Contract: Senior Well Site Leader (SWSL) - Rig / Iraq

Role Synopsis

 

• This role will cover both drilling and workover operations as operational requirements dictate.
• The SWSL reports to Drilling Team Leader, who in turn reports to the Drilling Manager.
• The SWSL is responsible for the implementation of the drilling or workover programme.
• The role of the SWSL is to ensure that HSE goals, Operational Integrity, Standards and Well Objectives are not compromised during well operations.
• Mentoring of staff is a key role.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Active HSE Leadership
• Active monitoring and directing of operations including but not limited to HSE; well control; planning and preparation of upcoming operations; issuing of clear instructions to the rig contractor based on the requirements laid down in the Standards, the drilling programme, discussions with the office and indications from the well; communication with various contractors on and off site; observing, interpreting, understanding and reacting to changes in downhole trends; adequate reporting; good oilfield practices etc.
• The SWSL will provide mentoring and support to the development of Iraqi staff.
• Monitor service providers through formal audit and inspections to promote good HSE & oil field practice

Criteria and Qualifications

• 15 + years’ drilling and workover experience, at least 5 years as SWSL
• Proficient in safe working practices and good oil field practices
• Proven ability to lead drilling and workover operations through a theoretical and practical approach.
• Ability to understand and work with differing cultures
• Valid Well Control certification, as per Standards (Level 4 Surface)
• Proven Leadership (HSE and Operational) and Mentoring qualities

Appendix 1 shows a more detailed description and list of expectations of the SWSL position.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Appendix 1: Senior Well Site Leader Job Detailed Description and Expectations


Description:

• This job will be a combination of day-rate and turnkey operations working an equal time rotation, predominantly rig based.
• The workover operations will be predominantly tubing change out, ESP operations and well integrity repairs.
• The new drill wells will be vertical, directional S and J shaped with varying step outs, and high angle to horizontal with varying step outs
• Must possess valid well control certificate (IWCF or IADC surface stack supervisor)
• Must have good English verbal, written, and listening skills
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Must be able to work on own initiative; use proactive approach to problem solving and avoidance
• Pad-drilling experience would be an asset
• ESP experience would be an asset.

Expectations:

• Must drill wells in a safe, efficient, and effective manner
• Must be able to take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion
• Must adhere to a rigid code of conduct and respect diverse cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs
• Must mentor/coach organisation or drilling contractor staff to follow API and oilfield best practices
• Must review / audit at least one JSA and PTW on a daily basis and ensure that TBTs are actually taking place and, more importantly, are participated in/understood.
• Must get engaged in incident investigations.

Must ensure rigs follow the approved standard operating procedures (SOP) for their operations

• Must review SOPs for suitability / completeness and identify gaps and work with various entities to improve organisation/drilling contractor operations
• Must lead after-action and lessons-learned reviews per hole section to quickly communicate improvement opportunities to the Drilling Engineer
• Must conduct well control (and other) audits
• Must review and close out write-ups on the Corrective-Action Registers (CARs) on the rig while implementing a continuous-improvement program
• Must participate in pre-tour and critical pre-job safety meetings
• Must review and follow / implement the agreed-upon drilling program, verifying that approved operational steps are adhered to and promulgated in appropriate plans forward
• Must ensure an MoC is accomplished if operations need to deviate from the agreed-upon drilling program or SOP
• Must directly oversee operations that deviate from normal activities, such as tight hole / hole problems/flow checks / tripping off bottom/running casing / all cementing operations
• Must convey the HSE lessons learned (review incident reports) with assigned rig crews and personnel
• Must participate in ALL drills and offer post-drill constructive criticism, if necessary
• Must verify / witness BOP tests and ensure the BOP testing schedule is adhered to or dispensation is approved
• Must witness all operations involving equipment, such as wellhead installation and setting and recovering test plugs and wear bushings
• Must verify casing operations are happening in accordance with organisation/API standards
• Must verify/ensure all appropriate equipment, personnel, OCTG, supplies are ordered/called off in order to execute the drilling program in a timely, competent, coherent fashion
• Must review cementing programs and monitor/execute cementing operations (volumes pumped, densities, losses, returns, types and weights of spacers, placement/operation of DVs/MSIPCs)
• Must monitor and report ANY well-control event and be prepared to assume on-site senior representative responsibilities
• Must ensure morning reports are well written and accurate and that appropriate well data is input into Landmark OpenWells platform
• Must conduct morning, noon, and night walks around the rig and location looking for safety, environmental, and operational hazards; must intervene, if required
• Must participate in rig STOP card program or equivalent
• Must conduct periodic job observations and discuss with the rig managers how to correct errant behaviors
• Must ensure rig leadership meetings are occurring on a daily basis and that valid issues/concerns are actioned or addressed
• Must perform operator field authorizations and approvals for all contracted work, as required
• Must possess valid well control certificate (IWCF or IADC surface stack supervisor)
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Must be able to work on own initiative; use proactive approach to problem solving and avoidance
• Must use initiative to ensure issues are overcome.
• Must have a patient and calm personality