Drilling Operations and Well Integrity Team Leader / Azerbaijan

Drilling Operations and Well Integrity Team Leader

Job Description

• The primary responsibilities of the Drilling Operations and Well Integrity Team Leader are:
• Ensuring wells are designed and executed in compliance with international/ company standards and the relevant Azerbaijan Republic regulatory regulations
• Accountable for preparations and correctness of Rig Work Instructions based Drilling Program, Capturing Lessons Learned, Management of Change, 7 day Lookeahed, Daily Drilling/Completions Reports, NPT analysis, Investigation Reports and conducting Daily Morning Calls
• Lead and support a team of Drilling Supervisors / rig / service providers/ subcontractors teams responsible and discuss/advise the Wells Manager on operational and HSE issues related to the drilling operations
• Review the well program prepared by Drilling Engineering and approve the feasibility of operation
• Review all well prognosis and drilling, workover and completion programs.
• Monitor ongoing drilling operations, following the well plan/interference tolerances and ensure the operations are executed in accordance with the local procedures and guidelines and corporate standards.
• Optimize and improve the execution of drilling operations
• Conduct regular safety meetings with the Drilling Supervisors and the Contractor's Rig Managers, sharing lessons learnt from incident reviews and leading indicators. Conduct a quarterly safety meeting with Drilling Contractors and Service Contractors.
• Lead Incident Free drive for the operations under his control.
• Rig tendering; support the Wells Manager with the evaluation and inspection of suitable rigs.
• Conduct regular visits to the well site to ensure that contractors are executing the work in a safe and efficient manner following the Company, local, and international operating standards and practices
• Ensure that all activities are conducted efficiently and expediently in accordance with issued programmes and instructions and as detailed in the department's Drilling and Operations Standards Guideline Manual.
• Develop Company procedures, operational and safety manuals and maintain them updated.
• Review the technical specifications of drilling rigs and service providers and assist Wells manager on choosing them.
• Approve the procurement, transportation, transfer and delivery of rigs' material, equipment's and tools.
• Help enhance the career development of the personnel in the department by providing guidance, tuition and support.
• Deputy for the Wells Manager in case will required
• Hold regular meeting with service providers for planning purposes or follow up on major failures.
• Liaison with Wells Manager on operational issues.
• Liaise with Head of Drilling Engineering regarding career development for engineers in Drilling Operations.
• Hire competent Drilling Supervisors and operations Drilling engineers.
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Accountable for preparation and delivery according to Well Integrity policy and procedures

Personal Specification

• Personal commitment and proactive approach to HSSE. Educated to at least first-degree level in an engineering or related discipline. Any Drilling Industry related schools would be an asset.
• Minimum of 10 - 15 years Oil industry related experience. Minimum of 5 years' experience offshore HP/HT wells operations experience.
• Proven staff management skills with at least 3 years in a leadership position
• Offshore drilling experience
• Wells Plug and abandonment experience will be an asset
• Comfortable working strategically as well as tactically
• Proven project management skills
• Proven commercial awareness
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement opportunities for improvement
• A self-starter, innovative and able to identify priorities, willing to take up new tasks
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritize work
• Strong networking, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• IADC or Well Cap Well Control Certification
• Experience working with/for Major Operator Oil Companies
• Advanced knowledge and abilities in Excel and other MS Office applications
• Experience in Planning and Project Management
• Yes - up to 25%. Travel will be required to the field locations offshore, to monitor and participate in drilling operations, performing third party Quality Assurance and Quality Control.