Senior Drilling Supervisor

3 months ago

Aberdeen, United Kingdom Brunel Full time

**About this role**
The Senior Drilling Supervisor is the Well Engineering company representative at the wellsite and is responsible for on-site preparation and execution of drilling, completion, and work over activities, establishing and maintaining strong HSE performance and maximum operational efficiency while managing a spend of approximately £250,000/day.

The Senior DSV works closely with the Drilling Contractor to ensure safe and Top Quartile execution of the Well Programme and that a healthy safety and performance culture exists. The Senior DSV is the most senior member of the company's offshore team and takes an active role in the coaching and development of Well Site Drilling Engineers and the other DSVs, setting the tone for the rest of the supervisory team. Outside of the immediate rig team, the Senior DSV is also expected to support departmental improvement projects and initiatives and play an active and visible role within the SSV community.

The Senior DSV may be assigned to routine and non-routine projects such as HPHT, NPNT, exploration drilling, deepwater drilling, extended reach wells, managed pressure drilling projects, abandonments, and the implementation of new technology for Wells.

**Principal Accountabilities**

The Senior DSV shall be responsible for:
Health, Safety & Environment
- Providing on-site leadership, role modelling exemplary safety leadership and influencing a positive safety culture.
- Ensuring adherence to safe working practices through active engagement with Drilling Contractor and Service Company personnel, and the promotion of positive HSE attitudes and
- Monitoring the status of process safety barriers to ensure well control is maintained.
- Leading the Assist & Assure program onsite and role modelling Goal Zero Supervision.
- Ensure drilling contractor is operating an effective DROPS programme onsite.
- Delivering the on-site self-assurance programme to manage and monitor compliance with Company and Drilling Contractor HSE Management Systems, the HSE Bridging Document, Well Control Plan, the Safety Case and regulatory requirements.
- Leading or being part of incident investigation teams.
- Accurately reporting all incidents and potential incidents.

Operations
- Managing the day-to-day operations to deliver Top Quartile well programme and the well objectives. Planning, scheduling and allocation of resources and reporting of all well site activities.
- Optimising operational performance without compromising HSE, reputation, well integrity, or the integrity of the drilling unit.
- Optimising logistics to ensure people and equipment are at the wellsite when required and delivered in an efficient manner.
- Stimulating and implementing ideas to improve operational performance and reduce cost. Ensuring there is a process where lessons learned are documented and incorporated in future operations. Challenging the well engineers, contractors and well programme to recommend performance enhancements.
- Resolving operational problems as they arise.
- Monitoring and managing costs within area of responsibility.
- Managing non-performance onsite through quality management systems.
- Managing Combined Operations and the interface with other offshore installations and company assets affected by rig operations.
- Ensuring the drilling unit systems are managed and operated within their integrity envelope.

**What you need to bring**
Principal Duties
- Manage HSE Risks: Including injury to personnel, environmental damage, process safety / well control risks, loss of the well or down-hole equipment, reputation damage, loss or deferment of production, project delays and budget overruns, subsurface uncertainties and mechanical failures.
- People Management: Set expectations with all personnel regarding compliance with the Company's policies. Role model and champion the company's values and behaviours and provide visible leadership and clear direction.
- People Development: Coach and develop Well Site Drilling Engineers and the other DSVs in the team, setting the tone for the rest of the supervisory team.
- Contractor Management: Supervise a large rig team comprising staff from Company, drilling contractor and service contractors (~100 people). Assess the competence and suitability of contractor personnel and take action to address any shortcomings.
- Cost Management: Manage a daily spend of approximately £250,000, ensuring the company receives value for money.
- Culture building: Create the appropriate culture, behaviors and motivation to sustain and improve HSE and operational performance.
- Learner Mindset: The Senior DSV plays a key role in recording and sharing of lessons learned and best practices between the various operations teams and within the SSV community.
- Well Planning: The Senior DSV will provide direct input to well planning to achieve continuous improvement and consistent top quartile performance through a learning organization.
- This is an HSSE Critical Position

  • Senior Offshore Drilling Supervisor

    3 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Energy Resourcing Full time

    Overview: Energy Resourcing requires 3 Senior Offshore Drilling Supervisors to join our client's offshore team on a 2/2 or 2/2/2/4 rotation for 12 months. The Senior Offshore Drilling Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day well site planning and execution of drilling activities, maintaining HSE and operational efficiency, at maximum value to the...

  • Night Drilling Supervisor

    5 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Orion Full time

    **Job description**: Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Night Drilling Supervisor, based in Aberdeen. **Responsibilities**: - Support the company's Drilling Supervisor in carrying out his roles and responsibilities. - Champion HSE Leadership and actively promote the company's Life Saving Rules - Interpret detailed operational programmes...

  • Senior Offshore Drilling Supervisor

    3 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Orion Full time

    **Job description**: Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Offshore Drilling Supervisor, based Offshore. **Responsibilities**: - This is a front-line supervisory position leading operational execution at the wellsite. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operations while maintaining the company and regulatory...

  • Drilling Supervisor

    5 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Orion Full time

    **Job description**: Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Drilling Supervisor, based Offshore. **Responsibilities**: - Create and maintain a safe workplace protecting personnel, assets and the environment. Attend and contribute to offshore safety meetings and cross asset discussions. - Supervise offshore drilling, completion, intervention...

