Drilling Supervisor

Drilling Supervisor - Gazprom Libya

Applications will be accepted up to July 15th, 2010
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
 
- Preferably possess a recognized degree in Engineering or Science
 
- Must have at least 15 years diversified petroleum industry experience gained through long exposure to the drilling, testing activities
 
- Must have a extensive knowledge in Drilling Supervision and drilling operations. This is required such that the drilling operations will be conducted in the most efficient, cost effective and safe manner within the allocated time and budget.

- Must have at least 03 years experience as a Drilling Supervisor with a reputable operating company.

- Preferably candidate(s) has experience working in the designated environment

- Must possess a valid IWCF well control certificate.

- Must have excellent inter-personal skills.

- Candidate(s) must be fluent in French and English , both spoken and written.

- Must have a good working knowledge on personal computer and software.

- The latest job held should be that of a Night Drilling Supervisor.

- Shall be in sound physical condition and must be able to provide evidence in the form of medical certificate must be provided when requested.

- Must have the basic understanding of the theories and principles involved in the following diversified technical areas:

1-International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) broad guide-line and practices.
2-American Petroleum Institute (API) state-of-the-art broad references.
3-Various Onshore Drilling Rig, safety specification and selection.
4-Wellhead equipment .
5-Drilling fluids program design.
6-Drilling Bits selection and performance.
7-Bottom hole assemblies and Downhole Measurement selection.
8-Hydraulic Program.
9-Well Control equipment/ methods.
10- Well logging equipment/ techniques
11-Casing running Pgm
12-Cementing equipment/ pilot test/ program designs.
13-Fishing tools.
14-Well testing and stimulation equipment.
15-Working knowledge on areas such production testing, interpreting electric logs and mud logs and basic knowledge in geology is required.
 
DUTIES:
 
The duties of Drilling Supervisor include but not limited to the following:
 
• To implement drilling in accordance with the approved programs and accepted procedures, practices and standards with the specific objective of achieving optimum operating cost and safety of personnel, property and environment.
• Assist Senior Drilling Supervisor to perform detailed technical assessment to resolve technical problems that occurred during the drilling, testing activities.
• Take charge at night, supervises, manages, directs, inspects and controls all contractors to drill and test the wells in accordance with Company’s requirements.
• Checks all downhole equipment to be used for drilling, testing and completion, quantities of cement and mud additives for formulating the cement slurries, drilling fluid in order to achieve the objectives of the well program.
• Monitor the drilling operations at night, adjust and modify the drilling parameters to suite the geological conditions and advises the Senior Drilling Supervisor.
• Prepare all reports to be submitted to the Operations team.
• Inspects the work site and equipment to ensure activities are carried out safely and efficiently during night time.
• Checks and verifies all services rendered by third party contractors are accurately recorded on the job tickets and all charges are in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.
• Responsible for the safety and discipline on the rig at night.
• Assist Senior Drilling Supervisor to plan ahead of current activities and forecasts equipment and services requirements to prevent delays or excessive and costly standby.
• Prepare the reports as required by Senior Drilling Supervisor/ Drilling