Rig Superintendent

The Rig Superintendent is the overall responsible person for QHSE, Maintenance, Drilling Operations, and Personnel (including sub-contractors). Moroever, Asstes protection, and management.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure the safe, economical, and efficient performance of the drilling, well completion, and workover activities by supervising the execution of the activities in compliance with the 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 coordinate 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, and control the mud system are performed in accordance with the program and instructions received by the client.
• Be familiar with running and testing the BOP and how to operate the same and diverter system.
• Be familiar with the established well control procedures.
• Be familiar with the established drilling operations 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 make sure the Rig move plan is followed.
• Coordinate the rig moving activities by supervising the activity of the drilling crew, and the lifting activities and verifying that the equipment is correctly positioned in 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.

  Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

  • Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, and procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
  • Contribute to cost-efficient usage of all applicable resources to reduce unnecessary expenses.

    Qualifications

    • Minimum high school, diploma, bachelor, or equivalent.

      Certifications

      • Valid IWCF well control certificate - Supervisor Level.

        Relevant experience

        • Minimum 10-12 years' operational experience in land/offshore drilling operations with a minimum of 2-3 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: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
        • Good English language skills.