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Senior Drilling Supervisor

- Thursday, May 21, 2015

Senior Drilling Supervisor

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Directs, supervises and control all activities related to drilling and work over operations carried out by contractors/service companies on assigned rig. 

• Directs and supervises the implementation of various operational programmes including proposing and executing amendments to approval programmes in response to changing operational parameters. 

• Ensures adherence to the Company’s Health Safety & Environmental Protection policies and safety management system as applicable to rig operation. 

• Monitors all supply activities of Company materials and equipment to ensure economic and cost effective utilization.

Worked Performed:

Drilling Operations:

• Plans and supervises the execution of all drilling department operational programs at the assigned drill site covering drilling, work over, well completion and related activities of contractors and/or services companies.

• Joint ownership of the drilling program with the Drill ling Engineer translating into operational activities and conducts detailed observation and inspection of contractors activities onsite.

• Reviews programmes in light of work progress, proposes and implements minor amendments to approved programmes in light of unforeseen operations requirements.

• Ensure that opportunities for improvement are identified and acted upon.

• Communicate as necessary with Senior Drilling Operations Manager and Drilling Department Engineers on Daily reports, updates, issues and management of change to program.

Work Control:

• Supervises operational performance of Contractor/Service company personnel involved in the provision of technical/operations at the drill.

• Monitors execution of drilling programmes, reviews and reports on progress arranges administrative support such as accommodation and transportation of personnel and equipment.

• Investigates required supplies order materials/equipment from Company stores and occasionally, request manufacturing/procurement of other requirements such as crossover…etc. to carry out the drilling program.

• Control and ensures the economic consumption and safe utilization of Company supplies materials and equipment at the drill site.

• Ensures safe return of equipment and surplus materials to Company’s stores upon completion of related operations.

• On Scene Commander for emergency response in drill site related activities.

Technical Input:

• Prepares the daily progress report including daily recording and tracking of drill site operating cost and supplies.

• Holds pre-job meetings with concerned contractors/service companies personnel to highlight potential hazards and to advice on preventive measures.

• Liaise with designated Construction or Production person for site handover at the beginning or end of Drilling Department activities at each location.

• Person in Charge in all emergencies encountered during operations at drill site or during related Rig moves as per Company established policy.

H.S.E. Role:

• Ensures compliance to HSE policies at the drill site and site related facilities such as Rig Camp.

• Reports and investigates incidents and participate in making necessary recommendations for improvement.

• Ensures that safety equipment and systems are maintained in efficient operating conditions.

• Ensures that contractors are fully aware and adhere to all company’s procedures, policies and standards. 

• Carries out planned inspection and self auditing to ensure plant and equipment are properly maintained.

• Conducts group safety meetings for contractor’s key personnel on the rig.

• Conducts emergency drills and exercises at the drill site.

• Maintains an Action Opportunities Log complete with assigned parties and closure dates. Records and shares lesson learnt.

Subsidiary Activities:

• Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisor such as checking and approving job tickets, participating in contractor performance review, or performing site visits to contractors facilities for inspections.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering

• 10 Years experience in drilling operations, 4 years of which should be in onshore drilling

• Good knowledge of English.

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Drilling Fluids Advisor

- Saturday, March 21, 2015

Drilling Fluids Advisor

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• In charge of Fluids, Cement and Drilling Wastes

• Accountable for drilling fluid and cementing budget for the opération MM USD/year.

• Direct supervision of field supervisory staff (2-4).

• Contract holder of 3-5 Service Contracts

Worked Performed:

• Concept select and detailed design for FDP for mud and cement in highly sour environment

• Selection of drilling fluid and cementing contractors

• Preparation of drilling fluid and cementing tender

• Selection of drilling fluids for the particular wells

• Supervisión of the execution of the drilling fluids and cement programmes and waste treatment

• Assist Well Engineers in the preparation of the fluids and cement Programmes.

• Management of fluids and cement contracts, provide scope and liaise with logistics-contracts section on relevant contracts, service and purchase orders.

• Ensures compliance with statutory requirements, legal obligations and permitting for the execution of the activities related to fluids and cement.

