Drilling Section Leader

Seadrill; Ampang Jaya Municipal Council; On-site; MYR 288,000 - 412,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore drilling company seeks a Drilling Section Leader responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient execution of drilling activities. The role includes ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing department budgets, and actively leading operations in the field. Candidates should have strong leadership qualities and experience in rig operations. This position is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and safety on site in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Overall responsibility for the safe and efficient execution of all well and drilling activities.
• Supervision of well kill operations in emergency situations.
• Visible leadership by spending time in the field and monitoring daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct.
• Manage budgetary control of the department.
• Ensure that drilling operations do not exceed equipment limitations.

Job description

Drilling Section Leader

Overall responsibility for the safe and efficient execution of all well and drilling activities.

Job Category: Operations (Offshore)

Location: Malaysia

Rig Type: Drillship

Rig Name: West Capella

QHSE

Responsible For/ensure:

• Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct.
• Compliance with applicable internal and external governing requirements.
• Compliance with Seadrill training, certification and competence requirements.
• Compliance with applicable laws.
• That all relevant personnel are adequately trained in handling emergencies.
• That all emergency equipment is in good condition and configured as required.
• Non‑compliances are promptly acted on and reported to the direct supervisor.
• Establishment and proper functioning of the safety organisation onboard.
• That client drilling programme is in compliance with Seadrill requirements.
• All relevant governing documents are revised as and when required.
• Training and competence assessments as assigned and/or required are performed.
• Compliance with the standard for tidiness and cleanness.
• Assume the safety role as per station bill and emergency preparedness plan.
• Ensure that drilling equipment certification at all times is valid and available onboard.
• Contribute with OBS card reporting.

Job Specific

• Budgetary control of the department.
• Supervision of well kill operations in an emergency or well control situation.
• Safe and efficient operation of the drilling unit according to drilling program.
• That any operations do not exceed the limitations of the unit or its equipment.
• Managing all preparations for future drilling operations.
• All relevant governing documents are adhered to by direct reports.
• All relevant governing documents are revised as and when required.
• That clear daily operational guidelines are provided to all direct reports.
• Visible leadership by spending time in the field and monitoring daily operations.
• Operational progress is reported to the Rig Manager and OIM as required.
• Subordinates are trained to fill higher positions.
• Other duties are performed as required and/or directed by his/her direct supervisor.

Equipment & Systems

• First line maintenance is performed and recorded.
• That the drilling equipment is maintained and maintenance is recorded.
• Sufficient stock of drilling equipment spare parts and materials is maintained.
• Equipment is prepared for future drilling operations.

Authority

As per Corporate and Regional specific Delegation of Authority matrices.