Qualification:

• Reputed Engineering Degree / Geoscience Degree / Diploma in Associate Engineering (DAE) in Petroleum / Mechanical / Electrical

Experience:

• At least 5 years or more experience in planning position with a major Oil Company.
• Experience as a Drilling Superintendent/Manager for 10 and total of 20 years with a major oil company.
• Having work experience as a Toolpusher or above for a drilling contractor a preferred plus.
• Have extensive industry training and a valid well control certification.
• Have detailed and demonstrated technical knowledge of drilling directional and horizontal wells along with a detailed understanding of directional drilling techniques and equipment.
• Have detailed understanding of drill bits, drilling motors and the relation of the drilling rig circulating system to these tools.
• Have detailed understanding and hands on experience with various weighted and non-weighted mud systems. Experience with oil based mud and water based mud.
• Be familiar with cost reporting and cost verification as it pertains to approval of company expenditures.
• Have demonstrated the ability to manage multiple drilling rigs at one time in a safe and cost effective manner.
• Understand and demonstrate leadership in all aspects of managing a HSE compliant operation without sacrificing operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze and design drilling plans according to data and rate of production.
• Analyze, design and monitor engineering well sites and prepare reports.
• Follow budgeting guidelines and bring about necessary changes to curb costs.
• Coordinate with material suppliers and contractors.
• Conform to government guidelines in following drilling procedures.
• Assist and supervise drilling team and production personnel to execute well designs and drilling in a cost-effective way.
• Coordinate with specialists to assess site viability and supervise drilling work.
• Take care to preserve natural environment of well in case drilling is dropped.
• Train engineers, lead contractors and solve engineering problems arising during drilling.
• Keep informed about latest engineering techniques and software.
• Prepare and summarize progress reports for management and client staff.
• Track and guide work and performance of engineers and peer engineering groups.
• Manage and assess staff progress, and recommend newer methods through researching markets and government guidelines.
• Coordinate with geologists and other professional during designing and calculate torque and hydraulic data accurately.
• Prepare resources as per requirements, support drilling personnel and recommend optimization technologies.
• Perform all activities efficiently, effectively and in a safe manner according to company policies.