**Assistant Wellsite Leader** **I. General** Assists the Wellsite Leader in the supervision of well programs to a level determined by the Wellsite Leader. Builds on training and on-the-job exposure while developing skills related to ne a wellsite Leader. **II. Relationship** + Reports to the Wellsite Leader. + May be required to mentor wellsite engineers + Interacts with client wellsite representative, drilling contractor supervisors and service company representatives. **III. Responsibilities** QHSE + The WSL shall start showing clear leadership in all aspects of health, safety and environmental (HSE) protection, ensuring that safe working practices are being utilized. + The ultimate objective of the AWSL is to conduct the well operations safely, in accordance with the approved well operations program and in compliance with the applicable Policies/Standards/ Procedures and the regulatory requirements, within the allocated time/cost with optimal use of resources. + Comply to roles and responsibilities of the WSL at the rig site are further detailed within the Standing Orders for Wellsite Leaders as assigned by WSL. **Planning and coordination** + Organizes and leads pre-job safety and operations meetings that are related to well operations. + Leads daily planning meetings and discusses operations with tool pusher, segment and third party supervisors. + Attends daily planning call with supervisors from various parties as applicable. + Maintains look ahead planner to anticipate resource requirements to meet well demands and provide optimum efficiency of services including contingency plans. + Responsible for checking that equipment and services comply with the contract. + Manages proper inventory of tangibles such as, but not limited to cement, barite, bits, as well as rental equipment. + Responsible for checking equipment on site to ensure readiness. (QA/QC) + Ensures Material Requests are issued in a timely manner to avoid disruption of operation. **Operations** + Ensures that the operations are conducted to prevent the risk of well control, stuck pipe and any other drilling hazards. + Issues Standing Instructions for Drillers for each tour, routed through toolpusher / rig manager. + Comply to required SOPs ad complete checklists as required + Prepares detailed procedures for specific critical operations (running casing, cementing, etc.) + Performs wellsite calculations e.g. cement jobs + Ensures well control event preparedness (SCR’s, Leak off Tests, BOP Tests, kick sheets, shut in procedure, etc.). + Ensures stuck pipe event preparedness (Drillers’ first actions, maximum allowable over pull, fishing equipment, etc) + Attends the rig floor to supervise critical activities such as (but not limited to) landing, cementing, and testing casing; flow checks, and while pulling the first ten stands while tripping etc + Take active part in performance discussions to improve ft/day and reduce flat time operation. + Implements contingency plans at the rig site. + Prepares Standard Equipment Lists (if applicable) in a timely manner for each phase of the well. + Prepares daily cost estimates based on goods consumed and services provided. **Communications** + Prepares and communicates accurate daily morning with the contribution of the appropriate service companies for approval of WSL and distribution. + Prepares other reports for approval by the WSL e.g. casing, cementing etc as required + Prepares daily cost estimate for approval by the WSL (if applicable) + Discusses Material Requests with Logistic Coordinator daily + Documents within 24 hours any failure or incident report + Participates in program changes with project team being proactive in improvement suggestions + Initiate Management of Change (MOC) for approval by the WSL where required + Ensures adequate handover to his relief. **Training & development** + Mentors junior staff at the wellsite + Assesses readiness of rig crew for well control events by conducting regular drills + Other drills e.g. emergency response as required **IV. Competencies and Behavior** The Assistant Wellsite Leader should have experiences relevant to the nature of the project and typically at least 5 years Oilfield Drilling seniority in appropriate positions. + Leadership + Team Development + Task Oriented + Mentorship + Forward Looking Problem Solving + Communication skills + Deductive Reasoning + Energy Level and Stress Management Minimum 5 Years Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an “Equal Opportunity Employer". 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