• Ensures COMPANY and Shareholders Requirements and Standards are met with a particular attention to HSE Management Systems.

• Play key role in the set-up and application of Emergency and Loss of Control Plans and Procedures.

HSE Critical Tasks:

• HSE critical tasks as defined in the safety case and Companies Well Engineering roles and responsibility document (HSE-MG).

Minimum Requirements:

• Drilling Fluids & cement advisor

• Graduate Engineer with 20+ years of industry experience of which at least 5 years in a similar position.

• Desert and highly sour operations experience.

• Trained in HSEQ and Emergency Management.

• Fluent in English (notions of Arabic are an asset).

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Drilling Fluids Advisor (Well Engineering)

- Sunday, March 15, 2015

Drilling Fluids Advisor (Well Engineering)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• In charge of Fluids, Cement and Drilling Wastes

• Accountable for drilling fluid and cementing budget for the operation MM USD/year.

• Direct supervision of field supervisory staff (2-4).

• Contract holder of 3-5 Service Contracts

Worked Performed:

• Concept select and detailed design for FDP for mud and cement in highly sour environment

• Selection of drilling fluid and cementing contractors

• Preparation of drilling fluid and cementing tender

• Selection of drilling fluids for the particular wells

• Supervision of the execution of the drilling fluids and cement programmes and waste treatment

• Assist Well Engineers in the preparation of the fluids and cement Programmes.

• Management of fluids and cement contracts, provide scope and liaise with logistics-contracts section on relevant contracts, service and purchase orders.

• Ensures compliance with statutory requirements, legal obligations and permitting for the execution of the activities related to fluids and cement.

• Ensures Company and Shareholders Requirements and Standards are met with a particular attention to HSE Management Systems.

• Play key role in the set-up and application of Emergency and Loss of Control Plans and Procedures.

HSE Critical Tasks:

• HSE critical tasks as defined in the safety case and Companies Well Engineering roles and responsibility document (HSE-MG).

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate Engineer with 20+ years of industry experience of which at least 5 years in a similar position.

• Desert and highly sour operations experience.

• Trained in HSEQ and Emergency Management.

• Fluent in English (notions of Arabic are an asset).

• Technically sound, team leader, negotiator, high integrity, social awareness and cultural flexibility.

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Well Support Manager (Drilling)

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Well Support Manager (Drilling)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Accountable for Technical and specialist Operational Support to the Drilling Division, including materials, completions, well bore surveying and bit supplies. 

• Ensure material requirements are correctly forecast and contracted to meet the DWS.  

• Accountable for Mud, Cement and waste management activities for Drilling Division.

• Plans, supervises and optimizes the technical evaluation of the standard and non standard equipment and follows up the completion of the Division’s role in the procurement process of drilling, workover and completion equipment/materials.  

Worked Performed:

• Critically reviews and evaluates equipment proposals received from vendors, and recommends testing/trials for hire/purchase of drilling equipment and services. 

• Explores industry/market for drilling equipment to identify economic, safe and efficient equipment for possible use in Company drilling operations. 

• Evaluates the capabilities/competence of suppliers and contractors involved in the provision of services to the Technical Department. Directs the Department participation in all activities related to procurement of drilling equipment and services. 

• Monitors the changes in the drilling/workover schedule and determines necessary action for the provision of equipment and updating materials forecast. Includes reviewing rig schedule on monthly basis and recommends new schedules in light of materials/equipment availability. 

• Follows up and coordinates the studies related to recurring drilling (as assigned) and completion problems to ensure reaching to solutions from the industry resources and dissipates the information to drilling staff. Supervises and directs the evaluation of new trials and analysis of failure and provides appropriate recommendations. Includes contacting industry sources, shareholders research centers, etc.

• Coordination with other divisions on well quality and problematic wells (Fields), business plan, rig schedule and well engineering forum (PDD), as well as other multidisciplinary events, workshops and forums. Represent DD in such events and prepares feedback and impart acquired knowledge and information to concerned parties within the Division.

