Performance Lead

The Performance Lead role is dedicated to enhancing operational performance across drilling, completion, and subsea phases. This role requires a deep understanding of the overall well project and operational objectives, expertise in LEAN methodology, particularly the PDSA cycle, and strong communication and relationship-building skills. The Performance Lead is responsible for aligning project delivery with customer expectations, supporting rigs in successful campaign delivery, and establishing close relationships with customers.

Role Importance

The Performance Lead role is dedicated to enhancing operational performance across drilling, completion, and subsea phases. This role requires a deep understanding of the overall well project and operational objectives, LEAN methodology/PDSA cycle, and strong communication and relationship-building skills. The Performance Lead is responsible for aligning project delivery with customer expectations, driving consistency across all crews, and sharing Lessons Learned across the global fleet.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Driller (Offshore Drilling Rig).
• In-depth knowledge of drilling processes and operational improvement strategies.
• Proficiency in LEAN methodology, especially the PDSA cycle.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer engagement and relationship building.
• Strong time management and self-organization skills.
• Advanced analytical abilities, proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural environments.
• Relevant drilling experience and the courage to challenge the status quo.
  
  

• Make on site observations and recordings during operation
• Take ownership of recording actual hours, non-productive time (NPT), and invisible lost time (ILT) in the Lookahead.
• Update and post key performance indicators like the drilling curve and weekly NPT and ILT graphs.
• Use performance monitoring systems to identify and develop Performance Improvements.
• Assist with improvement to IADC reporting details and consistency as it relates to KPIs and NPT.
  
  

• Implement LEAN principles and the PDSA cycle for continuous operational improvement.
• Facilitate after action reviews (AARs), pre-phase meetings, and lessons learned sessions.
• Store and centralize all AARs, lessons learned, and continuous improvement process documentation.
  
  

• Engage with customers to align on project deliverables and expectations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships for future contract opportunities.
• Act as a liaison between clients, drilling contractors, and service providers.
  
  

• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on shared objectives.
• Challenge existing work methods and encourage the recording and logging of lessons learned.
• Coordinate with service providers and assist in phase preparations.
  
  

• Assist with and contribute to operational plans and instructions, maximizing all KPI activities.
• Drive and encourage Performance Consistency in all KPI activities across all crews.
• Understand and improve operational performance through effective rig site team planning and learning.
  
  

• Ensure consistency in the format of performance meeting action trackers and periodic reports.
• Manage and update the lessons learned tracker, ensuring lessons are not re-learned.
• Follow up on- and ensure timely close out of open actions in the action tracker.