Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Management:
   • Plan, organize, and oversee all drilling operations to ensure efficiency and safety.
   • Implement drilling programs and ensure execution aligns with engineering plans and company standards.
   • Monitor rig performance, identify operational challenges, and implement solutions to optimize drilling activities.
   • Coordinate with onshore teams, company representatives, and third-party service providers.
2. Safety and Compliance:
   • Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, company policies, and industry regulations.
   • Conduct regular safety meetings, training sessions, and emergency drills.
   • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and corporate HSE policies.
   • Investigate and report incidents, near misses, and implement corrective actions.
   • Attend/Conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks, and participate in emergency drills.
3. Personnel Management:
   • Supervise and lead rig personnel, drillers, mechanics, and electricians.
   • Assign tasks, set performance expectations, and provide training and development opportunities.
   • Maintain crew morale and ensure effective communication across all rig departments.
4. Equipment and Maintenance Oversight:
   • Ensure proper maintenance, inspection, and repair of all rig equipment, including top drives, draw works, mud pumps, and power generation systems.
   • Work closely with mechanics, electricians, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
   • Ensure inventory levels of spare parts, tools, and consumables are maintained.
5. Logistical Management:
   • Coordinate with Drilling Manager- logistics for crew changes, equipment transportation, and supply chain needs.
6. Reporting and Documentation:
   • Prepare and submit daily, weekly operational reports to Drilling Manager.
   • Maintain records of drilling performance, safety incidents, equipment status, and maintenance activities.
   • Ensure proper documentation of permits, regulatory compliance, and operational approvals.

1. Emergency Response and Crisis Management:
   • Lead emergency response efforts and ensure rig personnel are trained in crisis management procedures.
   • Act as the primary point , if Rig Manager is not available , of contact for onshore management during emergencies.
   • Develop and implement contingency plans for potential operational risks.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education/Certification:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Drilling engineering.
  • Well Control Certification IWCF – Required. If not , IWCF will be on Company duty and cost .
  • H2S Safety, First Aid, and Firefighting certifications (preferred).
  • TTs trainings 
• Experience:
  • 7+ years of experience in drilling operations as Toolpushet role.
  • Extensive knowledge of drilling programs, rig equipment, well control, and maintenance procedures.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Knowledge of rig equipment, maintenance planning, and drilling techniques.
  • Strong knowledge of drilling operations, well control procedures.
  • Effective communication (English-Mandatory) and reporting skills.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed on Onshore drilling rigs locations.
• Exposure to high-pressure environments, extreme weather conditions, and physically demanding tasks.
• Rotational shifts and extended work hours required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in high-stress environments and emergency situations.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.