• Participates and leads the development, review and maintenance of divisional policies, procedures and standards and prepares appropriate recommendations for improvement. Develops area wide improvement plans and promote their acceptance and implementations. Monitors and reports on performance enhancement programs and render necessary advice as required.

• Directs and participates in the preparation and delivery of comprehensive training and development function for the Division staff with particular emphasis on UAE nations in coordination with Head of Departments and closely monitors implementation of related programs. Ensures timely follow up is made with appropriate parties so that necessary arrangements are completed for conducting the required training and development program.

• Develops the Divisions performance indicators and associated scorecards. Monitors the overall divisional performance and directs the preparation of related reports and analyses.

• Keeps abreast of related development within the drilling industry. Includes attending conferences, seminars, professional society meetings to identify new development of interest to the Company. Prepares reports/papers on such functions and circulates to colleagues and subordinates.

• Plans and participates in the ongoing training and development of assigned UAE national employees. Includes assessing employees training and development needs, monitoring and reporting on progress and counseling employees as required.

• Carries out other similar or related duties.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors in Engineering in Mechanical, Petroleum or any other equivalent discipline.

• Minimum of 15-20 years experience in Drilling Operations and Planning & Workover Operations and at least 5 years in a supervisory position.

• Good communication skills

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Senior Planning & WVA Engineer

- Saturday, March 14, 2015

Senior Planning & WVA Engineer

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Worked Performed:

• Directs and plans the work related to the well value assurance processes and performs as the focal point of all pre-spud planning activities, meetings and workshops. 

• Tracks and reports well quality scores. 

• Administers all well value assurance phases including the appraise, select & program phases. 

• Establishes and maintains the database and manages all relates software applications related to the finder & WVA online. 

• Supervises data input to the deliverables by the multi-disciplinary teams and verifies input versus the budge feasibility studies.

• Facilitates cross-discipline well planning functions through sharing drilling software between divisions in Company and ZDCO.

• Represents the drilling division in all matters related to WVA planning, presentations, technical papers, HSE awards and innovation awards, Supervises the well program generation process for all wells on the drilling bar chart and assists/leads in the preparation of materials to be presented in the BI-weekly, complex well, peer review and DTL meetings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering. 

• 8-10 years experience in drilling engineering or equivalent in drilling operations in an oil company. Excellent Communications and strong IT skills.

• Good knowledge spoken and written of English.

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Senior Tools & Services Supervisor

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Senior Tools & Services Supervisor

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Plans, co-ordinates and directs the activities of the Drilling Tools and Services Section.  Including the supervision and follow-up of inspection /maintenance / fabrication / machining / and modification of Drilling Tools and Equipment.  

• Ensures the efficient operation of special services requirements in Musaffah during the handling and checking of Completion & Test Strings Sub assemblies, Float Equipments, Liners, Setting Tools, X-Mass Trees. Etc.. prior and after assembling & testing, for  both Gas and Oil projects

• Supervises and ensures that adequate supply, safe, proper and timely dispatch of Company / ZADCO / ADNOC & Contractors drilling tools, equipments and materials required for the Drilling & Work-Over Rigs are available, in optimum working condition, at all times. Ensures timely dispatch of drilling tools, materials and equipment, to and from Rigs to facilitate uninterrupted drilling activities at sites.

• On call 24 hours a day including weekends & national holidays.

• The workload serving 13-Drilling / Workover Rigs and Barges.

Worked Performed:

• Supervises and ensures that adequate supply of Company / ZADCO / ADNOC & Contractors drilling tools, equipments and materials required for the Drilling & Work-Over Rigs are available at all times.

• Authorizes MRs/ PRs (Material Request / Purchase Request) and Service Orders, within financial authority, for replenishment of drilling tools, equipments and materials required and ensures timely delivery to individual Rigs as scheduled in the Drilling Bar Chart and the daily Equipment and Material Request forms.

• Authorizes the Issues / Receipt / Return of Drilling Supplies of materials, tools and equipments including all Tubings and Casings in the store Stock and Direct Material for Gas and Oil wells.

• Inspects and ensures that all drilling supplies received meet the Company’s drilling standards and specifications. Supervises, plans and ensures safe handling and proper storage & maintenance of such supplies.

