Operations Manager at Indigo Drilling Limited

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

• Responsible for the provision of rig based well services and contract execution with the customer within the Division and in accordance with Transocean’s core processes and performance standards. Responsible for the management of assets in accordance with Transocean policies and procedures.
• OM must lead by example and show visible demonstration of the Transocean Vision by focusing on People, Customers and Execution.
• Meets responsibilities related to job position as described in Section 5 of the Company Management System Manual.
• When required, fully responsible for effectively and efficiently running of stand-alone offices supporting Transocean operations, as per above, outside the main division office.

 

DUTIES:

HSE and Operational Integrity Leadership

 

• Maintain and support safety vision of an "Incident Free Workplace, all the time, Everywhere”. Act as Safety Leader at all times.

 

• Adhere to the requirements of Transocean Health & Safety and Environment Manuals (HQS-HSE-PP-01 and HQS-HSE-PP-02) and ensure same are followed and implemented by the rigs.
• Manage, monitor, and mitigate any customer, crew, or company safety concerns.
• Act as champion within the Division to build strength in rig safety and performance culture.
• Ensure HS&E Plans and Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) are regularly updated by Rig Managers. Ensure emergency response effectiveness is maintained through drills within the Division. Provide assistance to Rig Managers and support the General Manager during major emergencies.
• Review Requests for Exemptions and approve, prior to submitting to General Manager
• Ensure all Operations Integrity requirements are met by the rigs and their crews.

 

People

 

• Provide oversight to Rig Managers (and Operations Managers, when applicable) to ensure people development, performance management and succession planning are established for all rig-based personnel. Review and approve succession planning for rigs prior to submitting within Division.
• Ensure compliance with Transocean’s Training Matrix and Competency Assurance standards.
• Coach and mentor Rig Managers and Asset Managers (and Operations Managers, when applicable). Ensure their development and succession plans are in place and followed.
• Work with Human Resources department to achieve appropriate rig and office staffing levels and effective employee relations. Be familiar with local labor regulations and requirements which may impact Transocean operations.
• Ensure nationalization plans for rig based personnel, Rig Managers and Asset Managers are in place and implemented.

 

Operations

 

• Meet with Rig Managers (and Operations Managers, when applicable) on a daily basis to provide oversight and support of delivery of professional rig and well operations and to ensure that assets are maintained in accordance with the approved asset maintenance plan and budget.
• Oversee Rig Managers in identifying ways to provide safe and efficient operations. Ensure critical planned maintenance is taken into consideration as a part of overall well planning.
• Ensure end of well analysis is done and lessons learned implemented and shared across the fleet. Focus on KSMs and KPIs.
• Ensure Operation, Performance and Asset policies and procedures are implemented within the Division. Provide oversight to ensure that rig operating procedures are properly reviewed and approved. Ensure that the Maintenance Management System is understood and followed.
• Review and monitor Customer’s well construction process to ensure that Transocean’s operations and well control procedures and policies are being followed (ex: Operations Manuals, Well Control Handbook and Marine Compliance Manual).
• Ensure Company Management System changes are communicated and understood by Rig Managers.
• Ensure Rig Managers complete and receive the applicable mooring system analysis, riser analysis and / or jackup site assessment approvals from HQS Marine Support Group for each location in a timely manner. Ensure safe and effective marine operations with minimum rig downtime are performed on all installations under their responsibility.
• Provide oversight to Rig Managers to ensure vessel inspections are being carried out in time and certification required by Regulatory, Class and Flag State (ISPS, ISM, Safety, and Manning.) is maintained and up to date. Ensure that corrective actions are being closed out while Out of Service (OOS) time is being minimized.
• Ensure that multi-year plans are in place and are aligned with the strategic and other long term business objectives of the company.
• Ensure that Hardware and Management System Audits (MSAs) are carried out and that corrective actions are scheduled and tracked to completion.
• Ensure that the rig downtime protocol is adhered to, downtime events are investigated (OER’s and Topset Investigations), corrective actions are developed and lessons learned are shared.
• Ensure that adequate resources are available to effectively manage overdue PM tasks and major maintenance projects.
• Ensure that Rig Managers conduct regular rig visits to effectively communicate with OIM’s, Department Supervisors, and rig personnel regarding crew concerns, performance results and expectations, operational integrity, and to review the physical condition of the equipment and the asset.

