**SAUDI ARAMCO EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL**

The Assistant Rig Superintendent is responsible for QHSE, Maintenance, Drilling Operations and Personnel (including sub-contractors). Moreover, Assets protection and management. Ensure the safe, economical, and efficient performance of the drilling, well completion and work over activities by supervising the execution of the activities in compliance with Company's standards, contractual requirements, and Client's program

Ensure the correct management of the drilling operations by optimizing the assets and equipment and supervising the execution of the activities of his subordinates.
Communicate with Rig Superintendent and other department heads to co- ordinate their activities in supporting the operations, and in particular for the supply of materials, services, and specialist expertise plan and manage the efficiency and timely provision of support services and supplies to rig operations, plan and provide logistical support
Ensure the activities carried out to prepare, use, control the mud system are performed in accordance with the program and instructions received by client.
Be familiar with running and testing of the BOP and how to operate the same and the diverter system
Be familiar with the established well control procedures
Be familiar with the established drilling operational procedures.
Verify the maintenance routines of the drilling equipment/assets are appropriate and they guarantee an efficient performance of the drilling activities.
Ensure reporting routines are fulfilled.
Verify the stock level of spare parts and consumables for the drilling equipment
Assist with rig moving activities and making sure Rig move plan is followed.
Verify proper housekeeping is maintained on the rig site
Review and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.
Conduct regular inspections of rig and follow-up on all remedial actions.Coach all subordinates in performing their duties.
Keep proficiency for all personal certification and training.
To provide quality assurance in all aspects of the Rigs operations and logistics equipment's.
To apply his or her experience directly in the event of non-routine activities on the rigs and to co-ordinate activities in the event of an incipient or actual emergency or incident.
Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports and manage their efforts so as to maximize their contribution to operational effectiveness and performance.
Supervise rig personnel to ensure all paperwork is properly filled out and submitted on timely basis.
Maintain record keeping of well control equipment's with valid certification.
Acts for Rig Superintendent  position when so designated.

Desired Qualities/Qualifications

Minimum high school, diploma, bachelor or equivalent.
Valid Well Control certificate - Supervisor Level.
Relevant Experience - Minimum/Skills:
Minimum 8 years' operational experience in land/offshore drilling operations with Minimum 2 years' experience in the position.
Knowledge and experience in the well construction or related oil and gas industry.
Familiarity with top drive equipment, mechanical and DC or AC drive rigs.
Knowledge of various computer software including Microsoft office; Work, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint. Good English language skills (speaking, writing and reading).