Drilling Superintendent

Category: Operations/Drilling
ocation: US-CA-Bakersfield
Posted Date: 07-14-08

Essential Job Duties:
· Coordinates and supervises the activities of Operations Drilling Engineers and Drill Site Managers (DSM’s) with regard to the drilling and completion of development and exploration wells.
· Provides for the development of direct reports (DSM’s) by means of performance appraisals and personal development plans as well as mentoring
· Consults on, reviews, critiques and approves well cost estimates and drilling plans prepared by the drilling engineers.
· Determines project assignments for direct reports
· Ensures optimum operational, financial, safety and environmental goals and objectives have been established for projects.
· Sets department operational goals
· Evaluates and approves drilling rigs and associated equipment. Manages the rig contract.
· 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 def
· Supports the Drilling Department by sharing experiences on past results achieved and lessons learned with drilling team to ensure improved overall department performance.
· Conducts and/or leads incident investigations when appropriate.
· Is an active participant in well design reviews and risk assessments
· Ensures field work is performed in compliance with all applicable regulations and Company policies.
· Occasionally performs the duties of Drilling Manager.
· Communicates with partners and senior management as needed
· Reviews and evaluates direct reports.

Required Qualifications:
· Minimum of 15 years in Drilling operations
· Strong leadership skills
· A strong track record of innovation, low cost safe drilling with good technical understanding of drilling related disciplines
· Good technical skills
· Track record of working in a team environment with G&G personnel and utilizing the skills of all members of the team
· Ability to influence others
· Innovative
· Team player
· Good management skills
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