 

Contract Management & Customer Relations

 

• Support Rig Managers in their role as primary customer contact for all service provision related matters. Foster “can do” attitude while adhering to Transocean’s policies and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate customer concerns and disputes. Respond quickly to meet their needs identified though daily meetings, Rig Managers’ feedback, SQFs, etc. and resolve problems.
• Support Rig Managers with technical information and proposed solutions on equipment issues.
• Review rig maintenance and equipment planning which affects rig activity forecasts and OOS planning. Ensure that rig OOS planning is clearly communicated to customers.
• Be familiar with the contractual requirements and ensure delivery of all rig based services as defined by the drilling contract.

 

Asset Management

 

• Ensure rig assets are maintained according to Transocean’s Maintenance standards and that plans for regular maintenance, short-term and long-term asset preservation are in place and executed in accordance with Transocean’s Asset Management Handbook.
• Ensure plans for OOS time are in place (ex: rig/equipment upgrades, replacements, or overhauls; UWILD, SPS or other inspections; shipyard maintenance periods or emergency repairs) and adequate resources are assigned to this type of projects.

 

Financial Management

 

• Responsible for the annual budget and quarterly forecast updates of all personnel and headcount costs including travel, expenses, training, and consolidation / review of asset management expenditures for the cost centers under his / her responsibility.
• Review BudVars on a monthly basis to ensure controls are in place and budget forecast plans are accurate and effective for cost centers under his / her responsibility.
• Ensure that effective communications and planning are coordinated with Project Managers for Managed Projects.

 

EDUCATION:

 

• High School diploma or equivalent with rig based experience
• Technical or Engineering degree (ex: Drilling, Petroleum, Mechanical or other), in lieu of above.

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

• 15 - 20 years of experience in the drilling industry. 5-10 years of experience as a Rig Manager including Performance / Asset Rig Manager and /or previous experience in a staff position (QHSE, Marketing, Engineering, HR, etc.). Must have Well Control and Construction experience in one or more of these roles: Driller, Toolpusher, OIM, Operations Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Rig Manager, Rig Manager Performance or other similar support roles.
• Formal business training including good understanding of Profit & Loss Statements and Company’s financial results.

 

SKILLS:

 

• Computer literacy to facilitate the use of company provided proprietary software (ex: APT, RMS, GMS). Must possess very good communication skills; oral and written. Ability to plan, strategize and direct operational issues as required. Leadership skills to develop individuals within the rig and office teams.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

• Ability to motivate and manage an organization within a challenging operation environment.
• Familiarity with a wide range of rig and well operations which supports safe and effective operation decision making.
• Possesses a sound knowledge and understanding of Transocean operation standards, in particular Transocean Operations Manuals, Well Control Handbook, Marine Compliance Manual, Maintenance Standards and Asset Management Handbook and expectations.
• Familiarity with codes, regulations, flag state, classification societies, equipment maintenance and industry standards required for the safe operation of the asset.
• Ability to prioritize and manage daily situations related to operations, personnel, customer, reporting, and risk management.
• Ability to collaborate and oversee other functions (ex: Human Resources, Supply Chain, Finance), establish and run stand-alone offices.

 

SUPERVISION:

 

• This position directly supervises Rig Managers (ideally 3 to 5) and other Operations Managers, when applicable. In situations when managing a stand-alone office, OM must be able to manage other function representatives.

 

BUDGETS:

 

• Ability to oversee budget plans in line with the company strategic and long term objectives. Clear understanding of the company’s financial deliverables.

 

Note:

 

• The above is not a complete list of duties but a guide, as tasks and objectives can change depending on needs.
• National Commuter role only. No Expatriate package currently available for this position.