Drilling Manager

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Liaise with DGH and BW Energy Gabon Management.

Efficient planning of drilling operations to meet the HS&E, technical and financial objectives.

Interface with asset team during the well drilling and planning process to ensure that the well objectives are fully understood and conveyed to all drilling personnel involved in the projects.

Deliver detailed planning documents, which highlight costs and risks associated with the well operations + detailed drilling programs.

Accountable for administrating drilling rig contract and all drilling and completion service contracts.

Interface with contracted third-party drilling service suppliers to ensure the use of fit-for purpose equipment and techniques are utilized.

Monitor and control drilling costs.

Have the ability to communicate in a corporate environment and with subordinate person

Requirements

Education :

Master’s degree (Engineering or Science)

Experience:

15 - 20 years of relevant experience with management of drilling and completions

Interpersonal skills:

Team player with the ability to lead

Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach

Strong communication skills and the ability to ask relevant questions and provide thorough explanations

Ability to deliver in a high pressure, fast pace project environment

Ability to deliver high quality work on time

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary / multinational environment

Excellent managerial skills

Ability to think strategically

Knowledge:

Understand the various engineering disciplines and their interaction

Understanding and knowledge of operational, engineering, contractual and commercial aspects of the offshore oil & gas industry with regards to drilling

Working knowledge of the oil & gas market within the Region (including other Global Regions)

Knowledge of the relevant requirements of the classification societies and international rules and regulations

Fluent in English (oral and written)