Professional development of new rig supervisors a must

Journal Article · Mon Oct 26 04:00:00 EST 1992 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:6938576

Nordt, D P ^[1]; Stone, M S ^[2]

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1. Marathon Oil Co., Houston, TX (United States)
2. Marathon Oil Co., Bridgeport, IL (United States)

This paper reports that because the number of drilling personnel has dropped dramatically over the last decade, many operators now face a shortage of competent rig supervisors. To be effective, the rig supervisor must develop a knowledge of drilling operations, apply optimization techniques to improve drilling performance, demand safe work practices, and protect the environment. Petroleum engineering degree programs and industry training programs can teach the rig supervisor specific technical and management skills; however, traditionally, the supervisor trainee shadows an experienced company man to learn how to direct a drilling operation. The success of this method depends not only on the skills and learning capabilities of the trainee but also on the trainer's time, motivation, knowledge, and ability to teach the skills necessary to direct drilling activities.

• OSTI ID: 6938576
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 90:43; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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