Drilling & Projects Leader – Alaska Operations

Doyon Limited; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FEHB medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Fairweather is seeking a Drilling & Projects Manager to lead exploration drilling, development drilling, well intervention, and capital projects in Alaska. You will build and manage a team of office-based project personnel and field-based supervisory staff to deliver high-quality support.

The role requires a track record in drilling, project leadership, and strong HSE leadership. You will coordinate across multiple business lines and engage with clients to secure contracts, ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• 10 years of drilling and completions experience.
• 3 years of Alaska Experience.
• 5 years of previous leadership experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Identify business opportunities to provide planning, design, project management, operational oversight, and operational support services to clients in Alaska with the potential to expand to other parts of the US.
• Support business development by securing contracts for Fairweather, LLC through client engagement, Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, and preparing Work Orders.
• Monitor department financial health by managing department budget, forecast, revenue, and expenses.
• Maintain oversight of client project statuses to ensure Fairweather delivers the highest level of support at all times.
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) on department work products.
• Manage and develop technical and operational staff to support project-based work.
• Collaborate with other Fairweather Business Line Managers, such as Permitting & Regulatory, Medical, Science, and HSE, on projects that incorporate multiple business lines.
• Coordinate, monitor, and provide client’s direction to service providers and subcontractors working on Fairweather managed projects.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with all parties involved in project planning and execution including relevant regulatory oversight agencies.
• Maintain Fairweather’s HSE standards, provide safety leadership, and drive a zero-incident culture.

Skills

Safety leadership

Self-direction

Project management

Deadline-driven

Multi-tasking

Oil & gas knowledge

Verbal and written communications

Lead large project teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

On-the-job experience equivalent

Job description

Fairweather is seeking a Drilling & Projects Manager to lead exploration drilling, development drilling, well intervention, and capital projects in Alaska. You will build and manage a team of office-based project personnel and field-based supervisory staff to deliver high-quality support.

The role requires a track record in drilling, project leadership, and strong HSE leadership. You will coordinate across multiple business lines and engage with clients to secure contracts, ensuring safety and