MAJOR FUNCTION(S):

Responsible for execution of safe and efficient drilling, completions and workover programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

HSE Accountability

Ensures implementation of, and compliance with all applicable HSE policies and initiatives. Leads HSE efforts by example. Accountable for meeting HSE KPI’s for the rig team he/she is responsible for.

Drilling Operations

Works closely with the engineering team in the planning phase to ensure operational feasibility and efficiency of the programs. Directs the Drilling Supervisors and ensures all programs are implemented in a safe and efficient manner. Ensures compliance with all Crescent Petroleum’s Standards and the requirements of the subsurface team. Ensures a proper management of change process is followed when changes are required. Communicates effectively to ensure all objectives of the programs, policies and standards are understood by all concerned parties. Reviews’ equipment planning with Engineers, Drilling Supervisors and Material & Logistics Coordinators to ensure timely equipment arrivals and backloading. Performs frequent wellsite inspections to ensure safety programs are conducted and monitored by the drilling contractors in a manner consistent with HSE policies. Prepares technical specifications and evaluations during the contracting and procurement process of the drilling rig and other drilling services. Conducts and documents operations risk assessments. Ensures all pre-job checklists are completed prior to commencing operations. Liaises with construction and civils personnel to ensure well sites are constructed to specifications, in a time and cost-effective manner.

Reporting and Budget Control

Controls expenditure and ensures the variances between approved budget and actual expenditure are properly justified. Accountable for accurate reporting of cost and operational progress against predefined goals.

Leadership

Provides leadership to contractor staff and subordinates by setting goals, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback to maximize departmental performance.

Relationships Management

Maintains and exhibits excellent working relationships with subordinates, contractors and Crescent Petroleum’s management.

Continuous Improvement

Stays abreast of current technologies, monitors operational performance against pre-established goals, and makes/supports recommendations for continuous performance improvement.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering preferred. Other credentials can substitute formal education, subject to Drilling Manager’s approval. Valid well control certificate required. Minimum of 15 years of Oil field experience. Minimum 10 years as Drilling Supervisor or Superintendent. Minimum 5 years in drilling and/or completions engineering roles.