Our client, one of the major Oil & Gas Operator is currently seeking Senior Drilling Supervisor to join the Wells team on long-term rolling contracts. 3/3 rotation Competitive PAYE day rates Opportunity to work diverse asset portfolio and drilling campaigns ROLE The post holder is responsible for supervising the Company’s drilling, completion and rig construction / maintenance activities and ensures compliance with UK Oil & Gas Regulations and Company rules, guidelines and manuals. The post holder is responsible for liaising with other interfaces (production, construction.) and conducting such activities in a challenging SIMOPS environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure all operations are carried out at the rig site safely, following company, drilling contractor and legislative safety standards expected in the UK North Sea. Participate in regular company safety audits and ensure and deviations from standards / findings are actioned. Ensure safety standards are maintained at all times. Supervise and execute operations at the rig site as per the drilling / completion programs, ensuring any deviation is communicated to onshore with management of change implemented when required. Manage drilling contractor and 3rd party service company activities to maximise operational efficiency. Effectivity communicate planned operational activities and priorities to drilling contractor and 3rd party service company personnel on a daily basis. Liasie with key stakeholders (Production platform / vessels operating in 500m zone) at rig site to ensure SIMOPS activities are managed as efficiently as possible. Lead logistics team to ensure all required equipment and personnel are on location in advance of deployment. Analyse evolving situations at the rig site and contribute to problem solving and implementation of solutions. Monitoring of operational parameters and identification of deteriorating situations. Take action when required to mitigate a deteriorating situation. Perform roles required of position during emergency response situations. Contribute to continual drilling and wells improvement process, recording lessons learned and highlight / implement safety and operational improvement opportunities. Lead & direct the Night Drilling & Completion Supervisor and Assistant Drilling & Completion Supervisor. Manage other operational support personnel such as Well Intervention Supervisor, Safety Advisors, completion supervisors. Daily Record and report daily operational activities via company reporting software / system, generate daily drilling report (DDR) and distribute to onshore team. Review 3rd party reports at the rig site and confirm the validity of content. Maintain planning “lookahead”. Deliver daily instructions to drilling contractor and service companies. Track and report daily and cumulative costs associated to the ongoing well activity. Ensure well files are filed and maintained. Ensure well operations progress in compliance with the program and well examiner critical element list. Lead operational planning meetings with drilling contractor and 3rd party service company personnel. When required Lead / attend offshore pre-spud meetings. Attend onshore DWOP / CWOP / AWOPs when possible. Attend / contribute to weekly safety meetings. Assist in the review and updating of Operational Procedures, Drilling and Well Intervention programs. Insure implementation of safeguards / specific procedures as per Risk Assessments, HAZID/HAZOP’s recommendations. Provide assistance to onshore to identify areas for improvement (operation, equipment, procedures, organization, competency, training). Assist in the preparation of derogations. REQUIREMENTS Considerable experience or Degree Demonstrated ability through experience and proven achievements in Drilling, completion and work-over operations with seasoned professional experience in oil industry drilling. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills. IWCF Level 4 Well Control. Valid Basic Offshore Survival Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) or Further Offshore Emergency Training (FOET) Valid offshore medical. Experience in HPHT well operations and MPD (preferably) Ability to use Drilling Engineering and reporting softwares (Rig Toolbox, BHA Management, Wellview, T-Desk basic knowledge).