operational syntheses.
• Conducting or checking costs follow-up.
• Optimising the activities of service providers and assess their performance.
• Organising and coordinating supply of equipment and personnel.
• Evaluating and training job holders when required.

Daily:

• Reviewing the daily operation reports and ensure accuracy and comprehension.
• Reviewing daily safety observations or events.
• Attending morning conference calls with Offshore Team.
• Daily meet with the Rig Contractor Manager.
• Liaising with Logistics for supplies.
• Liaising with service providers for personnel and equipment requirements and movements.
• Liaising with Production on daily meeting for SIMOPS coordination.
• Reviewing operational costs.
• Assisting Onshore Drilling Engineer to capture, collate and record lessons learned.
• Ensuring well operation progress is in compliance with the drilling / completion program.
• Providing an updated operational look ahead.

Weekly / Monthly:

• Ensuring a monthly HSE meeting offshore is organised and participate in the meeting.
• Performing regular visits to the rig.
• Reviewing and assisting in the preparation of SQM as per QAQC department planning.

When Required:

• Preparing derogations or management of change.
• Participating in operation reviews with HQ or rig.
• Assisting in the review and updating of operational procedures.
• Participating in Risk Assessments, CTA, HAZID and HAZOP’s when required.

Experience / Qualifications:

• A degree qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline would be preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar Drilling and Completion Superintendent type role, directly within the North Sea oil and gas industry, is essential.
• Proven experience in drilling, completion and workover operations is essential.
• Operational experience on offshore drilling rigs is essential.

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