Drilling Section Leader

Puglisevich; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 224,000 - 307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Package

Foreign Service Premium

Job summary

Puglisevich on behalf of Odfjell Drilling is seeking a Drilling Section Leader for offshore Newfoundland, Canada. You will manage the drilling department, coordinate with clients and third parties, and ensure safe execution of drilling operations on a DP3 ultra-deepwater semisub.

Strong technical and leadership skills are required, with experience on 6th generation rigs and relevant equipment. Two positions are available under a long-term contract.

Qualifications

• Drilling technical courses or equivalent required.
• Experience as Drilling Section Leader on a 6th generation ultra-deepwater unit.
• Experience as Toolpusher on a 6th generation unit is essential.
• Experience with AKER and MHWirth 6th generation drilling equipment.
• Strong English communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead drilling department in collaboration with leaders and clients to execute drilling operations safely.
• Plan day-to-day lifting and drilling activities and monitor field operations.
• Promote safety, integrity, and a just culture across crews.
• Ensure detailed planning and compliance with WSOG and DP guidelines.
• Approve daily drilling reports and coordinate with client and third parties.

Skills

Drilling knowledge

Leadership

Communication (English)

Safety mindset

Analytical ability

Structured organiser

Education

Drilling Technical Courses or Equivalent

Experience on 6th Gen AKMH Ultra-Deepwater

Tools

AKER drilling equipment

MHWirth 6th Gen drilling equipment

Cameron Load King Riser

TL BOPs

MUX

Job description

COMPANY/CLIENT: Puglisevich on behalf of Odfjell Drilling

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 611 Torbay Road, St. John's, NL A1A 5J1

CONTACT: [e-mail]

REPORTS TO: Offshore Installation Manager

DEPARTMENT: Drilling

SUPERVISES: Toolpusher and Driller

SALARY RANGE: $224,080.00 - $306,522.24

BENEFITS: Benefits Package Applicable, Foreign Service Premium (applicable when employee is travelling outside of Home Country)

LOCATION: Offshore Newfoundland, Canada

TYPE OF RIG: DP3 6th Generation Ultra-Deepwater Semi-Submersible, Hercules

ROTATION: Equal Rotation

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contract, Full Time

CONTRACT: Long Term Contract; Estimate 400 Days + 300 Day Option

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Two (2)

JOB SUMMARY

Manage the drilling department in cooperation with other department leaders, customer, and third-party representatives to execute the drilling and well operation in a safe manner according to plans and procedures. Drilling Section Leader is delegated duties for day-to-day operational planning and execution of lifting operations in their work area.

PRE-REQUISITES/QUALIFICATIONS

• Drilling Technical Courses or Equivalent
• 1.5 years experience as Drilling Section Leader on a 6th Generation AKMH Ultra-Deepwater Semi-Submersible
• 3+ years experience as Toolpusher on a 6th Generation Ultra-Deepwater Semi-Submersible
• 8+ years previous experience in a role on a 6th Generation Ultra-Deepwater Semi-Submersible
• 5+ years previous experience with AKER and MHWirth 6th Generation drilling equipment
• Experience in operational planner role is preferred
• 5+ years experience with Cameron Load King Riser, TL BOPs, MUX
• Most recent experience and familiarity with referenced equipment and systems is preferred
• HPHT Experience (while in leading offshore position)
• Major Emergency Management (MEM)
• Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of the drilling equipment
• Structured and organized mindset
• High level of integrity
• Analytical ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Must pass Physical, Drug Screen and Background/Pre-Employment Screening Checks

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Secure and monitor good working environment.
• Promote Odfjell values and a just culture.
• Know your leaders and how they lead.
• Know your crews, and how they relate to each other.
• Act upon unsatisfactory behaviours and/or crew compositions.
• Assign tasks to the Toolpushers.
• Correct unacceptable behaviour.
• Nominate candidates for promotion.

Competence

• Ensure that the Competence Assurance System is functioning.
• Promote on the job training on all levels in own department.
• Identify and follow up on deviations from Odfjell competence requirements in own department.

For DP vessels

• Ensure that Toolpushers and Drillers are acquainted with relevant well specific operating guidelines (WSOG) and procedures for emergency disconnect of LMRP.
• Ensure that Toolpushers and Drillers are acquainted with stipulated limitations associated with DP/Posmoor and open and active communication lines between driller and DP operators.
• Nominate candidates for external training/education.

Operations

• Check client drilling program and ensure detailed planning (DDI) in cooperation with client.
• Spend time in the field and monitor daily operation.
• Set the standard for tidiness and cleanliness and ensure compliance.
• Cooperate with other departments, customer and third parties.
• Report non-compliances to the OIM and client.
• Organize and follow-up drilling and well operations.
• Ensure detailed planning (DDI) ahead of drilling and well operations.
• Ensure availability of required equipment ready for use for the operation.
• Ensure that drilling equipment is operated in a proper manner within its capacity limits and at the correct tempo.
• Ensure that the drilling crews are trained, and the equipment is set up to handle emergency situations (e.g. well control, loss of position, heavy weather).
• Instruct Toolpushers.
• Approve the daily drilling report.
• Emergency duties according to the unit's emergency organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above is intended as a summary of the key requirements for the position and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities.

It is the objective of Odfjell Drilling to ensure employment equity within the workplace. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, women, and persons with disabilities having the capability, qualifications, and experience to make application for this position. Qualified residents in Newfoundland and Labrador will be given first consideration in the staffing of these positions.

Position Requirements Position Drilling Section Leader Location Puglisevich Crews & Services Limited - NL EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.