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Job Title Hiring For: Drilling Foreman
City: Pinedale
State/Province/Region: Wyoming
Country: United States
Certification: Not Required
Required Trade Level: None
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Employment category: 1 - Drillers and Blasters - Mining, Quarrying and Industrial Construction
2 - Drillers/slickline - Oil and Gas Well Drillers, Servicers, Testers and Related Workers
3 - OTHER
Job ID: 9466
Contact Name: Shell HR
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Description:

Drilling Foreman Job ID: U21866


Location: Various field locations (LA/Shreveport; WY/Pinedale; PA/Pittsburgh; TX/McAllen), Across United States, United States


Upstream Americas searches for and recovers oil and natural gas across the Americas. Many of these activities are carried out as joint venture partnerships, including with national oil companies. The business is organized into four major business units along key resource development lines, which includes Deep Water, Exploration and Commercial, Heavy Oil, and Onshore Gas. Upstream Americas includes our oil sands operations, which extracts bitumen from oil sands and converts it to synthetic crudes. Our wind power business is also part of this organization. Upstream Americas puts safety, sustainability, the global search for viable new energy sources and innovative technologies at the heart of how we do business.

At Shell our commitment is to satisfy the world’s need for energy with economically, socially and environmentally responsible solutions. We seek a high standard of performance, and understand that great ideas can change the world. If you want to work with a group of creative, ambitious and innovative professionals then you should consider Shell. We will provide you with the resources to put your ideas into action, worldwide opportunities to advance your career, and outstanding benefits and rewards that support your quality of life. Join us and let’s make a real difference together.


Responsibilities:


Due to the competitive nature of onshore tight gas plays, wells have to be drilled and completed as quickly and efficiently as possible while maintaining high performance in HSE. The success of the overall onshore tight gas ventures continues to rely predominantly on the ability of the Wells group to deliver low cost wells.
 
The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of onshore U.S. drilling operations. This includes the health/safety/environmental (HSE), operational, contractor management and best practice sharing considerations to execute new well drilling in these tight gas fields.
 

Also responsible for reviewing/executing engineering plans, mentoring less experienced personnel, analyzing/managing project risk, working closely with engineering in the execution of operations, tracking/managing trouble time/costs and driving performance to lower costs and increase production.

Principal accountabilities include:

1. Project Execution - Responsible for planning, logistics, supervising and documenting the execution of well work activities. Will work closely with the Drilling Engineers to make well work decisions/ recommendations including selection and optimization of drilling rigs; techniques/materials; cementing methods; management of pressure differentials between zones, and management of project risks. Provides input on prognoses including details around HSE, well control, mud, cement, equipment/materials, contractors, etc.
2. HSE – Responsible for ensuring HSE is integrated in the procedure and execution of drilling operations.
3. Closely tracks well costs including differentiating trouble costs from expected costs.
4. Responsible for managing the well work schedule, contractor resources and serving as the interface between engineering/operations.
5. Execute well work to meet the business plan including cycle time, cost and production targets.
6. Improving performance thru well delivery processes and competitive benchmarking. Champion these processes for your projects and drive operational excellence. Work closely with supply chain organization.
7. Support the implementation of new technologies.
8. Responsible for interfacing with contractors regarding scheduling, equipment, performance, HSE plans, etc.



Requirements:


• Must be a U.S. Citizen, or hold a valid work visa that does not require sponsorship in order to legally work full-time in the United States.

• High School diploma or GED required. College education preferred.
 
• Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience including drilling operations.
 
• High school education/math skills required. College level math preferred. Will be required to take Shell’s CWI Round 1 and Round 2 training or equivalent.
 
• Willingness to work 28 day rotation of 14 days on duty and 14 days off.
 
• Sound understanding of the process to deliver well operations including implementation of new technologies.
 

 
Preferred skills;

• Proven experience in the field for planning and executing daily operations.

• Sound understanding of HSE management techniques and the commitment to deliver HSE performance.

• Experience dealing with competing priorities: decisions are made without undue delay, demonstrated flexibility regarding prioritization and re-deployment of resources/staff.
 
• Experience supervising onshore tight gas drilling operations.
 
• Experience in pad operations and simultaneous operations (SIMOPs) is a plus.

• Excellent people skills and experience working in a multi-discipline team environment.
 
• The successful candidate is expected to actively interact with the Wells superintendents, engineers, HSE staff and contractors. Beyond the immediate Wells team, must also form relationships and alliances with the Venture team, regulatory staff, supply chain staff and HR.

• Candidate should have a strong knowledge and commitment to HSE through training, integrating HSE into work plans/activities, managing contractor performance through established processes, and supporting sustainable development activities.
 
• Employee will be assigned a mentor depending on skill level/expertise with expectation that employee also mentors less experienced personnel.
 
• There may be requirements for additional travel offshore or overseas.
Application Deadline: Monday 20 September 2010

Number of Vacancies: 4

In addition to the tasks outlined in this job description, you may be assigned other responsibilities as needed. The Royal Dutch/Shell Group of companies offers an outstanding benefits package. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online candidate profile. No phone inquiries will be accepted. Shell Companies in the U.S. are equal opportunity employers.

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy which sets out, the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.

The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.

'Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer'.
 

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