Senior Wellsite Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the management and safe execution of drilling programs at multiple facilities. Aligning the company goals with all parties involved to ensure their health and safety, and that economic and best in class wells are delivered. Managing personnel across a range of skillsets while communicating and planning operations in the field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure all operations from the drilling program are carried out in a safe and effective manner
• Be very familiar with well control procedures and established drilling operation procedures.
• Ability to analyze and resolve operational issues such as well control or stuck pipe events to minimize NPT
• Collaborate with the HSE Supervisor in the development and implementation of HSE bridging documents, HSE plans, and HSE key performance indicators (KPIs), including their execution, monitoring, and performance evaluation to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Actively assist in safety audits and work closely with HSE department to implement Ormat’s safety culture
• Preparation and implementation of emergency response and other contingency plans in conjunction with the DSM and HSE department
• Participate in investigations related to safety and environmental incidents
• Responsible for onsite implementation of all Ormat policies and procedures domestically and internationally
• Develop written drilling procedures to standardize operations across all projects
• Coordinate with onsite and third-party personnel for logistics and timing of operations domestically and internationally
• Ensure consistent reporting of information including operations, NPT, flat time, invoicing, etc.
• Handle SQM’s with third-party vendors and communicate results
• Supervise the execution of operations and activities of drill site managers
• Manage rig site personnel during rig moves and hold third parties accountable for safety and execution
• Verify direct reports are maintaining consumable material and equipment required for the drilling operation
• Help with the implementation of new technologies or techniques for drilling geothermal wells
• Provide office-based personnel with support as needed for scheduling, permitting, drilling optimization, etc.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned by management
• Lead and collaborate with well engineering team for daily continuous improvement implantation to deliver drilling operation excellence.
• Serve as the primary focal point for the planning, coordination, and allocation of drilling operational resources to support cross-functional activities, including well testing, logging, site inspections, and other field operations.
• Lead the alignment and implementation of Ormat’s drilling standards, practices, and procedures to ensure consistency, collaboration, and a unified One Ormat drilling team culture across all operations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred but not required
• Must have 15+ years of drilling experience
• Must have 10+ years of drilling supervisor experience
• Must have 5+ years of Geothermal drilling supervisor experience
• Must be well control certified at IWCF supervisor level
• Proven leadership in safety and drilling operations
• Geothermal experience preferred but not required
• Willing to travel internationally and be on drilling location during operations (Up to 80% travel)
• Be familiar with invoicing and cost control as it applies to approval of Ormat expenses
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal using Microsoft Office
• Must be able to communicate with other employees and third parties and read and write at a level that will enable work to be performed in a safe and efficient manner
• Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier
• This job requires standing and sitting with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling
• Must be able to wear any required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations
• Must be able to frequently climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
• Must be able to work in severe weather conditions
• Up to 80% travel is expected

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to navigate and work in remote field locations and work outdoors in difficult weather conditions
• The ability to perform normal sitting and standing activities and lift up to 50 lbs.
• The ability to climb stairs and navigate around equipment on a drill rig
• This job requires sitting approximately 50% and standing up to 50%