Exploration Drilling Superintendent ~ Paradaise Today

Exploration Drilling Superintendent

Reference Number: EEP0328
Closing date for applications: 3 July 2014
Country: United Kingdom
City: Aberdeen
Function/Discipline: Well Engineering
Employment Category: This is a contract role (Cat 1)
: Supplying Organisation Conditions *Contract only*
Working Hours
Full/Part-Time: Full Time
Number of Roles Available: 1
Salary: A Competitive rate is offered

The Organisation

We are committed to maximising the exploration and production potential in Europe E&P. We have integrated our BG Norge and UK Upstream assets to better support a future of growth and investment in the area. This will deliver a more sustainable future and robust business proposition for Europe E&P, as well as enhanced development opportunities for individuals across the combined teams. With a joint portfolio producing over 100 kboe/ day, our goal is to continue building a truly excellent Exploration and Production business in Europe E&P.

Position Summary

Accountable to ensure the wells program is delivered safely, efficiently and within budget and in compliance with BG policies and local government regulations and guidance

Key Accountabilities

Safety & Compliance

Ensure safety has the highest priority and is at the forefront of well planning, execution and in discussions with all contractors and service providers

Ensure BG policies, local government regulations and PSA (Production Sharing agreement) requirements are fully complied with

Ensure the full team is adequately trained and competent in safety management skills and comply with operating area and company reporting requirements

Perform ASA's (Advanced Safety Audits) and contractor compliance audits on a regular basis

Be part of and initiate accident and incident investigations as required.

To ensure all contractor and service providers and fully conversant in BG's safety expectations and hold regular meetings with all local managers

Attend Contractor safety meetings and HSE forum meeting as available

To ensure all safety actions are tracked and closed out in a timely manner

To ensure an equipment assurance programme is in place

To ensure a documented trail to all key decisions

To ensure all wells team are in compliance with required mandatory certification

Operations

To ensure full well planning is performed in a timely manner to meet requirements of BG well planning process

To ensure all 3rd party services are on board with adequate resources (people and equipment) to meet the wells requirements.

To manage and monitor daily wells operations

Maintain close liaison with sub-surface specialists with regard to pore / fracture pressure gradient prediction work and other base assumptions used for Well Engineering simulation work.

Ensure that all long lead rig equipment and upgrades are specified, tendered ordered and procured in a timely optimum manner to meet the overall project schedule.

Monitor performance and technical integrity of contractors and service providers

To ensure full cover for 24 hour rig operations

Ensure good and regular communications with all wells team in operating area and TVP as required

To ensure wells programmes and amendments are approved and distributed as required

Review BG operated programmes to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and recognised best practice.

To ensure stock levels of BG supplied goods are adequately maintained and available to meet the well schedule

Maintain close contact with service companies to ensure the latest techniques and equipment are brought into play in a timely and effective manner.

Ensure a full schedule is maintained for well operations

Ensure senior management are kept fully abreast of all key risks and issues

Ensure a close working relationship with BG 3rd party services

Federal

Participate in local Drilling Network meetings

Participate in local and external peer reviews/assists as required

Ensure good networking with external forums

Ensure external and internal benchmarking data is collected and distributed as required

Participate in operating area delivery of performance contract

Be part of Emergency Response Team as directed per operating area

Key Performance Indicators

No accidents and incidents

Delivery of wells within targets established (time/cost).

Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute

Technical knowledge - An in depth knowledge and appreciation of Well Engnieering Design, Well Engineering Operations specifically on Exploration wells, specific experience of drilling in the North Sea.

Personal attributes - Self starting, patient, decisive, ability to work in multicultural environments, good problem sovling skills and resourceful.

Additional Information for External Candidates

BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.

Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.