Drilling Supervisor Job Description
Drilling supervisor
provides technical expertise, knowledge and experience in the drilling activities, including developing drilling operations programs, supervision and execution of drilling operations conducted at rig site.
Drilling Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Works directly in the machining and stator line production to produce components for the mud motor oil field services
Manage the delivery of the necessary services and equipment to conduct drilling and testing operations
Monitors all ongoing operations for compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
Develop new tools and processes to help optimize performance through more effectively managing costs at rig level and providing team feedback on inefficiencies continued performance
Responsible for running multiple rig operations
Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all reporting and administrative requirements, such as safety reports, daily drill reports, site inductions, change over meetings
Liaison between field and zone regarding inventory planning and control
Works directly in the stator production of oil field stators sold by the company
Assumes the role of supervisor during the supervisor’s absence such as directing operator activities, meetings
Perform advanced technical duties as required which includes stator production
Drilling Supervisor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Drilling Supervisor
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: IWCF, BOSIET
Education for Drilling Supervisor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the drilling supervisor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Engineering, Technical, Manufacturing, Petroleum Engineering, Science, Industrial, Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Construction
Skills for Drilling Supervisor
Desired skills for drilling supervisor include:
Air rotary and core drilling
COP Standards and Recommended Practices and conduct work accordingly
Hydraulics
Well control and HPHT procedures
Drilling and Well Operations and equipment
Rig site operating procedures and risk management
Baker Hughes product lines
Services
Technologies
Well control best practices
Desired experience for drilling supervisor includes:
May need to provide direct production hours as needed
Works to trouble shoot issues being experienced in the Oil Field Stators unit
5 years’ experience in stator production
5 years' experience working with stator production equipment
Full understanding of processes, procedures and safety risks associated with the stator production
Hands on stator production, experience with coordination of inventory and process scheduling
Drilling Supervisor Examples
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Drilling Supervisor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a drilling supervisor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for drilling supervisor
- Coordinates activities pertaining to shift handover between supervisors
- Directly schedule overtime as needed
- Critique, instruct, and provide direct feedback to employee’s on their performance
- Works directly in the stator, CNC and rotor production of oil field equipment sold by the company
- Perform advanced technical duties as required which includes in a production capacity up to 50%
- Supervise contractors in the execution of all directional drilling programs, ensuring that all objectives are met in a safe and efficient manner and in keeping with all regulatory requirements
- Liaise and report directly to the asset team management with a view to keeping management fully abreast of current drilling and associated activity and to make them aware of any condition which may require certain operating conditions or priority setting
- Continually monitor the effectiveness of the ongoing process and to report on same
- Evaluate and report on the performance of service contractors to safeguard the technical and commercial interests of the company
- Train, develop and motivate subordinates, and render technical support and guidance with the aim to promote team spirit
Qualifications for drilling supervisor
- Knowledge of products and understanding of QC analysis, performing root cause analysis and make recommend adjustments
- Legal, operational and standard compliance
- Achievement of area planned production
- Valid Blasting Certificate
- Three years experience in drilling
- Completed Operation Shift Supervisor course (Legal Liability / A1 or A2 safety course / Competent A)
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a drilling supervisor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for drilling supervisor
- Demonstrate commitment to the safety security and health of employees, contractors and service providers, carrying out proactive global Safety Security program that emphasizes through systematic application of safe work practices and use of hazard recognition, intervention and mitigation process in office and field locations
- Make key decisions in case of emergency to prevent injuries, well catastrophe significant additional costs, and ensure critical license to operate objectives are met
- Supervise rig contractor and third party personnel performing work on the well site, verify that rig and third party equipment is fit for purpose and in proper operating condition
- Be responsible for casing being tallied, properly run and cemented
- Ensure logging, coring and production testing are performed as planned
- Be responsible for well control, marine safety, and planned emergency response drills
- Follow Operations Safety Security Health and Environment Plan and coordinate with the operation business unit
- Communicate changing conditions to provide adjustments to the Drilling procedures, contributing to the identification of changes in plans, procedures, equipment or personnel in key positions
- Ensure potential pollution control matters are considered and relative contingency plans are understood by rig and third party personnel
