Offshore Drilling Supervisor

Cobalt

UAE

Ref: KP112-285

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

USD $1300 per day + excellent benefits

The Offshore Drilling Supervisor provides day-to-day on-site leadership and supervision of all drilling, completions and testing operations and is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of the drilling program.

Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day on-site leadership and supervision of drilling, completions and testing operations
* Ensure that Company HSE policies, procedures, regulations and objectives are effectively implemented
* Ensure that all H2S and HPHT procedures are implemented and followed by Rig staff
* Responsible for strict adherence to all Company systems, procedures, standards, safety rules and regulations by all Company personnel and contractors on-site
* Responsible for clear and concise reporting of all well site drilling activities such as daily drilling reports, material transfers and safety meetings, and capture of lessons learned
* Responsible for reporting, investigations and follow-up of all accidents and near misses on-site and effective/lasting closure
* Responsible for performing site emergency plans and organise regular emergency exercises and drills on-site and timely reporting on DDR
* Responsible for rig moves and rig positioning with proper risk assessment and mitigation plans
* Primary contact with rig and third-party personnel at the rig site to ensure operations are performed in accordance with the drilling program in a safe and cost-effective manner
* Responsible for HSE procedures being continuously enforced, and for making effective decisions in emergency situations. Ensure that safety regulations and practices are respected and followed by all personnel on rig site including drilling contractor and Service Company employees
* Regularly inspect rig and third-party equipment for adequate maintenance. Maintain inventory of all equipment/materials/supplies and spare parts and report on DDR
* Ensure that safety drills/tests are conducted on rig site as per company plan and procedures and reported. Investigate accidents/incidents and follows-up on action plan until fully closed
* Ensure assigned relief is well informed (hand-over notes) of current situation and agrees with plans developed/implemented. Ensure all instructions to Rig Manager is via written instructions
* Monitor less experienced Drilling Supervisors and Engineers

Requirements

* Degree in relevant Engineering discipline such as Petroleum or Mechanical (desirable)
* Minimum of 10 years experience and knowledge of offshore drilling operations
* 3 years experience in operations related to HPHT/H2S drilling, completion and testing activities
* Computing skills including MS Office

Safety training including:
- IWCF and Offshore Survival certification
- Hazardous Operations, H2S Safety, First-Aid, Lock-out Tag-out Procedures, Permit to Work (PTW), Personal Protective Equipment
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Safety Leadership, Safety Management, Health Inspection, H2S

* Fluency in English both spoken and written
* Specialised skills including HPHT drilling and testing

About the Company

Cobalt is part of a leading international recruitment provider with offices in Europe, Singapore and New Zealand. Cobalt offers high quality HR consultancy, executive search, contingency recruitment and Emiratization services in Dubai and the wider MENA Region. It works extensively within the fields of Construction & Engineering, Banking & Finance and HR & Business Support.

Contributing to the regions development, we play a key role in identifying and attracting the very best talent to ensure the regions potential is realized. We also understand the importance of Emiratization in ensuring the long-term success of the UAE economy and have therefore pro-actively developed a strong network of UAE Nationals within our specialist areas.

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