Masqaţ, Oman
The supervision of the day to day execution of the Approved Well Program, by the Drilling Contractor, the Drilling Services Providers and all other auxiliary Contractors employed in the process. • Coordinates and supervises the activities of Drill Site Managers (DSM’s) with regard to the drilling of wells. • Consults on, reviews, critiques and approves well cost estimates and drilling plans prepared by the drilling engineers. • Ensures optimum operational, financial, safety and environmental goals and objectives have been established for projects. • Evaluates and approves drilling rigs and associated equipment. • Supports the Drilling Department by sharing experiences on past results achieved and lessons learned with drilling team to ensure improved overall department performance. • Is an active participant in well design reviews and risk assessments • Provides for the development of direct reports (DSM’s) by means of performance appraisals and personal development plans as well as mentoring • Determines project assignments for direct reports • Sets department operational goals • Manages the loss control responsibilities and training requirements of direct reports. Reviews and approves rig inspection, incident investigation and safety meeting reports submitted by direct reports. Ensures communication and follow-up on deficiencies/remedial actions are conducted as per the action plan. • Conducts and/or leads incident investigations when appropriate. • Ensures field work is performed in compliance with all applicable regulations and Company policies. • Communicates with partners and senior management as needed On 24/7 call.
Coordinates and supervises the activities of Drill Site Managers (DSM’s) with regard to the drilling of wells.
Oversee and manage the on site operations of drilling wells in Oman. Sitting in as Drilling Superintendent as required to fill in for vacations, etc.
Started as floorhand in 1979 and worked way up to my current position.