OPERATIONS - DRILLING SUPERINTENDENT

Ensign Energy Services Inc.•Nisku, AB

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides supervision and coordination of all aspects of operations on assigned drilling rigs, including client relations, equipment requirements, personnel, and safety issues. The role is located out of Nisku, Alberta.

Requirements

10-15 years of drilling rig experience
Understanding of basic accounting principles (cost control & budgeting)
Experience in domestic Canadian Drilling operations
Familiar with variable rig types and equipment
Strong computer skills
Leadership
Communication
Accountability
Adaptability
Understands fully Ensign’s ethics policy and its application in all business dealings including contractual agreements and contract negotiations.
Understands and agrees to follow all of Ensign’s Policy and Directives and procedures as set forth in the Ensign Company Handbook for Employees.
Maintains technical and safety certifications required by company or government agencies.
Conforms to a drug-free workplace, not be under the influence of mind-altering prescription or non-prescription drugs, including alcohol and other drugs of abuse.
Understands fully the Ensign Health and Safety policy and self-responsibility for own health and safety at work; Demonstrates responsibility to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission.
Uses the correct protective clothing and equipment as provided by Ensign and guards against misuse or damage to such equipment.
Reports any hazardous situations arising in the workplace that cannot be self-corrected, or injury incurred during the course of work, no matter how minor.

Responsibilities

Supervision of daily rig operations (performance, requirements, safety, personnel, purchasing, client relations) for a group of assigned rigs.
Procurement of truck bids (rig moves), quotes for AFE’s etc.
Field visitation (rig housekeeping, training, equipment/employee issues, policy/procedures/safety inspection).
Cost tracking – M & R’s, Want Lists, AFE’s.
Participates in monthly safety and operations meetings.
Direct supervision of the Rig Managers, and crews, including the safety of personnel and operations.
Monitoring of the performance and quality of the performance of each rig under contract through daily operations.
Reviewing the operations with client representative to assure quality and satisfactory job performance.
Communicating any operational or technical concerns with the VP and/or Engineering team.
Directing the startup and shutdown procedures and activities with the Rig Manager.
Evaluating Rig Manager performance and skill profiles.
Monitoring non-assigned rigs when other Drilling Superintendents are in the field or when alternating on-call.
Daily routine review of personnel and safety issues on assigned rigs.
Recommending, directing and/or supporting the Safety and Loss Control Program as required.
Communicating any outstanding safety concerns with the VP and/or HSE Manager.
Regular field trips to ensure all company and all safety policies are adhered to.
Ensuring maintenance of all equipment and the quality of service and operational performance are meeting company standards.
Attendance at all operations meetings on a full-time basis, or part-time basis when that operation is experiencing problems or unusual operation requiring senior management support.
Support to sales with regards to client technical issues and to act as a resource to technical sales.