Senior Drilling Rig Supervisor

Wood is currently looking for a Senior Drilling Rig Supervisor to support one of our projects in Basra, Iraq.

Schedule    15 days on 13 days off (1 day face to face hand over with B2B)

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently looking for a Senior Drilling Rig Supervisor to support one of our projects in Basra, Iraq.

Schedule    15 days on 13 days off (1 day face to face hand over with B2B)

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Drilling Rig Supervisor to support one of our projects in Basra, Iraq.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions. 

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice 
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment. 
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Primary Function:

• To conduct the day to day safe and efficient management and oversight of operational drilling activities carried out by the turnkey drilling contractor.
• To contribute to the work plan with all other parties being the Wells Planner, Client, Contractors and Sub Surface.

Job Role and Interfaces:

• Provide oversight for daily operations for the LSTK service provider.
• QA/QC daily drilling activities to ensure the requirements are met in full.
• Ensure all drilling standards are adhered to on a daily basis.
• To ensure safety plans and operational procedures are adhered to under the terms of the relevant bridging document my means of regular audits.
• To assist with periodic Management Site visits with contractor and service company management as per the department schedule.
• To actively participate in the training and development of local national employees, Including Client, or agency personnel.
• To work with and directly communicate with and support Field personnel on location.
• To maintain close communication with the Wells Superintendent, Wells Manager and Client counterparts at all times.
• To check and review drilling programmes and advise accordingly.
• To maintain a close and mutual advisory function with the Drilling Engineering Team.
• To be fully aware of the terms of the contract and ensure the terms are adhered to and to flag up any inconsistencies and, or non-compliance meetings and communications with and between all involved parties.
• To ensure quality standards are maintained and wherever possible improved.
• To embrace and to actively contribute to the promoting of a culture of continuous improvement.
• To actively and effectively manage, develop and support all subordinate staff.
• To actively encourage others to contribute to the work process through direct participation and other means of involvement.
• To be aware of and take into account local community issues.
• To contribute to the management reporting and forecasting needs of the organisation.
• Establish effective working relationships with contractor companies, management and logistics functions.
• Good analytical skills and able to conduct root cause and incident investigations.
• Demonstrable track record with NPT management.
• Demonstrable HSE safety record.
• Experienced with horizontal drilling (including geo steering).
• Experience of SIMOPS management.
• Experience of two-stage and liner cementing.
• Experience of drilling with losses, and management of well cleaning in horizontal wells.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years' senior drilling supervisory experience with 1500 and 2000HP rigs.
• Well-developed skills and use of MS Office software and tools.
• Experienced with using Landmark engineering packages.
• Able to interact effectively with peers; service and contractor representatives.
• Must be a "self-starter" and motivated individual.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and embrace a new working environment.
• Fluent in written and spoken Arabic and English

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected: 

• Min. BSc Degree (engineering preferred).
• Level 4 IWCF / IADC Supervisor well control ticket (minimum 12 months validity).
• Medically fit.
• Professional courses / or in company training certificates related to Drilling activities.