Remote Drilling Operations Leader | Global Projects

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote setup allowance

Home office support

Flexible hours

Global project exposure

Professional development

Wellness program

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Drilling Operations Manager for a fully remote role overseeing international drilling campaigns, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and cost efficiency.

You will lead remote teams, develop strategic plans, manage budgets, mentor engineers, and drive performance improvements across onshore and offshore operations.

IWCF Level 4 certification and 12+ years of experience are required; flexible hours to support global operations.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years in drilling operations with supervisory or managerial roles.
• IWCF Level 4 certification.
• Proven remote team leadership and performance drive.
• Experience with onshore and offshore drilling operations.

Aufgaben

• Provide remote oversight of drilling operations, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement strategic drilling plans to meet objectives.
• Manage budgets, optimize costs while maintaining safety and quality.
• Ensure adherence to policies, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor remote drilling engineers and field staff.
• Oversee selection and management of contractors and equipment.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation for drilling hazards.
• Lead emergency response planning for drilling-related incidents.
• Foster collaboration between remote teams, onshore support, and operations.

Kenntnisse

Remote team leadership

Leadership

Budget management

Risk assessment

Drilling operations knowledge

Well control principles

Data analysis

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

IWCF Level 4 Certification

Tools

Drilling simulation software

Operational data analysis tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Drilling Operations Manager for a fully remote role overseeing international drilling campaigns, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and cost efficiency.

You will lead remote teams, develop strategic plans, manage budgets, mentor engineers, and drive performance improvements across onshore and offshore operations.

IWCF Level 4 certification and 12+ years of experience are required; flexible hours to support global operations.