Rig Superintendent - Land

Job Description

The rig Superintendent is the overall responsible person for QHSE, Maintenance, Drilling Operations and Personnel (including sub-contractors). Moreover, Assets protection and management. Ensure the safe, economical, and efficient performance of the drilling, well completion and work over activities by supervising the execution of the activities in compliance with Company’s standards, contractual requirements, and Client’s program
Ensure the correct management of the drilling operations by optimizing the assets and equipment and supervising the execution of the activities of his subordinates.
Communicate with Rig Manager and other department heads to co- ordinate their activities in supporting the operations, and in particular for the supply of materials, services, and specialist expertise plan and manage the efficiency and timely provision of support services and supplies to rig operations, plan and provide logistical support
Ensure the activities carried out to prepare, use, control the mud system are performed in accordance with the program and instructions received by client.
Be familiar with running and testing of the BOP and how to operate the same and the diverter system
Be familiar with the established well control procedures
Be familiar with the established drilling operational procedures.
Verify the maintenance routines of the drilling equipment/assets are appropriate and they guarantee an efficient performance of the drilling activities.
Ensure reporting routines are fulfilled.
Verify the stock level of spare parts and consumables for the drilling equipment
Supervise rig moving activities and making sure Rig move plan is followed.
Coordinate the rig moving activities by supervising the activity of the drilling crew, the lifting activities and verifying that the equipment is correctly positioned on the new location.
Verify proper housekeeping is maintained on the rig site
Review and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.
Conduct regular inspections of rig and follow-up on all remedial actions.
Coach all subordinates in performing their duties.
Keep proficiency for all personal certification and training.
To provide quality assurance in all aspects of the Rigs operations and logistics equipment’s.
To apply his or her experience directly in the event of non-routine activities on the rigs and to co-ordinate activities in the event of an incipient or actual emergency or incident.
To advise the Rig Manager, Maintenance Manager, and HSE Manager of all issues that require their attention whether immediately or in the future
To assist and support the Area Manager in identifying and accessing profitable new opportunities in the country of operations.
Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports and manage their efforts so as to maximize their contribution to operational effectiveness and performance.
Supervise rig personnel to ensure all paperwork is properly filled out and submitted on timely basis.
Maintain daily contact with Rig Managers to stay abreast of current and planned activities.
Maintain record keeping of well control equipment’s with valid certification.
Maintain rig tubulars with valid inspection in according to company requirements and follow best practice for handling

Desired Qualities/Qualifications

’ Minimum high school, diploma, bachelor or equivalent.

Certifications:
Valid IWCF well control certificate — Supervisor Level.
Relevant Experience — Minimum/Skills:
Minimum 10 to 12 years’ operational experience in land/offshore drilling operations with Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in the position.
Knowledge and experience in the well construction or related oil and gas industry.
Familiarity with top drive equipment, mechanical and DC or AC drive rigs.
Knowledge of various computer software including Microsoft office; Work, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint. Good English language skills (speaking, writing and reading).
Must have minimum 3yrs gas drilling experience working on HPHT wells