  • Assistant Drilling Supervisor

    4 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Orion Full time

    Job description Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Assistant Drilling Supervisor, based in Aberdeen. **Responsibilities**: - Follow up operations with regard to the working environment, safety and the external environment including conducting safety inspections together with the drilling contractor's management and participating in...

  • Night Drilling Supervisor

    4 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Orion Full time

    **Job description**: Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Night Drilling Supervisor, based in Aberdeen. **Responsibilities**: - While the Drilling Supervisor is on rest period the Night Drilling Supervisor's responsibilities are to: Create and maintain a safe workplace protecting personnel, assets and the environment. Attend and...

  • Mpd Supervisor Mpd Supervisor

    3 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Stena Drilling Limited Full time

    At Stena Drilling we operate our business with a focus on our core values of Care, Innovation and Performance. With a worldwide operational presence, we are one of the world’s foremost independent drilling contractors. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an MPD Supervisor to join our Offshore team. **Roles & Responsibilities will include but...

  • Night Drilling Supervisor

    4 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Orion Full time

    **Job description**: Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Night Drilling Supervisor, based in Aberdeen. **Responsibilities**: - Create and maintain a safe workplace protecting personnel, assets and the environment. Attend and contribute to offshore safety meetings and cross asset discussions. - Supervise offshore drilling, completion,...

  • Night Drilling Supervisor

    4 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Orion Full time

    **Job description**: Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Night Drilling Supervisor, based Offshore. **Responsibilities**: - Create and maintain a safe workplace protecting personnel, assets and the environment. Attend and contribute to offshore safety meetings and cross asset discussions. - Supervise offshore drilling, completion,...

  • Drilling Materials Coordinator

    3 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Orion Full time

    **Job description**: Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Drilling Materials Coordinator, based Offshore. **Responsibilities**: - Liaise with the company's Senior Drilling Supervisor and the company's onshore Logistics Team in the call off of equipment, materials and personal to ensure they arrive in a timely manner at the Rig site - Book...

  • Drilling Materials Coordinator

    3 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Orion Full time

    **Job description**: Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Drilling Materials Coordinator, based Offshore on a 3/3 rotation. **Responsibilities**: - Liaise with company Senior Drilling Supervisor and company onshore Logistics Team in the call off of equipment, materials and personal to ensure they arrive in a timely manner at the Rig...

  • Day Drilling Supervisor

    5 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Orion Full time

    **Job description**: Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Day Drilling Supervisor, based in Aberdeen. **Responsibilities**: - Supervise and manage the safe and efficient implementation of the company's well programmes and act as central liaison point between offshore and onshore wells team. - Champion HSE Leadership and actively promote...

  • Drilling Supervisor

    4 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Orion Full time

    Job description Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Drilling Supervisor (Days), based Offshore. Experience & Qualifications: - Experience preferred with UK regulatory environment, horizontal/ERD wells, ESP completions and WellView reporting database. - Significant industry experience in supervisory drilling offshore roles. - Current L4...

  • Drilling Supervisor

    3 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Orion Full time

    **Job description**: Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Drilling Supervisor (Nights or Days), based in Aberdeen. **Responsibilities**: - Providing on-site leadership, role modelling exemplary safety leadership and influencing a positive safety culture. - Ensuring adherence to safe working practices through active engagement with...

  • Drilling Supervisor

    3 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Orion Full time

    **Job description**: Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Drilling Supervisor (Nights or Days), based in Aberdeen. **Responsibilities**: - Providing on-site leadership, role modelling exemplary safety leadership and influencing a positive safety culture. - Ensuring adherence to safe working practices through active engagement with...

  • Mechanic Mechanic

    3 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Stena Drilling Limited Full time

    At Stena Drilling we operate our business with a focus on our core values of Care, Innovation and Performance. With a worldwide operational presence, we are one of the world’s foremost independent drilling contractors. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanic to join our offshore Team. Some of the duties and responsibilities will include...

  • Tubular Inspection Supervisor

    2 weeks ago

    Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Parker Drilling Full time

    Job Summary:The Tubular Inspection Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the tubular inspection of equipment. This includes planning and organizing the details of these activities in line with the priorities set by the Inspection Service Line Lead and issuing relevant work instructions.Key Responsibilities:Ensure compliance...

  • Tubular Inspection Supervisor

    2 weeks ago

    Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Parker Drilling Full time

    Job Summary:The Tubular Inspection Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the tubular inspection of equipment. This includes planning and organizing the details of these activities in line with the priorities set by the Inspection Service Line Lead and issuing relevant work instructions.Key Responsibilities:Ensure compliance...

  • Floorman Floorman

    3 months ago

    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Stena Drilling Limited Full time

    At Stena Drilling we operate our business with a focus on our core values of Care, Innovation and Performance. With a worldwide operational presence, we are one of the world’s foremost independent drilling contractors. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Floorman to join our Offshore Team on the Stena Spey on a temporary basis. Roles &...

  • Drilling Engineering Contractor

    2 weeks ago

    Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Orion Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Drilling Engineer - Senior Drilling Engineering SpecialistJob Summary:Orion Group is seeking a highly skilled Drilling Engineer to join our team as a Senior Drilling Engineering Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and planning wells, creating well programs, and ensuring compliance with our...