Drilling Section Leader

About the role

The Drilling Section Leader is responsible for the operational safety, efficiency, production and client relations of the drilling operation. They implement and uphold safety and environmental compliance requirements and provide onboard leadership and direction for meeting the customer's drilling program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Directly represent Noble on board the unit and is directly responsible for the overall operation, management, and safety of the unit offshore (in conjunction with the Captain if assigned).
• Coordinate with the designated supervisor on operations affecting vessel ballast and loading.
• Order needed rig supplies, parts and materials, anticipating and requisitioning each needed item ensuring items are on hand when needed.
• Make all decisions regarding utilization of drilling-related equipment, making sure the rig and support equipment is properly maintained and not damaged.
• Conduct daily briefing with the crews to update current drilling operations and give any support necessary for on-going operations.
• Support and carry out directions from the Drilling Superintendent during adverse weather conditions or situations where vessel and personnel safety are involved.
• Conduct daily operations meeting with Department Heads, Barge Engineers, Drillers, Crane Operators, and other key personnel to plan, execute, and monitor progress ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Communicate regularly with the Operator’s on-site representative, ensuring that each party's priorities and plans are clearly communicated and understood.
• Ensure that all personnel have completed the orientation process.
• Promote appropriate professional development and training opportunities for employees.
• Train and develop subordinate personnel through continuous hands-on training or other training as deemed necessary by Noble.
• Prepare, organize, evaluate, and/or approve periodical status reports as well as evaluations and assessments for personnel (including trainees) under immediate supervision and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Write and/or approve weekly reports on present drilling operations, equipment status, material status, and supplies.
• Maintain records as required by Noble, the government, and the Operator.
• Measure, monitor and manage shipboard machinery space generated wastes and the conditions of any equipment having oil-to-sea interfaces on a daily basis.
• Ensure that the handling of all deck waste and drainage is properly handled and discharged in a manner consistent with the requirements of the applicable regulations, including MARPOL.
• Carry out various administrative functions such as making daily entries in logbooks, reviewing and approving routine lists of provisions, management reports, maintaining current receipts and issue reporting and third-party charge administration.
• Ensure that prompt reports are made to the appropriate local regulatory authority, Flag Administration, and pursuant to internal reporting requirements of any critical equipment malfunction related to main propulsion, steering, or marine environmental protection equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for environmental protection.
• Ensure that all personnel on board the vessel have been informed and are familiar with safety precautions, procedures, and drills established by Noble and/or the client and that the vessel has the required quantity and quality of safety equipment on board at all times.
• Plan and execute drills in compliance with Noble's Management System.
• Responsible for the drill crew working in a safe manner and with proper safety equipment.
• Responsible for familiarizing and adhering to Noble's Live Safe Code for the purpose of promoting a zero-incident and no-harm workplace.
• Responsible for familiarizing and utilizing Noble's Hazard Identification Tool to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
• Ensure that the integrity and stability of the vessel is being maintained at all times and take action if necessary to relocate and/or reposition the vessel during periods of adverse weather or hostile environment situations to prevent any harm to personnel or damage to the vessel.
• Oversee the catering staff, ensuring proper hygiene is practiced with respect to the quality, storage and preparation of food, cleanliness of the kitchen and accommodation, hospital upkeep and medical care, suitable drinking water including suitable laundry facilities to maintain clean linen and towels.
• Communicate with the Drilling Superintendent in reviewing and discussing the client's projected well program before operations commence and throughout the well as necessary to stay abreast of pertinent operational activities and time factors.
• Recommend action in the case of personnel or equipment problems having an adverse effect on the operational or safety aspects of the unit.
• Ensure that the optimum quantity of fuel, lubricants, potable water and material for program will be on board at all times.
• Ensure that all personnel have received appropriate training pursuant to Noble's Management System necessary to ensure compliance with environmental prevention requirements and that proper records of all training on environmental matters are maintained.
• Ensure that all operations proceed in a safe manner. Correct and notify responsible parties of any unsafe acts and/or conditions which exist.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for environmental protection.
• Ensure that all personnel on board the vessel have been informed and are familiar with safety precautions, procedures, and drills established by Noble and/or the client and that the vessel has the required quantity and quality of safety equipment on board at all times.
• Plan and execute drills in compliance with Noble's Management System.
• Responsible for the drill crew working in a safe manner and with proper safety equipment.
• Responsible for familiarizing and adhering to Noble's Live Safe Code for the purpose of promoting a zero-incident and no-harm workplace.
• Responsible for familiarizing and utilizing Noble's Hazard Identification Tool to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
• Ensure that the integrity and stability of the vessel is being maintained at all times and take action if necessary to relocate and/or reposition the vessel during periods of adverse weather or hostile environment situations to prevent any harm to personnel or damage to the vessel.
• Oversee the catering staff, ensuring proper hygiene is practiced with respect to the quality, storage and preparation of food, cleanliness of the kitchen and accommodation, hospital upkeep and medical care, suitable drinking water including suitable laundry facilities to maintain clean linen and towels.