- Maintain Completions and Subsea training and all other required trainings
Qualifications for drilling supervisor
- Familiar with machining and shop environment
- Experience with PLC, HMI, CNC, and assembly line production
- Experienced with 5S, 6 Sigma, and Lean concepts
- Experienced with SAP and ERP scheduling
- Ability to function both tactically and strategically
- Ability to read and interpret multiple layers of blueprints
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a drilling supervisor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for drilling supervisor
- To supervise the consumptions and stock of materials available at rigsite, and request personnel, materials, and services in due time in order to avoid any delay in the operations
- To ensure contractor personnel, services and material, are available at rigsite when required so to avoid any delay in operations
- Responsible for implementation of Esso’s Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) on the rig and ensure operations are consistent and comply with Drilling OIMS Manual
- Be a COP safety leader and define the HSE tone and expectations for all operations
- Ensure all operations are led in a manner that ensures the health and safety of all personnel and the protection of the environment
- Maintain direct and timely communication with the Drilling Superintendent
- Communicate with contractor supervision to ensure onsite participation and implementation of all safety policies and programs
- Maintain proper well control certification and be capable of managing all well control situations
- Participate in rig crew pre-tour safety meetings 3rd party safety meetings and JSA/GO Card discussion when visiting rig sites
- Audit any permits that have been issued by an authorized permit writer for all Hot Work and/or Confined Space Entry
Qualifications for drilling supervisor
- Comfortable around large machines and working with robots
- Full understanding of processes, procedures, and safety risks associated with in a production environment
- Preferably Master (MSc) or Bachelor degree (BSc) in Petroleum Engineering, Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field
- Good communication, arithmetic, and computer skills
- Extensive previous experience from a related and relevant field
- Previous offshore experience and deep water experience will be preferred
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Drilling Supervisor Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a drilling supervisor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for drilling supervisor
- Prepare such hydraulics, pre-kick calculations and other drilling parameter requirements as required
- Audit and ensure pre-spud rig inspections are being performed and verify any safety-critical action items are closed prior to spud
- Conduct and document periodic rig inspections
- Daily communication with Drilling Engineers to enhance the learning process and continuously improve well planning and execution
- Work with optimization engineer to improve performance of the drilling program
- Performance monitoring of contractors
- Work with rig supervisors to ensure Wellview report accuracy and detail
- Participate in the identification, evaluation and selection of qualified drilling rigs
- Maintain working knowledge of COP Standards and Recommended Practices and ensure work is conducted accordingly
- Develop/maintain a working relationship with completions and production operations to ensure optimized schedules and operations in the field
Qualifications for drilling supervisor
- Knowledgeable on key product properties, applications, and limitations
- Knowledgeable on the effects of the products/systems on the mud chemistry
- Able to calculate volumes
- Able to apply effective pit management principles
- Knowledgeable on the solids control process and equipment and able to explain how various recommendations
- Responsible for making appropriate recommendations that will prevent or address different hole problems
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of drilling supervisor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for drilling supervisor
- Assist Drilling Supervisors with issues on the drill site
- Maintain COP owned drill pipe and yard
- Ensure locations being constructed and conductors set for upcoming locations
- Tertiary qualification in Mine Engineering
- Certificate IV trainer/assessor and exposure to training of others
- WA Restricted Quarry Manager's ticket
- To prepare data and information collected and correctly transfer the prepared information
- To provide information to the Senior Drilling Completion Rig Supervisor immediately should there be any significant problem, incident or change to program, drill string washout/twist off, unexplained pump pressure increase/decrease, major increase in gas levels, positive flow check/ “kick” or other well control situation, drilling fluid loss circulation, major tight hole/stuck pipe, any accidents/injuries etc
- To supervise drilling and completion operations carried out by Company's and Contractor's personnel at rig site
- To supervise drilling and completion activities in accordance with drilling programme, specification, Company procedures and best practices
Qualifications for drilling supervisor
- Responsible for making appropriate recommendations that will prevent or address lost circulation events
- Responsible for making appropriate recommendations that will minimize the impact of wellbore conditions
- Responsible for making appropriate recommendations that will minimize the impact of contaminants
- Responsible for making appropriate recommendations related to the drilling fluids system that will improve hole cleaning efficiency
- Additional intermediate or advanced knowledge and skill requirements will apply for complex drilling operations such as those encountered in deepwater
- Able to explain the impact of hole conditions