Drilling Operations Manager

2 days ago

Muscat, Muscat, Oman beBeeDrilling Full time 103,960 - 131,260

We are seeking a highly skilled Drilling Manager to lead our drilling operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing drilling teams and ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all drilling, well completion, and workover operations. This will involve preparing and approving drilling programs, ensuring required materials are available, and maintaining close coordination with service providers.

The selected individual will also be responsible for reviewing and approving operational and engineering reports, providing technical advice to contractors and consultants, and conducting regular field visits to audit rigs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead safety and environmental performance across all drilling operations through active leadership and adherence to company HSE policies and regulations.
  • Plan and oversee all drilling activities, ensuring all tasks are researched, engineered, and implemented to the highest standard.
  • Prepare and approve drilling programs, ensuring required materials are available.
  • Keep abreast of advancements in drilling technology and share relevant developments with the team to enhance efficiency.
  • Review and approve operational and engineering reports, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
  • Provide technical advice to contractors and consultants, and assess responses to tenders for drilling services and materials.
  • Oversee contracted services to ensure compliance with requirements and maintain close coordination with service providers.
  • Manage drilling activities to ensure they are completed within approved time and budget limits, with variances justified.
  • Conduct regular field visits to audit rigs, participate in inventory control, and chair daily operations meetings.

HSE Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate personal commitment to HSE leadership and ensure contractors adhere to safety regulations and company standards.
  • Lead safety drills, meetings, and incident reporting in line with procedures.
  • Ensure Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) are completed for all non-routine tasks and Permit-to-Work (PTW) processes are followed.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum 15 years' drilling experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Valid IWCF Level 4 Surface certification.
  • Strong knowledge of drilling technology, HSE principles, and regional operations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Proven ability to plan and execute projects effectively, manage conflicting demands, and maintain a balance of cost, time, and quality.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Medically fit to work in the field.

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced drilling professional to join our team and contribute to the success of our operations.

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