• Communicate with the Drilling Superintendent in reviewing and discussing the client's projected well program before operations commence and throughout the well as necessary to stay abreast of pertinent operational activities and time factors.
• Recommend action in the case of personnel or equipment problems having an adverse effect on the operational or safety aspects of the unit.
• Ensure that the optimum quantity of fuel, lubricants, potable water and material for program will be on board at all times.
• Ensure that all personnel have received appropriate training pursuant to Noble's Management System necessary to ensure compliance with environmental prevention requirements and that proper records of all training on environmental matters are maintained.
• Ensure that all operations proceed in a safe manner. Correct and notify responsible parties of any unsafe acts and/or conditions which exist.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for environmental protection.
• Ensure that all personnel on board the vessel have been informed and are familiar with safety precautions, procedures, and drills established by Noble and/or the client and that the vessel has the required quantity and quality of safety equipment on board at all times.
• Plan and execute drills in compliance with Noble's Management System.
• Responsible for the drill crew working in a safe manner and with proper safety equipment.
• Responsible for familiarizing and adhering to Noble's Live Safe Code for the purpose of promoting a zero-incident and no-harm workplace.
• Responsible for familiarizing and utilizing Noble's Hazard Identification Tool to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
• Ensure that the integrity and stability of the vessel is being maintained at all times and take action if necessary to relocate and/or reposition the vessel during periods of adverse weather or hostile environment situations to prevent any harm to personnel or damage to the vessel.
• Oversee the catering staff, ensuring proper hygiene is practiced with respect to the quality, storage and preparation of food, cleanliness of the kitchen and accommodation, hospital upkeep and medical care, suitable drinking water including suitable laundry facilities to maintain clean linen and towels.
• Communicate with the Drilling Superintendent in reviewing and discussing the client's projected well program before operations commence and throughout the well as necessary to stay abreast of pertinent operational activities and time factors.
• Recommend action in the case of personnel or equipment problems having an adverse effect on the operational or safety aspects of the unit.
• Ensure that the optimum quantity of fuel, lubricants, potable water and material for program will be on board at all times.
• Ensure that all personnel have received appropriate training pursuant to Noble's Management System necessary to ensure compliance with environmental prevention requirements and that proper records of all training on environmental matters are maintained.
• Ensure that all operations proceed in a safe manner. Correct and notify responsible parties of any unsafe acts and/or conditions which exist.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for environmental protection.
• Ensure that all personnel on board the vessel have been informed and are familiar with safety precautions, procedures, and drills established by Noble and/or the client and that the vessel has the required quantity and quality of safety equipment on board at all times.
• Plan and execute drills in compliance with Noble's Management System.
• Responsible for the drill crew working in a safe manner and with proper safety equipment.
• Responsible for familiarizing and adhering to Noble's Live Safe Code for the purpose of promoting a zero-incident and no-harm workplace.
• Responsible for familiarizing and utilizing Noble's Hazard Identification Tool to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
• Ensure that the integrity and stability of the vessel is being maintained at all times and take action if necessary to relocate and/or reposition the vessel during periods of adverse weather or hostile environment situations to prevent any harm to personnel or damage to the vessel.
• Oversee the catering staff, ensuring proper hygiene is practiced with respect to the quality, storage and preparation of food, cleanliness of the kitchen and accommodation, hospital upkeep and medical care, suitable drinking water including suitable laundry facilities to maintain clean linen and towels.
• Communicate with the Drilling Superintendent in reviewing and discussing the client's projected well program before operations commence and throughout the well as necessary to stay abreast of pertinent operational activities and time factors.
• Recommend action in the case of personnel or equipment problems having an adverse effect on the operational or safety aspects of the unit.
• Ensure that the optimum quantity of fuel, lubricants, potable water and material for program will be on board at all times.
• Ensure that all personnel have received appropriate training pursuant to Noble's Management System necessary to ensure compliance with environmental prevention requirements and that proper records of all training on environmental matters are maintained.
• Ensure that all operations proceed in a safe manner. Correct and notify responsible parties of any unsafe acts and/or conditions which exist.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for environmental protection.
• Ensure that all personnel on board the vessel have been informed and are familiar with safety precautions, procedures, and drills established by Noble and/or the client and that the vessel has the required quantity and quality of safety equipment on board at all times.
• Plan and execute drills in compliance with Noble's Management System.
• Responsible for the drill crew working in a safe manner and with proper safety equipment.
• Responsible for familiarizing and adhering to Noble's Live Safe Code for the purpose of promoting a zero-incident and no-harm workplace.
• Responsible for familiarizing and utilizing Noble's Hazard Identification Tool to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
• Ensure that the integrity and stability of the vessel is being maintained at all times and take action if necessary to relocate and/or reposition the vessel during periods of adverse weather or hostile environment situations to prevent any harm to personnel or damage to the vessel.
• Oversee the catering staff, ensuring proper hygiene is practiced with respect to the quality, storage and preparation of food, cleanliness of the kitchen and accommodation, hospital upkeep and medical care, suitable drinking water including suitable laundry facilities to maintain clean linen and towels.
• Communicate