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  • Act as the field-based operational lead and primary interface for drilling contractors and well services providers, including cementing, MWD/LWD, directional drilling, completion services, perforation, and stimulation teams.
  • Coordinate and deconflict daily and weekly drilling and well services operations in collaboration with onshore engineering teams, operations teams, and contractor supervisors.
  • Oversee field logistics and supply chain operations, including rig mobilization and demobilization, tubulars, equipment, fuel, water, materials, camp services, waste management, and spare parts availability.
  • Ensure contractors comply with contractual obligations, KPIs, operational procedures, and HSSEQ requirements, including performance monitoring, audits, and corrective action management.
  • Lead field-level planning activities including HAZID/HAZOP participation, permit-to-work systems, pre-spud meetings, and toolbox talks, ensuring strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
  • Oversee well control readiness, BOP integrity, and pressure control systems while ensuring crew competency, certification compliance, and operational readiness.
  • Monitor drilling performance, well progress, NPT drivers, and cost performance, providing real-time intervention and recommending optimization measures.
  • Coordinate maintenance, inspection, and availability of critical field equipment to ensure operational continuity and minimize downtime.
  • Maintain accurate operational records and ensure timely reporting of well progress, incidents, and performance updates to management.
  • Manage interfaces between drilling, well services, logistics, procurement, camp services, and regulatory stakeholders in the field environment.
  • Lead incident response, investigation, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with relevant teams.
  • Support contract management processes including scope clarifications, variations, and commercial interface coordination with procurement and contract teams.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned to support safe and efficient well delivery operations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent extensive industry experience will be considered.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in upstream oil & gas operations, with significant exposure to onshore drilling operations and well services execution.
  • Proven experience in supervisory or leadership roles such as Drilling Superintendent, Operations Supervisor, Tool pusher, or equivalent field leadership positions.
  • Strong knowledge of onshore rig operations, well control systems, BOP systems, casing and cementing operations, directional drilling fundamentals, and well services coordination.
  • Strong experience in field logistics, supply chain coordination, and remote operations support within upstream environments.
  • Demonstrated experience managing contractors, monitoring KPIs, enforcing compliance, and driving operational performance improvements.
  • Well Control Certification (IWCF/IADC or equivalent) and relevant safety certifications such as H2S and Permit-to-Work training are required.
  • Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making capabilities in high-pressure field environments.
  • Ability to manage multi-disciplinary, multi-national teams in remote rotational operations.
  • Strong understanding of HSSEQ standards, operational risk management, and incident investigation processes.

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