Rig Operations Supervisor at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Hobark International Limited (HIL) is the parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Rig Operations Supervisor

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Contract
Department/Division/Unit: Drilling

Job Objective / Purpose

• On-site supervision of activities with focus on safety, work preparations, maintenance, spares, processes and operations of the rig.

Reporting Relationships:

• Functional: Senior (Day) Drilling Supervisor
• Administrative: Drilling Superintendent
• Supervises: All drilling personnel on the rig (both Company and Contractors)

Working Relationships:

• Internal: Petroleum Engineering, Production and General Engineering Departments, HSE, QA/QC, Logistics.
• External: Contractors, Service companies,

Duties / Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Tasks:

• Be familiar with all major rig equipment, personnel and operations.
• Advise on HSSE matters regarding the rig and its supply chain, and enforce compliance with Company’s policies and procedures.
• Highlight critical and sub-critical potential failures and inefficiencies with regard to the rig equipment and upcoming operations.
• Ensure rig operations run smoothly, assuring there is full and proper maintenance of equipment, the availability of spares and that personnel have the competency and experience to perform their work.
• Critique and advise on the implementation of the Drilling Programme in the respect of the efficient utilization of the rig – provide feedback to the Drilling Superintendent.
• Maintain an overview of the drilling operation with regard to progress, personnel, logistics and planning. Identify potential bottlenecks, in a timely manner, and implement mitigation measures.
• Assess the capabilities of the drilling and service contractors, including the assessment of individual personnel, on an ongoing basis and advise on areas for improvement.
• Promote commitment, and involvement amongst all contractors
• Provide on-site QA / QC of equipment and engineering planning work.
• Assist with coaching / mentoring Company’s Drilling Engineers and NDSVs, sharing expertise and knowledge freely.

Accountable For:

• Full implementation of HSSE practices in operation.
• Efficient running of rig.
• Full implementation of PMS on the rig.
• Availability of spares, critical and non-critical for uninterrupted operation of rig.
• Prevention of rig downtime resulting from incompetent personnel, poor maintenance or lack of spares.

Key Performance Indicators/ Performance Goals:

• Zero LTI
• Minimal downtime on rig and 3rd party equipment.
• High personnel competency.
• Low NPT on the rig, less than 10%.
• Financial Dimensions: Not applicable

Job Requirements
Education Qualifications:

• High School Education (minimum). Possession of a degree is an advantage.

Professional Qualifications:

• Held a senior rig position (e.g. Toolpusher) with a drilling contractor, or service company, and attended industry courses in rig operations.
• Additional experience as a Drilling Supervisor would be advantageous.
• Experience: 15 - 20 years (min)
• Age: 40 years (minimum)

Primary Skills:

• Good technical knowledge of rig operations.

Key Competencies Requirements:

• Functional/ Technical
• Good technical knowledge of rig operations. Initiative to proffer solutions to problems. Sound knowledge of IADC/API guidelines for well operations.

Managerial:

• Able to supervise subordinates and lead teams to achieve results.
• Behavioural: Good interpersonal skills, communications and organizational skills are essential.

Work Cycle (Hours/ Days):

• Roatation: 28 days on/28 days off or as applicable.
• Shift: N/A

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.