I. General
Assists the Wellsite Leader in the supervision of well programs to a level determined by the Wellsite Leader. Builds on training and on-the-job exposure while developing skills related to ne a wellsite Leader.
II. Relationship
- Reports to the Wellsite Leader.
- May be required to mentor wellsite engineers
- Interacts with client wellsite representative, drilling contractor supervisors and service company representatives.
III. Responsibilities
QHSE
- The WSL shall start showing clear leadership in all aspects of health, safety and environmental (HSE) protection, ensuring that safe working practices are being utilized.
- The ultimate objective of the AWSL is to conduct the well operations safely, in accordance with the approved well operations program and in compliance with the applicable Policies/Standards/ Procedures and the regulatory requirements, within the allocated time/cost with optimal use of resources.
- Comply to roles and responsibilities of the WSL at the rig site are further detailed within the Standing Orders for Wellsite Leaders as assigned by WSL.
Planning and coordination
- Organizes and leads pre-job safety and operations meetings that are related to well operations.
- Leads daily planning meetings and discusses operations with tool pusher, segment and third party supervisors.
- Attends daily planning call with supervisors from various parties as applicable.
- Maintains look ahead planner to anticipate resource requirements to meet well demands and provide optimum efficiency of services including contingency plans.
- Responsible for checking that equipment and services comply with the contract.
- Manages proper inventory of tangibles such as, but not limited to cement, barite, bits, as well as rental equipment.
- Responsible for checking equipment on site to ensure readiness. (QA/QC)
- Ensures Material Requests are issued in a timely manner to avoid disruption of operation.
Operations
- Ensures that the operations are conducted to prevent the risk of well control, stuck pipe and any other drilling hazards.
- Issues Standing Instructions for Drillers for each tour, routed through toolpusher / rig manager.
- Comply to required SOPs ad complete checklists as required
- Prepares detailed procedures for specific critical operations (running casing, cementing, etc.)
- Performs wellsite calculations e.g. cement jobs
- Ensures well control event preparedness (SCR’s, Leak off Tests, BOP Tests, kick sheets, shut in procedure, etc.).
- Ensures stuck pipe event preparedness (Drillers’ first actions, maximum allowable over pull, fishing equipment, etc)
- Attends the rig floor to supervise critical activities such as (but not limited to) landing, cementing, and testing casing; flow checks, and while pulling the first ten stands while tripping etc
- Take active part in performance discussions to improve ft/day and reduce flat time operation.
- Implements contingency plans at the rig site.
- Prepares Standard Equipment Lists (if applicable) in a timely manner for each phase of the well.
- Prepares daily cost estimates based on goods consumed and services provided.
Communications
- Prepares and communicates accurate daily morning with the contribution of the appropriate service companies for approval of WSL and distribution.
- Prepares other reports for approval by the WSL e.g. casing, cementing etc as required
- Prepares daily cost estimate for approval by the WSL (if applicable)
- Discusses Material Requests with Logistic Coordinator daily
- Documents within 24 hours any failure or incident report
- Participates in program changes with project team being proactive in improvement suggestions
- Initiate Management of Change (MOC) for approval by the WSL where required
- Ensures adequate handover to his relief.
Training & development
- Mentors junior staff at the wellsite
- Assesses readiness of rig crew for well control events by conducting regular drills
- Other drills e.g. emergency response as required
IV. Competencies and Behavior
The Assistant Wellsite Leader should have experiences relevant to the nature of the project and typically at least 5 years Oilfield Drilling seniority in appropriate positions.
- Leadership
- Team Development
- Task Oriented
- Mentorship
- Forward Looking Problem Solving
- Communication skills
- Deductive Reasoning
- Energy Level and Stress Management
