Drilling Superintendent – Altea Energy

Job Level                            Senior

Job Description                  Drilling Superintendent

Reports to                           Drilling Manager

Work Scheme                     28 X 28

Total Experience 15 – 20 years

Experience in Algeria > 10 years if the experience is in Berkine basin will be a plus

Experience in Depleted reservoir (will be considered as a plus)

1- General Description

The Drilling Superintendent is accountable for planning and executing all aspects of the drilling program; the health and safety of all personnel, and protection of the environment.

2- Roles & Responsibilities

The main duties related to this position are:

·      Responsible for all drilling and other well operations at the rig site.

·      Directs rig-down and move out of drilling equipment.

·      Manages field drilling operations to accomplish specified drilling objectives within agreed-on time and cost objectives.

·      Position requires current IADC or IWCF well control certification.

·      Manage drilling operations in order to maximise return on exploration and development expenditures.

·      Understands objectives of the well construction operation and takes actions required to accomplish the objective.

·      Responsible for all rig operations and reporting and protects the health and safety of employees, contractors, and the general public from harm resulting from operations

·      Responsible for move-in and rig up of drilling rigs.

·      Directs drilling processes such as drilling, circulating, running casing, cementing, well logging, and formation testing.

·   Coordinates work of product services lines and subcontractors including rig contractor to meet engineered well design.

·      Supervises day-to-day field operations at the rig site

·      Protects the environment from damage resulting from operations

·      Schedule and co-ordinate all resources.

·      Implement safety and environmental policies.

·      Encourage continuous improvement.

·      Manage daily activities of drilling operations in accordance with Company Policies and local Legislation

·      Ensure HSE Emergency Response Systems is developed, documented, tested with simulation exercises and the Drilling Team is capable of responding to HSE emergencies.

·      Observe all Company HSE instructions, act in a safe manner and avoid unnecessary risks to themselves and others.

·      Immediately report any unsafe conditions or activities, dangerous occurrences or injuries in the workplace(s).

·      Assist new employees in the use of relevant work procedures and practises in order to ensure their safety and the safety of all employees.

3- Special Challenges

·     Working on Oil & Gas exploration and development Projects worldwide and specially in Argelia.

·     Deep well fields (+/- 18000 ft)

·     Working with a diverse range of contractors and vendors.

4- Skills Required

The following list of skills is required for the position:

·     No University Degree is needed, but a Petroleum Engineering degree is a plus

·     Minimum of 20 years of experience in Drilling and Workover activities with a combination of operational and business assignments.

·     Well Control Certification.

·     Experience in team leadership in a development project.

·     Prior experience with high pressure and sour gas wells.

·     Experience in field with wells greater than 18000 ft. 

·     Good skills with PC in Windows environment.

·     Must be able to communicate efficiently with various operational units.