Drilling & Projects Manager

Doyon Limited•Anchorage, AK

12d

About The Position

The Drilling & Projects Manager manages Fairweather’s direct support for exploration drilling, development drilling, well intervention, and capital projects. The role builds, leads, and maintains a team of office-based project personnel and field-based supervisory and operations support personnel. The manager identifies and develops business opportunities, supports contract acquisition, oversees project delivery and department finances, develops staff, coordinates service providers, and maintains Fairweather’s health, safety, and environmental standards. The position is full-time, salaried, exempt, and conducted during regular business hours, with availability for overtime required based on project timelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent on-the-job experience.
10 years of drilling and completions experience.
3 years of Alaska experience.
5 years of previous leadership experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Safety-conscious, with a high standard for HSE practices.
Ability to self-direct work.
Proven track record of meeting deadlines and executing projects within expected scope, schedule, and budget.
Ability to multitask and oversee multiple simultaneous operations in various stages of planning, execution, and closeout.
Strong knowledge of and experience applying oil and gas industry best practices and regulations.
Detail-oriented, with strong critical-thinking skills.
Ability to respond quickly to operational changes and develop alternative plans.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and group speaking.
Experience directing large project teams.

Responsibilities

Identify business opportunities to provide planning, design, project management, operational oversight, and operational support services to clients in Alaska, with potential expansion to other parts of the United States.
Support business development by engaging with clients, responding to Requests for Proposal, securing contracts for Fairweather, LLC, and preparing Work Orders.
Manage the department budget, forecast, revenue, and expenses, and monitor its financial health.
Oversee client project statuses to ensure Fairweather provides a high level of support.
Perform quality assurance on department work products.
Manage and develop technical and operational staff for project-based work.
Collaborate with other Fairweather Business Line Managers, including Permitting & Regulatory, Medical, Science, and HSE, on projects involving multiple business lines.
Coordinate, monitor, and provide client direction to service providers and subcontractors working on Fairweather-managed projects.
Communicate professionally with parties involved in project planning and execution, including relevant regulatory oversight agencies.
Maintain Fairweather’s HSE standards, provide safety leadership, and promote a zero-incident culture.
Perform other job-related duties and follow job-related instructions as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Medical coverage through Federal Employee Health Benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision.
401(k) with up to 4% company match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage.
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and support services.
Paid holidays.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Supportive and collaborative work culture.
Commitment to employee safety and well-being.