Job description

Wells Materials & Logistics Manager
Responsibility for up to 6 people
Location: 28/28 Rotation in Iraq

Role Synopsis:
The Wells Materials & Logistics Manager reports to the Well Engineering Manager (WEM). The role will be responsible for the management and coordination of the Wells Materials and Logistics team. Focal point for day-to-day logistics, services and materials support for all drilling, workover and ringless operations.

A strong working relationship with PSCM, logistics, wells operation, QAQC and engineering teams. Plays a key role in strategic planning of equipment and services.
Improvement and development of M&L forecasting, demand planning and tracking tools and processes to support increasing Wells department workloads.

Key accountabilities:

• Lead the Wells M&L team by example with a strong commitment to HSE, efficiency, practicality, training and mentoring of Iraqi nationals.
• Develop and standardise workable Rumaila wells materials and logistics processes and plans.
• Accountability for cost control and inventory reporting.
• Strategic planning / demand forecasting for OCTG, tangibles and wellhead ordering.
• Tracking of all OCTG & Wellhead inventory and incoming shipments.
• SPA for Management and QA/QC of Wells documents within Sharecat [DMS system] in relation to both RSB Receipts & BOC Inspections.
• Identify and system input for Wells Requisitions [Maximo] Service Orders, contract call offs.
• Track all Material Shipment orders & call offs placed by the department to final close.  Cradle to grave approach.
• SPA for Management and QA/QC of Wells Inventory Data, Catalogue Requests, etc. within Maximo [Enterprise Asset Management Software]
• Focal CAM (Contract Administration Manager) for in country API machine shop contracts and liaise with inspection teams as required relating to operational requirements and priorities.

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in delivery of PSCM & Materials operations for large scale up-stream Drilling & Workover operations with strong demonstration of long lead strategic planning.
• Proven record of strong execution and delivery in a similar role.
• Ability and experience to develop, improve, rollout and implement new processes and procedures for continuous improvement of the M&L function.
• Strong knowledge of transport standards and guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of equipment and operations in land drilling, work over and well services operations.
• Strong team player with proven experience in a similar leadership role.
• A proven ability to coach, train and mentor local & international staff in best industry practices.
• Strong knowledge of safety and HSE requirements relating to logistics and transport in a similar Well’s environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate openly at all levels.
• Strong IT & Inventory Management Systems skills, and ability to move and digitalise processes where identified.
• Preference for knowledge of tendering, contract evaluation and acting as a contract CAM or technical SPA.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Fluent in English language with strong communication skills is essential.
• Maintains a high standard of business integrity, professional behaviour and confidentiality.
• Experience of working in Middle East land-based environments is preferred.
• A flexible approach to work is essential.