Drilling Supervisor

**Company**
QatarEnergy

**Department**

Drilling and Completions

**Primary purpose of job**
To be the QP Company representative on the offshore jack up drilling rig and thereby to be responsible for all operations on

the rig and to ensure they are performed in a safe and efficient manner and achieve their objectives.

1. Direct and control operations at the rig site to ensure they are performed In accordance with QP requirements and

without accidents of any kind. In particular ensure that the operations are efficiently and safely performed in compliance

with the approved drilling or workover program, the Drilling Reference Manual ORM the Drilling Department Golden Rules,

and that all rig site personnel are aware of and adhere to these requirements.

2. Manage HSE at the rig site as the highest priority by demonstrating visible HSE leadership and an unrelenting

commitment to a safe working environment. This shall include: Participating in the Drilling Contractors STOP program to

identify unsafe conditions or procedures, performing at least one full STOP walkabout per week and encouraging active

participation by all Service Company personnel in the STOP program to eliminate accidents before they occur.

3. Report all HSE incidents in a timely and accurate manner using the SAP system, and lead the initial on-site investigation

of all incidents and near misses, to identify and document the sequence of events and immediate causes of the incident as

quickly as possible.

4. Resolve operational problems as they arise within the framework of the QP policies and standards, and ensure that

non-routine or unforeseen activities are always meticulously planned and organized to identify potential hazards and to

mitigate risks.

5. Review the drilling or workover program prior to the start of operations to ensure that the equipment and personnel on

the rig are capable to perform the work and that there are no errors or anomalies in the program.

6. Report all daily activities and enter well data and cost information in Open-Wells, to ensure complete and correct record

of activities with accurate cost Information for future analysis and performance improvement.

7. Manage the bi-weekly BOP pressure and function test, and sign-off the test record and pressure charts. Verify the correct

BOP certification is available at the rig site, to ensure the Integrity of this critical equipment in accordance with QP

standards.

8. Manage rig operations by planning and prioritizing activities, and making written instructions for the Drilling Contractor

OIM and service Company representatives, to ensure that the program objectives are achieved in an efficient and timely

manner and within budget. Provide written handover to back-to back DSV and maintain a record of lessons learned and

improvement opportunities, to facilitate continuous performance improvement.

9. Supervise and monitor all QP Contractors involved in the rig operations, to ensure a high quality of work is performed in

accordance with QP requirements. This shall include assessing and documenting service quality, verifying certification, and

compliance documents for all equipment and chemicals delivered to the rig site.

10. Monitor, train and support new QP graduate engineers. This shall include assigning specific tasks to broaden the

learning process to ensure effective on-the-job training and development of Qatari nationals.

**Experience & Skills**:

- At least 10years experience in drilling operations including 5 years as an Offshore Drilling Supervisor. Experience in
workover operations in gas and horizontal wells is preferred
- Strong leadership and people management skills with a good awareness of cultural sensitivities.
- Excellent communication skills in English (demonstrated verbal and written skills)
- Commitment and passion for managing HSE.
- Energy and enthusiasm to deliver the targets in an efficient and problem free manner.
- Ability to make the correct operational decisions based on systematic analysis with rigorous attention to detail.

**Education**:

- B.Sc degree In an Engineering discipline or equivalent.- IWCF Certified at Supervisor level.