Drilling Manager

Who we are

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Drilling Manager Land and Nearshore to join our team based in Dubai, UAE. In this role, you will be responsible for Coordinating offshore and / or onshore projects on a day-to-day basis by ensuring the timely preparation, smooth running and completion of project tasks alongside ensuring both technical and commercial requirements and scope of work are understood. You will supervise a team in a variety of routine tasks and provide on-the-job training to team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate project execution strategy plant & equipment requirement, drill rig set up and operational methodology in conjunction with the operations manager. As required assist with production of drill string configurations, borehole plans and drilling fluid programs.
• Ensure maximum production and full utilization of all equipment, tools, manpower and facilities involved with drilling operations. Reducing leakage through efficient operation.
• Technical / Drilling point of contact to onshore and nearshore field operations during project execution.
• Monitor market fluctuation and technical developments in all areas of 3rd party supplied drilling equipment and drilling fluid.
• Be actively involved with the procurement of drilling equipment and tooling, rigs, and also extraneous drilling plant, to ensure best value and budget compliance.
• Review project documents (DPRs & Drill Logs) to ensure compliance with correct drilling methodology, and ensure daily targets are met to achieve maximum production throughout entire project lifecycle.
• Support the mobilisation to site of drill rigs, small geotechnical platforms or small vessels and the crew.
• Take a lead role in the design and implementation of competency assessment schemes for Drill Crew and Supervisors.
• Carryout site visits to ensure drilling standards are maintained on the onshore and nearshore drill rigs.
• Support the production of project documentation, produce drilling method statements and procedures. Input and assistance into the tendering process for pricing, drilling methodology and data collection.
• Ensure that Fugro policies and procedures are understood, implemented and adhered to by all employees.