Shell Brunei is looking for Candidates for Direct Hire Through Serikandi Oilfield Services for the Positions:

DRILLING SUPERVISOR (Code : DTHC-06-08)

Purpose of Job
• The Drilling Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day on Site planning and execution of drilling, completion and workover activities, maintaining maximum Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and operational efficiency, at maximum value in terms of cost versus benefits.
• Responsible for implementation of all the company s policies, procedures and guidelines on drilling operations, safety and environmental protection.
• Representative on Site and is responsible for first line response and problem solving of non planned operations.
• Provides guidance and advice to Well-site Drilling Engineers and Assistant Drilling Supervisors and takes an active role in their training and development.

Principle Accountabilities
• Supervise the execution of drilling, completion and workover activities.
• Supervise the drilling contractors and service personnel to ensure all work performed conform to safety, quality and highest value requirements and in accordance with the well programme.
• Responsible for day-to-day optimization of activities and provision of first line action and problem solving in case of unexpected events.
• Provide sufficient, accurate and timely data to office based Well Delivery Team members.
• Co-ordinate the timely supply of required equipment, consumables and specialist services to ensure uninterrupted continuation of operations.
• In order to broaden his experience and develop his communication skills, he may be assigned to high profile drilling activities such as HPHT and or Deep Water Exploration Drilling.

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
• Ensure full Well-site compliance with the Company HSE policies and standards.
• Conduct relevant HSE-Critical activities.
• Ensure all personnel are fully conversant with, and strictly adhere to, their responsibilities as detailed in the Safety Case for the respective installation.
• Set a clear leadership example and promotes a high degree of HSE awareness among subordinates.
• Review effectiveness of rig HSE systems by inspection and audit. Reviews effectiveness of rig HSE communication by line inspection.
• Promote the practical implementation of the Hazard and Effects Management Process (HEMP).
• Fulfill tasks identified in the departmental HSE Plan.
• Co-ordinate activities on the rig affecting HSE matters.
• Ensure all non-routine hazardous work is performed under the permit to work (PTW) system.
• Ensure all near miss incidents and incidents resulting in injury or damage to assets, equipment or the environment are reported and that assigned incidents and near miss events are investigated, reported and documented.
• Shall be certified PTW Authorized Signatory.

Emergency Response
• Co-ordinate the Company s response at the Site and as On-Scene Representative to assists the Drilling Contractor in his function as On-Scene Commander in dealing with an emergency.
• Is fully conversant with Company and Contractor Emergency Response Procedures and ensures the rig and Contractor is fully prepared for an emergency.
• Test rig site emergency preparedness at regular intervals. Shall have attended the Company On-Scene Commander course and be assessed competent, within 6 months of assuming the function.

Concurrent Production and Rig Activities (CPRA)
• Is familiar with Concurrent Production and Rig Activity (CPRA) procedures (TMS-4) and the platform specific CPRA Safety Case and ensures that all operations are performed in full compliance with these procedures.
• Supervise non Well Engineering staff and contractors in execution of CPRA Third Activities.
• Take a pro-active role in the preparation and execution of CPRA activities and ensures the weekly CPRA.

Personnel
• Promote an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect amongst all personnel onboard the work unit or at the drilling site.
• Provide active support to Well-site Drilling Engineers in their development efforts, in particular in preparation for their professional certification examinations.
• Train new Well-site Drilling Engineers in their prime roles and responsibilities, in particular logistics management, filing and reporting. Participates in staff appraisal exercises.

Reporting of daily operations
• Report directly to the Well Delivery Team but functionally reports to the Senior Drilling Engineer on all matters pertaining to the conduct of operations at the Well-site in accordance with the requirements of the Well Engineering Manual.
• Input and verifies the accuracy of Well Information System (WIS) daily drilling reports.
• Responsible for processing end of well reports, as per Well Engineering Manual standards, for selected wells.

Contract management
• Responsible for the implementation of all relevant contracts and their variations.
• Responsible for the monitoring and reporting of contractor service quality.
• Inform contract holders of all service provision deficiencies and contractor non-compliance.

Personal Development
• Maintain an active interest in and familiarizes with operations.
• Is present during the Drilling the Well on Paper (DWOP) and other meetings taking place as part of the activity planning process.
• Maintains the Skills Portfolio Logbook up to date.
• Performs small office based projects in well engineering subjects during time off.

Management of costs
• Responsible for the daily expenditure and reporting using cost reporting facility.
• Calculate the cost of services execution based on the job execution record and contract rates.
• Minimize equipment rental time and personnel on board by the timely and efficient transfer of materials and personnel to and from the rig.
• Has full authority for call out of equipment and personnel.

Close out, reporting and performance monitoring
• Provide data, assists in the preparation of, and conducts well review presentations.
• Ensure well file is kept up to date.
• Provide recommendations for improvement of the WIS and cost reporting system, the accounts guide / coding system and drilling rig / drilling service contracts.
• Assist in longer term operational decision making, performs cost benefit analysis on all programmed operational steps to ensure cost efficient operation, suggests alternative procedures when appropriate cost benefits are perceived.

Skill/Competence
• Possession of a valid IWCF certificate at combined surface and sub-sea supervisor level.
• Attendance of relevant Advanced Drilling Techniques course.
• Good interpersonal relations and communication skills as well as good working knowledge of well engineering software packages are also required.
• Able to work in teams while maintaining the capability and flexibility for independent action.
• Selected candidates will be encouraged to follow the Shell Group “Round 2” Distance Learning Programme with the aim of obtaining this qualification within two years.

Minimum Qualifications and experience required
• A university degree in Engineering or any other related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years Well Engineering experience of which at least 2 years as Drilling Supervisor.

Remark
Please mention the following in your covering letter:
Your Present Salary.
Your Expected Salary.
Your Notice Period.

Please send me the relevant CV before 10th September 2008. Please feel free to contact me for further details.
Ravi Bhaskaran
General Manager
Serikandi Oil Field Services
Block-4,9-B Industrial Complex
Kuala Belait - KA 1931
Brunei Darussalam

Hand Phone : +673-8-878765
Tel : +673-3341434, 3347357 – 58
Fax :+673-3-333286
E-mail : ravi@serikandi.com
Web : www.serikandi.com