Deepwater Drill Site Manager (Company Representative) Job in Houston, Texas US

Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies with subsidiaries that conduct business across the globe. The company's success is driven by the ingenuity and commitment of approximately 62,000 employees who operate across the energy spectrum. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and other energy products and services; manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power and produces geothermal energy; and develops and commercializes the energy resources of the future, including biofuels and other renewables. Chevron is based in San Ramon, California.

Drilling and Completions at Chevron:

We hold strategic positions in some of the world's largest and most productive oil and gas regions. The approximately 1,400 people in the Drilling Completions (DC) team work in some of the world's most challenging technical and operating environments.

The DC Clear Leader" philosophy provides us with a passion for safety and environmental protection, leadership for the development of new and innovative drilling and completions technology, and a commitment to the education and development of our workforce.

Chevron's Deepwater Exploration Projects Business Unit (DWEP) is accepting online applications for the position of Deepwater Drill Site Manager. (DSM/Company Representative) This position will work on a rotating schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off with occasional business trips to the Houston, Texas offices.

This position will be Chevron's on-site representative and manager to ensure rig site operations are carried out to plan with primary focus on safety and environmental concerns. The DSM manages contractors to ensure they meet or exceed operational expectations during execution of plans. The position also liaisons with Chevron's non-rig team members to participate in planning, as appropriate, and to ensure effective communication.

Position Details:
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

  • Manages on site day to day operations on drilling, completion, intervention and workovers in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Works in a team environment to ensure the safety of all personnel on location and compliance with all applicable government regulations.
  • Manages day to day activities of rig contractor personnel and third party contractors.
  • Manages logistics for personnel and equipment to and from location.
  • Provides accurate daily reports to superintendent.
  • Maintains accurate cost control.
  • Participates in an offshore development/mentoring program for lesser experienced DSM's and Field Engineers.
  • Participates in all risk assessments required for the situation and assist in all Management of Change (MOC) development, review and approval. Participates in root cause analysis (RCA) for significant HES and OE (Operational Excellence) events on the rig.
  • Participate in rig based and office/rig risk assessments as requested by the Lead DSM and DS (Drilling Supt).
  • Participates and actively support the capturing of Lessons Learned (LL). When requested by DS, participates in rig and office LL meetings.

    Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or Accredited GED
  • Minimum of five years industry experience
  • Experience in on-site deepwater operations on dynamically positioned drill ships
  • Strong HES and Compliance advocate
  • Possesses good organizational, analytical and communication skills
  • Candidate must be willing and able to work on a rotating schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off with occasional business trips to Houston, Texas.

    Relocation Options:

    Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

    International Considerations:

    Expatriate assignments may be considered.

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