Operations

Manager of Field Services and Solids Control

St. John's, NL, ca Full-time

Company Description

At Parker Wellbore, we pride ourselves on providing safe, efficient, and reliable drilling operations on a global basis. Founded in 1934, our employees have helped us grow to become a leader in the drilling industry through creativity, innovation, expertise, and environmental social governance. We are well grounded by our values of trust, collaboration, ownership, innovation, and tenacity, which position us to deliver the highest quality results for our customers. We believe that it is not only what we do, but how we do it, that sets us apart from the rest.  

Learn more about Parker Wellbore by visiting our website at www.parkerwellbore.com 

Job Description

The Manager of Field Services and Solids Control will oversee and manage environmental services related to drilling operations, including but not limited to collecting, processing/treating and injecting drilling and completion fluids, drilling waste liquids and drill cuttings generated on the platform. The position will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Environmental Services local division, including P&L responsibility, CAPEX & OPEX management, managing personnel, overseeing the locations operations, implement IMS standards for operations, coordinate logistics, maintain equipment, and provide feedback to the location Operations
    Manager to improve the technical capabilities of the tools, efficiency of processes, and safety
    requirements.
  • Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of fixed cuttings reinjection systems, solids control, and drilling drain equipment.
  • Lead a team of technicians, ensuring smooth workflow, training, and adherence to safety procedures.
  • Monitor performance metrics, conduct sampling and analysis of drilling waste, and generate reports for company and regulatory audits.
  • Coordinate logistics for the supply and delivery of consumable products
  • Maintain adequate, trained and motivated personnel to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and all government health, safety, and fair employment practices.
  • With assistance from HR and corporate management: recruit, hire and effectively train employees, evaluate employee’s performance, recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action.
  • Support direct reports to ensure jobs are executed cost effectively and delivered on time in accordance to customer specifications and quality requirements.
  • Determine the need for equipment and supplies and maintain appropriate levels of inventory.
  • Work with corporate management to prepare bids for all services and products.
  • Work in compliance with and enforce the company QHSE policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for planning and organizing operations and priorities to achieve delivery of product and service to customers.
  • Interface daily with all functional supervisors within the operation to ensure district objectives are supported and achieved.

Other duties and special projects as assigned by local or corporate management including but not limited to:

  • Identify and implement continual improvement opportunities for Environmental Services equipment.
  • Responsible for the management of all rental equipment, chemicals, and shaker screens associated with Environmental Services.
  • Responsible for the management of all business development opportunities associated with Environmental Services.
  • Collaborate with HR to ensure adequate staffing levels are scheduled and maintained to meet operational requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in Environmental Services
  • Strong knowledge of cuttings reinjection, waste treatment, and solids control operations.
  • Proven ability to develop processes, provide structure for team operations, and plan and organize upcoming work.
  • Experience with CMMS systems
  • Proven track record growing a new location and expanding a business preferred.
  • Required to meet all standards required for safe operations, including but not limited to the standards set forth in the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Atlantic Canada Medical Assessment for Fitness to Work Offshore as well as any other standards set forth by regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over the operations.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to liaise with customers at all operational and management levels.
  • Should have strong PC skills to include all MS Office products
  • Ability to read and write English

Working Conditions

The demands of each position may vary by region and/or function. All demands must be met in order to perform the essential functions of the job. Essential functions are routinely performed on the job and removal of these functions would fundamentally change the position. Based on the region or job function, demands include but are not limited to the following:

FIELD

  • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
  • Ability to work in remote, isolated environments
  • Ability to work in hazardous and noisy conditions
  • Ability to work in enclosed spaces
  • Ability to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment and/or power tools
  • Ability to work at heights
  • Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required
  • Frequent standing, walking, stooping or kneeling
  • Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in a team environment taking into consideration alternative and diverse perspectives
  • Ability to comprehend, remember and follow directions and comply with all company policies, procedures and standards

OFFICE

  • Frequent standing, walking, stooping or kneeling
  • Use of repetitive wrist and hand movements at a computer
  • Sit/stand while performing sedentary work
  • Ability to work in a team environment taking into consideration alternative and diverse perspectives
  • Ability to comprehend, remember and follow directions and comply with all company policies, procedures and standards

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