Night Abandonment Supervisor

Our client, an oil and gas operator is seeking a Night Abandonment Supervisor, to work offshore UKCS 3/3 rotation.  PAYE contract role and at this stage, the duration is 12 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the accuracy of information in the daily reports and in other communications with the onshore Wells team.
• Reviews the abandonment programme in detail and advises the Wells Superintendent of deficiencies and of potential improvements to the programme to optimise the operation and reduce costs.
• Ensures the abandonment programme, policies and instructions are properly directed and communicated to the rig team.
• Supervises and supports well control planning and procedures in conjunction with the rig team.
• Supervises and supports the well operational activities of Wells team members offshore.
• Responsible for the timely ordering, checking and subsequent return of equipment, materials and services required for activities company control.
• Supervises the abandonment of the well and ensures activities are undertaken safely and in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Ensures the security of classified information by implementing control procedures if specified by the Wells Superintendent.
• Continually evaluates working procedures to identify opportunities to achieve time and cost savings.
• Supervises and supports project agreed HSEQ processes and initiatives on the rig.
• Reviews and supports the Drilling Contractor’s Safety Assessment for any non-routine operations on the rig.
• Participates in rig Safety Meetings, Safety Management System and encourages the use of the behavioural safety system.
• Ensures Company Policies, Procedures and Guidance Documents are implemented as appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS

• Engineering degree (or equivalent) or equivalent relevant industry experience
• Fully certified by a recognised Well Control Authority for well servicing activities e.g. IWCF, WELLCAP to Subsea Supervisor level
• Offshore Survival Training Certificate, UK Medical and MIST
• Several years practical experience as a Drilling Engineer in well planning operations and as a Rig Site Drilling Engineer; OR
• Good experience developed with a drilling contractor, through the career progression from Roustabout to Toolpusher.
• Previous experience in a well site leadership position
• Experience with safety & operational programs
• Good knowledge of the calculation skills used for well site supervision
• Extensive experience within a North Sea environment.
• Knowledge of well reporting and drilling engineering software applications (preferred).