 Head of Drilling Operations - KazakhstanHead of Drilling Operations in Kazakhstan In close corporation with the entire drilling team Head of Drilling Operations will have a key role in taking the project to the next level of successfully running a safe and efficient land based operation in a challenging environment. Term of contract is residential. The project is currently in a phase of intensive preparation for the next stage of developing the Dunga Field (Phase II Development Plan) which will entail drilling of 198 vertical wells over a three year period. This requires a significant step change for the organization to manage and optimize tenders, standards, procedures and engineering tasks, whilst ensuring compliance with corporate policies. Drive and mastering of cross functional collaboration is therefore a must. Key Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the Head of Drilling operations to ensure that the Drilling Department delivers a safe and high quality drilling performance. It is important that the project maintains a high technical level and therefore capturing lessons learned and best practices for sharing with other members of the drilling team as well as other Drilling Departments on a worldwide basis is part of the work scope. Lead and support a team of Drilling superintendents and advise the Drilling manager on HSE, technical and operational issues related to the drilling operations. Review all well proposals, drilling and completions programs. Monitor on-going drilling operations and ensure that all operations are executed in accordance with procedures. Constantly optimize and improve the execution of drilling operations. Conduct regular visits to the well site to ensure that contractors are executing the work in a safe and efficient manner following local and international operating standards/practices. Arrange regular safety and operational meeting with contractors. Have ownership and further develop procedures, operational and safety manuals. Review incident reports and monitor incident follow up. Background: •Graduate engineer •Proven track record as a skilled and competent drilling professional; •Proven knowledge of the principles of well design, well control, mud engineering, cementing, workovers/completions; •Good understanding of petroleum engineering aspect and project management; •People management, leadership skills and good communication skills with a high level of cultural awareness; •Contract management experience and negotiating skills; •Personal skills include ability to interact with other disciplines, motivate people and being a good team player. To discuss this position and similar roles please contact Oscar Associates quoting reference HC HDOM |
