Field Superintendent - Integrated Solutions

Company Details
Industry: Oil & Energy
Description: A top-tier oilfield service company with a century-long track record, Baker Hughes delivers solutions that help oil and gas operators make the most of their reservoirs. Collaboration is the foundation on which we build our business. We listen to our clients to understand their unique challenges and … A top-tier oilfield service company with a century-long track record, Baker Hughes delivers solutions that help oil and gas operators make the most of their reservoirs. Collaboration is the foundation on which we build our business. We listen to our clients to understand their unique challenges and then develop solutions designed to help manage operating expenses, maximize reserve recovery, and boost overall return on investment throughout the life of an oil or gas asset. Baker Hughes is a leading supplier of oilfield services, products, technology and systems to the worldwide oil and natural gas industry. The Company’s 32,000 employees today work in more than 80 countries helping customers find, evaluate, drill, produce, transport and process hydrocarbon resources. Our history of technology innovation is a cornerstone of our success. Local teams are supported by global centers of excellence where scientists push the boundaries of value-adding technology to find solutions for progressively more complex technical challenges. At dedicated innovation centers, scientists conduct applied and game-changing critical research. We collaborate with customers to jointly develop technology for specific industry needs at regional technology centers. Engineers and scientists at our product centers work on next-generation products and services for drilling and evaluation, completions and production, and fluids and chemicals. At Baker Hughes, we are looking forward to the next 100 years of working side by side with our customers to continue expanding the limits of oil, gas and alternative energy drilling, completion and production through innovation problem solving. Core Values The Baker Hughes Core Values and Keys to Success are the basis for establishing a common culture for Baker Hughes. Community Involvement Our Community Impact Team identifies charitable organizations and coordinates events for them in the greater Houston area. Technology Fellows The Baker Hughes technology fellows are an elite group of scientists and engineers chosen for their technical contributions to the company. History For over a century, innovation has been part of our DNA. Baker Hughes was formed with the merger of Baker International and Hughes Tool Company - both founded over 100 years ago. HSE - Health, Safety, Environment Baker Hughes is a responsible corporate citizen dedicated to the health and safety of people and the protection of the environment. View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Administration
Job Description

As a Field Superintendent - Integrated Solutions, you will be responsible for:

  • Direct management of operations on a drilling, completion, and workover project.
  • Managing day to day field operations and providing support and direction to the Drilling and Completions.
  • Accountable for safety at the rig sites.
  • Managing all rig based and field based operations, inclusive of managing operations for a drilling rig and a completions rig operating simultaneously.
  • Forecasting upcoming operational needs and liaising with logistics and client civil works to ensure readiness for future operations.
  • Managing drilling, completion, and workover spend.
  • Being an operational leader which leads by example and exemplifies Baker Hughes core values and ensures their team of drilling and completion supervisors lead in the same manner on site.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited university or relevant industry experience.
  • Have a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience with at least 5+ years as a Wellsite Leader
  • Have a valid well control certificate (IWCF Certificate) level 4 IWCF or equivalent
  • Experience working in either a turnkey drilling and completion project or working as a drilling supervisor or superintendent for an Operating company.
  • Being comfortable working on a rotational schedule and being located on the rig site
  • Have comprehensive knowledge of well control best practices and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge about Field Service operations, installation, and maintenance operations•
  • Being competent to plan, problem solve, organize, direct and control wellsite operations. Promotes a culture of collaboration and teamwork across multiple Product Lines, functions, external parties
  • Has advanced knowledge of  Drill string design and down hole dynamics• Directional Drilling• Bits / Dull Grading, Hydraulics, including nozzle selection• Drilling fluid management
  • Have a good leadership, excellent interpersonal, influencing and planning skills will be considered necessary for this position.
  • Have an excellent English oral and written communications skills, including ability to organize meetings and distributing accurate and succinct minutes of meetings.
  • Be skilled in functional use of MS Office Suite, with MS Project familiarity is required.
  • Willing and able to frequently travel to remote field locations.
  • Ability to manage, develop, coach and mentor high level teams across organizational boundaries is required.
  • Proven personnel development skills will be required in this role 
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