Field Superintendent

Precision Drilling

The Field Superintendent oversees and manages drilling operations and Rig Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and overseeing land-based drilling operations, in accordance with company, operator, and regulatory bodies' policies and procedures;
• Setting the standard of safety excellence by working with the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) department to ensure Grey Wolf is a leader in safety;
• Working with the operator's representatives in areas of well planning, operations, personnel, etc

Making regular visits to rig sites to evaluate and provide proactive feedback to the Rig Manager;

Making field trips to monitor operations and study specific problems and where appropriate, take corrective action;

Overseeing well-site staff to evaluate performance and training requirements, as well as select and develop key personnel for future advancement;

Managing capital and operating expenditures, ensuring the company's financial performance meets agreed budget and profitability targets. Meet on a monthly basis to review financial performance with Rig Managers; Managing operations to ensure equipment is maintained to current company and host location standards;

Assisting with the administration of current contracts in the areas of reimbursable charges, labor increases, and operational summaries to effect timely invoicing in these areas;

Assisting with evaluation and preparation of future bids;

Securing and developing a skilled team of top Rig Managers and identify potential candidates for promotion to ensure orderly growth and progression;

Monitoring and reviewing drilling practices and recommending techniques and procedures that minimize risk and maximize profitability;

Training, developing and mentoring other Field Superintendents;

Ensure billing is accurate and to contract;

Adherence to corporate policies for purchase orders, work orders and other financial SOX duties;

Experience/Competence:

• Min 10 years relevant experience in land drilling field with a minimum 4 years on a supervisory role at the rig side. Project management capability preferred.
• Demonstrate excellent safety leadership.
• Understand need to plan ahead and utilize proactive activities.
• Commercially driven.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels assist in effective management of personnel and operations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted continually changing organization.
• Experience working in the Middle East is preferred.