Offshore Performance Lead — Lean & PDSA Execution

Noble Corporation; Noble (OK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Offshore project exposure

Leadership development

Job summary

Noble Corporation is seeking a Performance Lead to drive operational performance across drilling, completion, and subsea campaigns offshore. The role emphasizes LEAN and the PDSA cycle, with a focus on aligning project delivery with customer expectations and building strong client relationships.

You will support rigs in campaign delivery, record key performance data, and lead improvements across safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Driller or Assistant Driller (Offshore Drilling Rig).
• In-depth knowledge of drilling processes and operational improvement strategies.
• Proficiency in LEAN methodology, especially the PDSA cycle.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer engagement and relationship building.
• Strong time management and self-organization skills.
• Advanced analytical abilities.
• Proven leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Understand and improve operational performance through rig site planning and learning.
• Familiarize with operational plans and instructions, challenging operations and maximizing offline activities.
• Make on site observations and recordings during operation.
• Take ownership of recording actual hours, non-productive time (NPT), and invisible lost time (ILT) in Lookahead/Variance tracker.
• Update and post KPIs like drilling curve and weekly NPT/ILT graphs.
• Use performance monitoring systems to identify process improvements.
• Implement LEAN principles and the PDSA cycle for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate after action reviews (AARs), pre-phase meetings, and lessons learned sessions.
• Store and centralize all AARs and lessons learned.
• Engage with customers to align on deliverables and expectations.
• Establish and maintain relationships for future contract opportunities.
• Coordinate with service providers and assist in phase preparations.
• Assist crews in preparing risk assessments and work instructions per safety system.

Skills

LEAN methodology

PDSA cycle

Drilling processes

Customer engagement

Excel

PowerPoint

Leadership

Communication

NPT tracking

Safety compliance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Noble Corporation is seeking a Performance Lead to drive operational performance across drilling, completion, and subsea campaigns offshore. The role emphasizes LEAN and the PDSA cycle, with a focus on aligning project delivery with customer expectations and building strong client relationships.

You will support rigs in campaign delivery, record key performance data, and lead improvements across safety, efficiency, and reliability.