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Drilling Supervisor/Auditor

Nizwa, OmanRemoteFull-time

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Provides quality assurance inspection of drill pipe, BHA, and completion tools for drilling operations, conducts failure analysis, audits rig and shop facilities, and ensures compliance with API, ASNT, ASME, NACE, and DS-1 standards.

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Drilling Supervisor/Auditor

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

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  • Provide quality assurance of drill pipe, BHA and specialty tools inspection for all Company business units. The tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to, drill pipe, BHA equipment, specialty drilling tools (mud motors, MWD/LWD, RSS), stabilizers, fishing tools, HWDP, API rotary connections, premium connections, casing/tubing, handling equipment, liner hangers, packers, frac sleeves, jars, power units, and cementing tools.
  • Provide failure analysis to determine the cause of failures and determine the material properties of the components.
  • Follow and adhere strictly to the Company approved quality assurance inspection plans and not deviate, modify, add to or delete any of the requirements listed in these plans or directives.
  • Follow and adhere to the most recently published version of the “Company Oil & Gas Corp BHA & Drill Pipe Field Inspection & Management Statement of Requirements”.
  • Review quality documentation, procedures and specifications to ensure that they are compliant with the required levels.
  • Ensure that third party equipment and personnel supplied for well drilling and completion activities are fit for purpose.
  • Review, verify and witness ITP/QCP for equipment used on the well are executed correctly and all required NDT, visual, dimensional inspections, gauging, applicable equipment function and pressure tests are performed correctly.
  • Review and ensure that the drill string/OCTG items used on the well are compliant with all relevant DS1, API and Company outlined standards and requirements.
  • Witness and perform surveillance of inspection activities on drill string equipment to ensure compliance with all relevant standards and all equipment are being used and calibrated correctly, and all personnel are qualified and competent.
  • Witness and monitor assembly/disassembly of BHA, testing, and completion subassemblies. Provide final reports denoting the equipment’s compliance or non-compliance with Company’s specifications and requirements.
  • Witness and monitor the inspections, test and build of liner hanger systems to verify correct arrangement, pressure testing and shear pinning of the tools to be in accordance with ITP, QCP, OEM specifications.
  • Perform rig audits, as requested by Company, to witness drill pipe handling and connection practices and inspect rig floor equipment for certifications, calibrations, and general condition.
  • Visit machine shop facilities to verify and ensure any manufacturing or repairs are as per the required specifications, equipment is in proper use and calibrated, and all inspection, testing and gauging are performed by competent personnel.
  • Provide job reports and daily time-logs recording work performed and inspections completed. Reports shall also contain any non-compliances, job discrepancies and agreed remedial plans.
  • Directly contact the designated Company representative(s) regarding any job discrepancies or NCR issues to ensure they are acted upon quickly and swiftly.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or technical discipline. (mandatory)
  • Minimum 8 years experience in contract drilling/completions, operator drilling/completions, inspection, or drilling service company related to drill string/completion tools or BHA components.
  • Minimum 5 years experience related to drill string and completion tool design, use, inspection, and integrity.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in conducting root cause analysis.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in implementation and application of quality systems and quality auditing.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of drilling/completion operations.
  • Expert knowledge in areas of manufacture, design, inspection, and use of: drill pipe, BHA components, liner hanger systems, and completion tools.
  • Significant experience with land drilling operations.
  • Knowledge of safety principles, implementation techniques and program maintenance skills.
  • Skilled computer user, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with other departments, management, field, and contract personnel.
  • Must read, write, and speak English fluently.
  • Must have completed formal training in drill pipe, completions tool and BHA component design, manufacture, inspection, and use delivered by an industry recognized authority.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts.
  • ASNT-TC-1A Level II certification in MT, UT, and PT is required.
  • ISO Lead Auditor Certification is required.
  • Proficiency in API, ASNT, ASME, NACE and DS-1 Standards

Additional Information

  • Accommodation and company vehicle for business purpose will be provided by SGS
  • Work schedule : 45 days on duty and 45 days off
  • Leave salary - Basic salary during rotational leave
  • Airticket -After completion of 45 days, SGS will book the air tickets to home country
  • No of working hours per day and total working days per week - 12 hours per day and 7 days a week.

Skills

API StandardsASME StandardsASNT StandardsASNT-TC-1A Level II MTASNT-TC-1A Level II PTASNT-TC-1A Level II UTBHA InspectionCompletion Tool InspectionDrill Pipe InspectionDS-1 StandardsExcelISO Lead AuditorITP/QCP ReviewMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordNACE StandardsNDT InspectionPowerPointQuality AuditingRoot Cause Analysis

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