Douglas Lee Abbott Jr.

Experience

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  Transocean

  Mar 2007 - Feb 2014

  Sr. Rig Manager Performance

  • Drilling High Spec. HPHT Wells.• Successfully Drilling a Relief Well that was damaged back in 2007• Meeting with the Client on a Daily Basis ( ONGC ) on regular basis to support the delivery of professional rig & well operations.• Regular rig visits which support effective managements visibility at the rig site.• Effectively monitor and evaluate client concerns and respond quickly to meet customer needs.• Coordinate with Rig Manager – Asset in reviewing rig equipment maintenance.• Ensure delivery of all rig based services as defined by the drilling contract.• Responsible for budget of all rig personnel and headcount costs including travel expenses.• Responsible for development of annual training Budget and efficient spending.Ensure objective & meaningful performance appraisals of direct reports and performance personnel at the rig site are completed• Meet with Aramco (Client) on regular basis to support the delivery of professional rig & well operations.• Review and monitor well construction progress to assure proposed well design is being executed as per policy.• Provide technical guidance as and when required.• Attend DWOP and CWOP reviews and provide recommendations to clients to optimize rig and well operations to achieve safe performance.• Ensure GRS / OMS reporting applications related to operations and performance measurements are accurate and complete.• Regular rig visits which support effective managements visibility at the rig site.• Effectively monitor and evaluate client concerns and respond quickly to meet customer needs.• Coordinate with Rig Manager – Asset in reviewing rig equipment maintenance.• Ensure delivery of all rig based services as defined by the drilling contract.• Responsible for budget of all rig personnel and headcount costs including travel expenses.• Responsible for development of annual training Budget and efficient spending. Show less

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  Hercules Offshore

  Jan 2014 - Feb 2017

  • Drilling High Spec. HPHT Wells.• In charge of all office staff ensuring teamwork, communication, are what each person and has a open door policy.• Meeting with the Client on a Daily Basis ( PCSB and Hess) on regular basis to support the delivery of professional rig & well operations.• Regular rig visits which support effective managements visibility at the rig site.• Effectively monitor and evaluate client concerns and respond quickly to meet customer needs.• Coordinate with Rig Manager• in reviewing rig equipment maintenance.• Ensure delivery of all rig based services as defined by the drilling contract.• Responsible for budget of all rig personnel and headcount costs including travel expenses.• Responsible for development of annual training Budget and efficient spending.Ensure objective & meaningful performance appraisals of direct reports and performance personnel at the rig site are completed Show less • Direct management of HSE processes, initiatives, and standards of assigned rigs.• I am responsible and accountable for HSE related issues associated to my assigned rigs.• Communicate directly with Offshore Installation Managers (OIMs), Rig Managers and Operations Managers to ensure implementation and compliance of the HSE Manual, placing emphasis on Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), HERO Process and Time Out responsibility Assist with the development/growth of our safety culture by assisting employees and managers to maintain a direction of continual improvement regarding implementation and maintenance of HSE standards. • Manage safety within area of responsibility to achieve an injury free workplace at Hercules Offshore. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Dec 2014 - Feb 2017

  • Sr. QHSE International

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
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  Northern Offshore Ltd

  Jun 2019 - now

  • Director of Operations

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Sr. Rig Manager

    Jun 2019 - Jun 2024