• Participates in trouble-shooting problems/ difficulties faced on Drilling Rigs and acts immediately at emergencies or urgent / vital matters by arranging and supplying required materials / tools / equipments. Proposes alternative of same, and course of action to be taken, etc….  Also, coordinates with Logistic, ESNAAD and other parties for proper execution and timely shipment.

• Inspects and ensures that all Contracted / Rental drilling tools and equipment outbound to Rigs are correct, in good working condition, inspected / tested and certified for use by Company approved inspection companies. Supervises and ensures that all contracted / service company’s tools & equipment going to rigs are pre-slung and all slings / cargo carrying units ( CCU ) are tested and certified by Company approved third party authorities and are in good working conditions.

• Supervises and co-ordinates with ESNAAD to carry out the “TGT” Tubular Packaging System & Pre-Slinging of Drill Pipes, Drill Collars, Casings etc, to ensure correct, timely, safe handling and proper dispatch to all rigs.

• Authorises and co-ordinates the preparation of completion materials and equipment to be dispatched to contractors workshop and returned back after making up of necessary sub  assemblies and testing.  Ensures adequate / proper materials / equipment are available and streamlines the making up of sub-assemblies for both Gas & Oil projects.  Double checks same after job is done, to ensure correctness and that all tallies with the specified completion drawings. 

• Prepares Conductor String design as per well programme, authorizes the issues of necessary material & timely mobilization to  contracted work shops for fabrications. Authorizes and coordinates the arrangement of safe transportation of same to & from ESNAAD base. Supervises conductor fabrication, inspection, blasting & application of special coating as per Company & ZADCO separate requirements, and timely shipment to appropriate Rigs.  Plans & coordinates with ESNAAD for proper mobilization.

• Supervises and ensures that all inspection / maintenance/ repair/ fabrication / and modification works are carried out on Company’s and rental / contracted drilling tools / equipment moving to and returned from rigs are carried out to the latest established drilling standards / specifications and are all certified for use in Drilling and work-over operations.

• Supervises and ensures that all well heads and completion materials recovered from worked over wells are properly segregated, checked, inspected to determine which ones can be serviced, repaired and put back for use again.  Makes decisions and advises equipment group accordingly.  Approves for write-off of irreparable items and arranges for their handover to Logistic Division in coordination with ESNAAD for safe disposal.

• Endorses the safe keeping of recovered expensive materials such as: ‘ CRA ‘ High alloy, 13% Cr, T-95 or L-80, and some useable Well-heads, Valves, Drilling Rock / Diamond Bits and X-Mass Trees etc.. for spares and other near future uses.

• Guides, directs and supervises subordinates to ensure they work to their best potential and contribute effectively as a team. Works in line with HSE Policy, and ensures awareness and compliance of HSE rules and regulations by subordinates. Guides and follows up the training of trainees and reports their progress to Senior Training Officer & DRSTL.

• Performs other related duties such as scrutinizing, checking and correcting suppliers / contractors invoices and initiating approval of same, following- up of  Drilling Tools & Services Section allocated contracts such as Tubular Inspection Services, Conductor Welding Services, Repairs & Machining Services, and Material & Equipments Handling Services to ensure correct & proper implementation of terms by contractors. 

• Review  and up-dates Contracts Work Scopes to latest standards and requirements.  Estimates / proposes budget value.  Makes draft design of certain tools, baskets, skids and submit for approval.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

• 6-7  years experience in Drilling Operations and Drilling Engineering with strong background in the use of Well Head Equipment & Down Hole Tools.

• Very good knowledge of  spoken & written English.

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Senior Drilling Engineer (Completion & Well Testing)

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Senior Drilling Engineer (Completion & Well Testing)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:      

  

• Manage well delivery with a full life cycle approach and offer full services on all aspects of well construction. Evaluate well designs and advise on the development of cost-effective wells. Oversea and prepare field development plans, scope and cost and evaluate well viability. Also to incorporate well design, completions, drilling performance, new technology applications, multi-discipline studies and project management. Provide detailed technical and operational Well Test & Well Intervention Engineering support as part of an integrated team supporting the CWI Team Leader/Manger, Production Technologists and Senior Well Engineers on the rig site. Occasional visits to the Company field operations for preparatory work.

