MPD Well Site Supervisor at Weatherford

Location: Port-Harcourt
Business Unit: Managed Pressure Drilling
Expatriate: hire

Job Scope:
Establish and maintain regular communication with the client, drilling contractor, Weatherford Project Engineer, Weatherford Crew and all other service onsite. Providing feedback and regular technical advice to all parties concerned.

Job Responsibilities:

•     Responsible for all Managed Pressure Drilling Operations on the rig, from a technical, operational and safety stand point as per the drilling program requirements, to ensure the operational success of each well.
•     Coordinate any variations in project planning, onsite technical and operational requirements and implement MOC procedures as required.
•     Need to understand all the operations of MFC/RCD system, how the cables and computers are to be connected and run, how the various components interact with the ICU, how the data base works on site and how data should be transmitted remotely.
•     Install new versions of the software and update the systems as needed.
•     Interaction with 3rd party service providers on the rig, such as mud logging, Mud Company, nwireline logging, directional services, etc.
•     Manage and track inventory and logistics at the well site.
•     Ensure that all data material, operational forms and records, are completed and relayed to the Project Manager for collation and review
•     Responsible for job ticketing.
•     Champion all QHSE procedures and processes.
•     Responsible for reporting incidents.
•     Conduct rig up and rig down safety meetings.
•     To ensure compliance, and assist the crew’s implementation, of all QHSE procedures during the operational project activity.
•     Input any incidents in the Weatherford Performance Tracking System (WPTS) and complete all QHSE forms.
•     Train crew members and provide feedback and assessment to Operations Manager.
•     Participate in pre and post job meeting with clients.
•     Manage crew shifts and rotations while on the rig site.
•     Responsible for making sure equipment is functional and inventory lists complete before sending the equipment to location.
•     Oversee and maintain close contact with equipment transportation during logistical movements between wells to prevent equipment mishandling and/or damage and to ensure all equipment arrives as required for the project.
•     Establishing records on all maintenance that is suitably performed in the field and to communicate both minor and major repairs/maintenance reports with the Well Site SupervisorOnshore Project Engineer via the relevant operational documents provided.
•     Green tagging manifold after job is complete.
•     Conduct rig and site surveys

Qualifications Required:

•     Completed Senior High School Certificate
•     Completed Diploma/Degree in Engineering
•     Related Oil and Gas experience

Experience and Skills Required:

•     Experience in an Operational Field Environment
•     Technical/Engineering Degree and relevant experience in the Oil & Gas industry
•     Pressure Engineering, Data Acquisition, and Drilling experience
•     Previous Project Management / Project Planning experience
•     Knowledge and experience with traditional drilling practices and well control.  
•     Strong technical and operational knowledge of MPD Systems, procedures and practices.
•     Good knowledge and comfortable with computers and various software packages.
•     Ability to travel, both domestic and internationally.
•     Commitment to HSSE and Job Execution Quality.