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Job Details

Job ID	586
Position	Drilling Supervisor
Post Date	22/02/2010
Closing Date	10/03/2010
Scope of Work	Purpose and Scope Participates in all drilling and workover engineering duties related to assigned rigs. Includes supervising/initiating drilling and workover programs, EP-1, surface and down-hole equipment requirements Directs contractors involved in logging operations according to approved program requirements and revises directional and/or sidetracking surveys to establish drilling routes. Participates in completion design and directs running completion on site. Participates in technical studies aimed at optimization of drilling and workover operations. Monitors work progress and prepare final drilling and workover reports. Monitors trends in the performance of the drilling contractor and service companies & highlights efficiency problems Detailed Description: Initiates detailed programs for drilling/workover rigs covering drilling, testing, workover and completion programs. This includes preparing well data sheets, directional plots, well charts (such as hole size, bit size, casing size, etc…). Performs pre spud meetings, AAR and field duties such as supervising contractors’ work on open hole and cased hole logging, casing programs, perforation, running completions, stimulation, flow testing, sampling and pressure surveys. Carries out first look analysis on site on field activities to ensure operations are proceeding satisfactory. Identifies and recommends remedial action if necessary. Reviews daily directional and/or side tracking surveys. Checks surveys to determine directional departure readings and plots route of the drilled wellhole. Advises Drilling Supervisor of new drilling course and corrective actions to be taken. Monitors daily progress of current wells and actual daily costs, compares actual costs with EP-1’s and recommends any changes or improvements to rig work techniques which could lead to optimization of expenditure. Carries out full Engineering analysis of the data obtained from rig site and prepares the well report detailing final evaluation of performed operations. Participates in optimization studies on tools, equipment and operations as instructed. Includes bit record, nozzle sizes, drilling speed, bit condition, etc. Determine the most economical methods, tools and equipment to be used and advises drilling supervisors on site, accordingly. Monitors trends in the performance of the drilling contractor and service companies & highlights efficiency problems. Checks contractors invoices, allocates job numbers & recommends invoices for approval.
Minimum Requirements	B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering, plus relevant courses in Drilling/Completion/Directional Drilling and Blow Out prevention methods. 5 years' drilling/workover engineering experience with specific emphasis on drilling technology and blow out prevention techniques and methods.
Salary Remuneration	Direct hire and long term employment. Salary is negotiable plus comprehensive benefits as per company policy.
Location	Abu Dhabi