Wellsite Supervisor

Doyon Limited•Prudhoe Bay, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success. Reporting to the Field Superintendent, the Wellsite Supervisor (WSS) is the key client company representative at the well site to ensure the operations are performed as per the approved Operations Program, liaising with the PIC.

Requirements

Must be the key client company representative at the well site.
Must liaise with the PIC.

Nice To Haves

Qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training.

Responsibilities

Verify rig position/lease layout is as per Well Program.
Conduct Pre-Spud meeting and/or a readiness to operate review before spudding a well.
Ensure operations are being conducted in accordance with the Santos SMS and D&C EHS Bridging Document.
Verify barriers are in place and tested as applicable in accordance with TS5 (Onshore) Barrier.
Ensure equipment and services supplied by contractors are fit for service and as per contract.
Verify third party contractor lifting equipment is supplied with the certification requirements specified in the contract.
Confirm hole fill volume is correct and hole conditions are acceptable.
Oversee pressure testing and recording of tests conducted per Well Program.
Monitor the execution of and results from formation integrity tests or leak off tests.
Ensure cement and displacement volumes are properly calculated, and cement jobs are carried out in accordance with the Well Program or supplementary program.
Verify drilling and completion fluid properties are in accordance with the Well Program.
Oversee logging operations including checking weak-point tension limit and cable tension limit and tool weight in mud calculated before entering open hole. Ensuring logging tension is checked in open hole section as per wireline protocol.
Ensure depth control during drilling, logging, slickline work and pipe severing/back off.
Verify proper fluid displacement when changing fluid systems.
Oversee proper landing of casing, tubing and other completion operations including setting of packers.
Ensure operations are carried out in accordance with facilities interface plan.
Oversee proper abandonment or suspension of wells, including seabed or location clean-up.
Verify well handover documents are complete and accurate.
Ensure well control tests and exercises are conducted per Well Program and Well Control Bridging Document.
Verify crew competency is fit for operations.
Ensure communications and authority handover protocols are followed.
Document well status at beginning and end of operations, including such information as Leak off Tests, casing pressure tests etc.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Supportive and collaborative work culture
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Commitment to employee safety and well-being
Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options