Company Man

Reliance Industries (RIL); Kakinada; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Industries (RIL) seeks an experienced Company Man D&C to plan, supervise, and optimize CBM/UCG drilling operations. You will ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements at the rig site, while overseeing contractor performance and material usage.

You will lead day‑to‑day rig activities, mentor GETs and engineers, and coordinate with civil, electrical, logistics and land teams to ensure timely readiness and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate engineer with 8 years in upstream O&G drilling operations.
• Experience in CBM/UCG/oil & gas land drilling operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise safe, efficient drilling operations for CBM/UCG wells and monitor performance.
• Act as Company Man at rig site and ensure smooth day‑to‑day drilling operations and rig mobilization/demobilization.
• Enforce HSE standards, regulatory compliance, and safe drilling procedures at site.
• Monitor performance of deviated and horizontal wells and troubleshoot to minimize NPT.
• Lead safety drills, toolbox talks, STOP cards, and incident prevention programs.
• Review contractor performance and prepare scorecards to improve service delivery.
• Manage drilling inventory and site materials to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure site readiness and smooth rig movement.
• Provide on‑site training and guidance to GETs and junior engineers.

Skills

Supervising drilling

Deviated & Horizontal drilling

IWCF Level 4

Coring Operation

Education

Graduate degree in Engineering

Job description

Company Man D&C-To plan and carry out /supervise drilling Operations of CBM/UCG wells as per plan. Implementation of RIL safety and statuary compliances at rig site. Monitor contractor performance

Job Accountabilities

• Lead and supervise safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling operations for CBM/UCG wells, ensuring adherence to approved drilling programs and operational targets.
• Act as Company Man at rig site and ensure smooth execution of all day-to-day drilling and rig operations, including rig mobilization/demobilization and inter-location movement (ILM).
• Ensure strict implementation of company HSE standards, statutory regulations, and drilling operational procedures at site to achieve zero harm and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and optimize drilling performance for deviated and horizontal wells, including timely troubleshooting of drilling and wellbore complications to minimize Non-Productive Time (NPT).
• Drive a strong safety culture through active participation and leadership in safety drills, audits, toolbox talks, STOP card initiatives, incident prevention programs, and safety awareness activities.
• Evaluate and monitor the performance of drilling contractors and third-party service providers through operational reviews, KPI tracking, and NPT analysis to improve operational efficiency and service quality.
• Prepare and review periodic contractor performance scorecards and recommend improvement actions for enhanced operational delivery and accountability.
• Manage drilling inventory, consumables, and material utilization at site to ensure uninterrupted operations and effective cost control.
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams including Civil, Electrical, LAQ, Logistics, and Land departments to ensure timely site readiness and smooth rig movement planning.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and on-site training to Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs) and junior engineers for capability development and succession planning.
• Ensure accurate operational reporting, documentation, and compliance records related to drilling activities, safety observations, and well operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying operational optimization opportunities, implementing best practices, and contributing to drilling performance enhancement.

Skills Required:

• Experience of Supervising of Drilling Rig operation.
• Deviated & Horizontal drilling, Under Balanced Drilling / Manage Pressure Drilling, Rig equipments etc
• Valid IWCF-level 4 certificate.
• Coring Operation

Key Attributes:

• Graduate degree in Engineering.
• 8 years Experience in upstream O&G industry.
• Experience in CBM/UCG/Oil& Gas Land Drilling Operations