• Responsible for delivery of exploration, appraisal and production wells, meeting or exceeding KPI\'s for HSE, cost and performance.

• Promotes HSE initiatives and ensures continuous compliance with all applicable HSE policies. Leads HSE efforts by example. Accountable for meeting HSE KPI\'s for the entire well delivery team.

• Directs the Drilling Superintendents and ensures all programs are executed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Directs the Engineering team and ensures compliance to the established Well Delivery Process.
• Reviews and approves corporate standards related to E&P activities. Ensures routine updates of standards and processes.
• Ensures compliance with established standards and processes. Keeps records of any dispensations.
• Works closely with other department leaders to ensure alignment of goals.
• Works closely with subordinates to ensure operational feasibility and efficiency of the programs.
• Communicates effectively to ensure all objectives of the programs, policies and standards are understood by all concerned parties.
• Reviews and updates drilling plans to ensure availability of resources, rigs and equipment.
• Performs regular wellsite inspections to ensure safety programs are conducted and monitored by the drilling contractors in a manner consistent with HSE policies.
• Reviews and technically approves evaluation of contracts for drilling rigs and other drilling services.

• Bachelor\'s degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering preferred. Valid well control certificate required.
• Minimum of 20 years of Oil field experience. Minimum 15 years as Drilling Manager, Drilling Superintendent or Drilling Supervisor. Minimum 5 years in drilling and/or completions engineering roles.
• Regional experience an advantage. Whilst based in Sharjah, the incumbent will be expected to make regular working trips to Iraq.

Crescent Petroleum