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Posted 8 months ago |
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Principal Drilling Engineer (Semi Submersible)
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Contract
Description
Description of the Work:
- Lead a team of drilling/completion and well test engineers in planning and supporting the safe and efficient delivery of development, exploration and appraisal wells in water-depths up to 700ft, offshore Nigeria.
Operations involve the following special challenges:
- High pressure / narrow margin drilling techniques,
- High angle / extended reach drilling,
- Subsea completions and well testing,
- Third party staff, service and equipment quality,
- Complex supply chain and logistics.
- Interaction with other (G&G) departments
Requirements
Education:
- Technical / engineering qualification required.
- IWCF sub sea well control at supervisory level or equivalent.
Experience:
- Minimum of 15 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 in a similar position.
- Extensive experience involving semi’s, knowledge of onshore and jack-up operations would be beneficial.
- Previous Nigerian / West African experience is advantageous.
Other Requirements:
- Exemplary HSE leadership.
- Strong drive for continuous performance improvement.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of leading effectively in a multi-cultural society.
- Team leadership capabilities
- Completion and testing experience
- Able to work under sustained high workload, meet tight deadlines yet still deliver quality work
- Competency with drilling engineering software
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processors and presentation software.
- Project management skills
- Excellent knowledge of drilling engineering and international industry standards, ideally acquired while working for a large international operator.
- Good organisation and project management skills, ensuring efficient application of the company’s well delivery and commercial processes.
- Contracts and contractor management.
Primary Skills:
- Minimum of 15 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 in a similar position.
Contract Duration:
- 12 months, renewable based on performance.
Project Duration:
- 1 year. Upon completion, reassignment to other projects is a possibility.
Remuneration
Competitive day rate, paid overseas by first week of following month, net of Nigerian Income Tax. Travel days paid.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Job Features
Job Category | Drilling Engineer |