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 briefings with the crews to update current drilling operations and give any support necessary for ongoing 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 meetings 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 periodic 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.
• 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.
• Ensure that the optimum quantity of fuel, lubricants, potable water, and material for the program will be on board at all times.
• Recommend action in the case of personnel or equipment problems having an adverse effect on the operational or safety aspects of the unit.
• 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.
• Prior to arrival, become familiar with each new Shorebase's local labor and/or union situation, hospital and medical facilities, health requirements or hazards, food and fuel availability, general politics, social customs, local laws, customs/immigration regulations, etc., and ensure that all key personnel assigned to the vessel are advised of pertinent information.
• Avoid personnel or equipment problems having an adverse effect on the operational or safety aspects of the unit.
• 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 employees' compliance with Noble's Management System, MARPOL, Ballast Water Management, and all other applicable environmental protection requirements.
• Maintain all records required by international conventions and treaties including SOLAS, the ISM Code, and MARPOL and applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations and any additional documents or records required under Noble's Management System.
• Ensure the use of and review handover notes for the PIC. The notes shall have a descriptive environmental component and include information related to the status, handling, and discharge of any MODU generated wastes or slops and the operation of the Oil Water Separator ("OWS") and incinerator. The notes shall also discuss the operation condition of the main propulsion and steering machinery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience as an Assistant Rig Manager.
• If required, MODU OIM License, Unrestricted, Surface Units Underway or Surface Units on Location. Working towards Unrestricted License.
• Strong technical background in all aspects of drilling operations and support equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and management skills.
• Proficient computer skills in office software and company proprietary software.
• Experience with Dynamic Positioning Systems if MODU so equipped.
• Experienced in marine environmental and hazardous material regulations and procedures.
• Experienced in offshore marine operations, industrial environment, and drilling operations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis and to follow-up on all tasking to completion.
• Ability to claim and accept ownership of rig equipment and processes, and to provide appropriate leadership when called upon.
• Excellent customer service skills to deal with all customers.
• Completion of all training requirements required for the position within designated period of time.

Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Management
• Computer Skills
• Dynamic Positioning Systems
• Marine Environmental Regulations
• Offshore Marine Operations
• Drilling Operations
• Customer Service
• Training
• Emergency Response
• Environmental Protection
• Firefighting
• Safety
• Deck Operations
• Hazard Identification
• Live Safe Code

Benefits

Noble offers competitive benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $X - $Y per year.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is 24/7 rotating shifts.