:Drilling Technology· Initiate, develop and follow up systems and procedures to monitor client drilling and workover operations to ensure that the execution by contractors are performed according to AYP and shareholders’ objectives and interests.· Develop key performance indicators (KPI) and short and long-term targets for drilling and workover operations. Follow up drilling and workover activities in addition to relevant petroleum engineering studies as necessary to be carried out by consultants; correlate results and interpret findings in terms of action and decision as required and report to the management.· Develop AYP Drilling Code of Practices in line with Client corporate guidelines and monitor its compliance across AYP drilling operations.· Ensure collection, distribution and provides input/ feedback on lessons learned from Group Companies related to drilling operations.· Provide advice on the short, medium and the long terms business plans and rig optimization to ensure its conformity with drilling requirements.· Keep abreast of new drilling and workover technologies and best practices through attending and actively participating in the international conferences and/or benchmarking for evaluation. Study and propose the transfer of such technology and practices to Al Yasat Petroleum.· Provide technical advice regarding the drilling services contracts, and maintains up-to-date knowledge of developing policies and practices to ensure conformity with AYP interests and regulations.· Review and advice on the development and implementation of drilling planning strategies for the new major drilling projects and rig acquisition. Recommend contracting strategies for drilling services and provides technical advice for commercial contracts that are relevant to drilling operations.· Define and propose the field development options considering developed technology and future technology trends for drilling.· Supervise and monitor AYP wells, projects and explorations operations ensuring all operations are executed as per the agreed program and in compliance with AYP drilling Code of Practice and safety standards.· Supervise cost control and provide input for the preparation of annual budget for drilling operations.· Review all action plans and investigation reports for any lost time incidents and ensure full adherence to and implementation of AYP and client corporate and safety regulations.Supervision· Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.· Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective department objectives.Budgets· Provide input for preparation of the functional budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver department objectives.· Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures· Implement approved Department policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.Performance Management· Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the function in line with the Company Performance framework.Innovation and Continuous Improvement· Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.· Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best Industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability· Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and client Code of Practices.Reports· Provide inputs to prepare Department MIS and progress reports for Company Management.
