MPD Supervisor

Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience with dual gradient/controlled mud level operations and equipment.
• Knowledge in well engineering with CML operations
• Involvement in installing and commissioning CML systems
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Assist in the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) systems and equipment for onsite MPD applications.
• Advise on any complications that might occur in the usage of managed pressure drilling riser joints, manifolds, control systems, umbilicals, and electronic controls for MPD associated equipment.
• Ensure that subsea well control equipment vendors are aware of Noble's quality assurance requirements.
• Provide design input for pulling the managed pressure drilling equipment, overall drilling operations to assemble and disassemble all inter-related equipment involved with drill string, managed pressure drilling, subsea and surface support systems.
• Perform calculations, e.g. fluids, total weights of managed pressure drilling equipment and riser string before spudding, nitrogen pre-charge in accumulator bottles, water depths and its impact on equipment, heavy equipment, and evolution planning for most efficient, time effective operations.
• Submit progress reports to management on work accomplished as well as detailed reports on any major breakdown, operational requirements or improvements needed within area of responsibility. Follow the maintenance program along with rig maintenance personnel.
• Provide assistance as required in reviewing purchase requisitions for managed pressure drilling spare parts, tools, materials, and services.
• Monitor and/or correct any design discrepancy related to personnel safety.
• Supervise and monitor design output for operations related to dril

Additional Information

Primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) systems and equipment for onsite MPD applications. Provide design input and operational procedural guidance from knowledge of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of components and parts of the managed pressure drilling system, specialty riser joints, umbilical reels, control skids, manifolds and other associated equipment; drilling or marine related subsea and surface support equipment such as running, retrieving, and testing tools and any other equipment associated with the MPD system, marine riser system, surface well control safety system; all pressure, latch-up and test equipment to ensure all evolutions are performed safely and within the limitations of the equipment. Ensure that all well control equipment and activities meet all corporate, local, and client regulations and requirements. QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent. 5+ years of technical background in managed pressure drilling and support systems. 5+ years of experience in managed pressure drilling operations. Ability to generate functional specifications, review design and test documentation, and oversee equipment and system manufacture, testing, installation, commissioning and operation of subsea well control systems. Experience with managed pressure drilling system supply, bid package preparation and evaluation. Experience with applicable industry and regulatory codes, standards, and recommended practices for subsea well control systems. Ability to participate on industry committees (API, ISO, etc.). Previous experience with API, DNV, and ABS certifying authorities, with detailed knowledge of API, U.S. CFR's, ABS-CDS, & DNV OSE-101. Familiar with current managed pressure drilling technology and future trends. Hydraulic, electronics and mechanical troubleshooting experience. Understanding of mechanical equipment and machinery. Familiar with at-sea operations. Experience at decision making and problem solving. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and within groups. Possess skills in time management and establishing priorities. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project; proficiency in other project management software or systems preferred. SAP/ERP Plant Maintenance and Material Management modules preferred. Travel is an essential job function (approximately 100%, this is an offshore rotational position).

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