Worked Performed:

• Supervising completion and activities on the rig including planning and executing activities related to completions onshore gas project.

• Integrate and liaise with other disciplines to ensure efficient and effective execution of Well Testing & Well Intervention work programmes.

• Design and implement completions design, coil tubing operations, Fracturing Operations.

• Provide updates (as necessary) to the well delivery teams on failure analysis plans, progress, results, conclusions & recommendations.

• Tool and equipment application/operation recommendations are the focus of these updates so that repeat failures can be avoided

• Identifying and mitigate risks in drilling, completion and well intervention operations.

• Overseeing completion operations and well intervention logistics (equipment, manpower, materials).

• Working closely with drilling, subsurface teams, and vendors in planning and executing work.

• Maximizing the rig team performance by building an enabling environment where everyone has the freedom to contribute, challenge and participate.

• Documenting cost and time performance vs. agreed targets through daily well reporting.

• Reviewing troubled or underperforming wells and recommending remedial solutions to restore well productivity.

• Safe completion of projects within planned cost and time goals.

• Project cost management and the accuracy of morning reports and cost data 

• Acting as lead role for drilling for Health, Safety and Environmental efforts including contractor safety management and incident investigation.

• Innovation in operational practices with the ability to implement new technology

• Conducting periodic well integrity performance reviews for management.

Minimum Requirements:

• B. Sc. Engineering degree preferred (or equivalent) and have a solid background in the oil and gas industry. 

• Minimum of 15+ years experience in, completion design, coil tubing operations, fracturing operations and H2S as a Completions Engineer preferred. 

- Coil Tubing experience in horizontal wells

- Fracturing design and implementation

- Field experience in implementing coil tubing and fracturing operations

• Proven experience in drilling and completion programmes and follow-ups, and be adept at working as part of a team - managing the performance of more junior engineers. 

• Experience with failure analysis, Completions operational experience preferred

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Senior Cement Engineer

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Senior Cement Engineer

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Discuss the cementing program with Company cementing engineer and liaise with Cement Service companies and request cement composition and calculates volume and chemicals required to ensure conformity with the cementing section approved procedure, standard and specifications. 

• Prepare the logistic plan and follow up with shipping and operations groups, in order to make sure all chemicals, blends and equipment are available on the rig.

Worked Performed:

• Audits cementing job on site and make sure that the operation goes as per Company standard and procedure. Report HSE or quality violations related to cementing jobs and propose action plan and follow up until closure. Prepare a post job cement report and discuss it with the cementing section.

• Reviews on a daily basis the upcoming operations on each Company rig and discuss with Company cementing Engineer the cementing program and understand the objectives and success criteria of the cement job.

• Coordinates with Company cement Engineer, the cementing service companies and Company shipping as well as the Drilling supervisor on the rig to make sure the chemicals are ordered and available on the rig on time.

• Liaises with Company cementing Engineer, Company shipping, Company Rep and the cement service companies in order to send the required equipment for the cement Job; such as the batch mixer, cement head as well as down hole and make sure they are available on time on the rig site while taking in consideration the weather forecast limitations.

• Helps Company cementing Engineer to investigate cement job failure, trouble – shoots cement job problems while determining corrective and remedial actions and measures to be reviewed and approved by CESL.

• Makes sure that remedial actions and best practices are implemented correctly by cement service companies on site and on all cement jobs.

• Makes sure blend and cement sampling is performed as per Company standard.

• Prevents blend/cement contamination by controlling the transfer process from the bulker to the boat and into the rig silos.

• Attends and supervises cement jobs on the rig site and assure that job execution is as per the planned program. Make sure that the cement job records and report are submitted by cement service companies within 2 days from the job execution.

• Prepares a post job to be discussed with CESL during the job debrief.

• Works in line with HSE policy, and ensure awareness and compliance of HSE rules and regulations by subordinates.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent.

• 5 – 6 years of experience in Cementing and down hole tools service.

• Very Good Knowledge in English.

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