Senior Drilling Operations Manager

Senior Drilling Operations Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Direct and manage the activities of Drilling and Workover operations carried out by Company and contractors personnel of multi-discipline teams to ensure that divisional KPI are achieved. Set guidelines for operations performance to improve standards and efficiency.

• Select new rigs for Company rig fleet and contract management and safe start-up.

• Act as the Deputy Drilling Manager on need basis.

Worked Performed: (Initial)

• Direct and manage the activities of personnel in the Drilling Operations Department for respective tasks under his authority. Perform supervisory functions and exercises financial authority at the level established for the position.

• Participate with the VP-Drilling in the development of budgets and business plan for ongoing drilling and workover activities and for non-routine expenditure. Ensure proper implementation of effective cost control procedures for all drilling/workover activities is managed to Company financial guidelines and KPI requirements.

• Verify and approve all rig operational programs and related services to ensure that operations are programmed in a safe, cost effective manner deploying the latest technology safely, maintaining the established industry standards and implementing work program requirements. Review and analyze work progress to ensure that company work programs are being followed and that objectives are being attained whilst abiding by Company standards and procedures.

• Manage the introduction of new rigs introduced into Company operations. Ensure a safe start up.

• Direct, coordinate and review technical and feasibility studies covering drilling and workover related operations including comparison between current verses new procedures and proposed equipment for Company operations. In addition initiate, follow up studies related to recurring drilling problems, to provide solutions and to recommend changes of practices.

Minimum Requirements:

• Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.

• 20 years experience in Petroleum Engineering including at least 15 years in Drilling and at least 10 years in a supervisory position.

• Very good knowledge of English.

• Proven Leadership skills; Safety leadership, coach, mentor, develop, result delivery.

Problem Solving & Job Complexity:

• Prioritize and mobilize resources effectively and reviews results regularly to keep long-term goals in sight.

• Accurately estimate the amount of time and resources to complete a task, estimates resource requirements and delegate responsibility to subordinates as appropriate.

• Undertake new initiatives to improve working, review work progress and recommends remedial action.

• Demonstrate creativity in developing alternatives / solutions.

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