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Engineering Jobs in an Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company in Nigeria, February 2015


An indigenous E&P Company is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:


Job Title: Senior Wells Contract Engineer (Contract)

Location:
Nigeria

Job Description

  • To manage the company's drilling and completion Equipment/Materials Contracts to improve operational efficiency
  • Manage the contracting process in conjunction with the CP department
  • To manage the Health, Safely, Environmental, HSE issues related to contracting of goods and materials.
Accountabilities
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to HSE
  • Liaise with C&P department in the contracting processes for all drilling and completions equipment and materials to avoid delays in operations due to contract unavailability.
  • Prepare the ITTs for all wells contracts in liaison with the C&P department
  • Prepare the scope of Work for all wells contract in liaison with Assistant Manager, Drilling Operations.
  • Carry out benchmaking exercises for contract negotiation and pricing
  • Ensure that all well contract go through the company contracting process and prepare justification for any exceptions.
  • Manage the interface with C&P wells teams.
  • Prepare monthly contract Budget/Spend analysis.
Experience and Qualification required
  • A graduate Degree/HND in Engineering or Physical Science, with a minimum of 15 years oil and gas drilling and completion experience, 5 of which must be in the rig site as a Supervisor and 2 years as Contracts Engineer. Possession of professional Drilling certificates (e.g. Shell R1 & R2. IWCF or equivalent) is an advantage. Experience in subsurface engineering is also an advantage.
  • Good Leadership position in E&P company, excellent influencing skills and ability to forge strong relationships at various levels, proven ability to lead and inspire cross-discipline groups, commitment to technical leadership and ability to lead skills pool staff working under different asset teams.
  • Technical Skills: Experienced Well Engineer in E&P company, global exposure and advantage, deep understanding of the importance of equipment standards in the well delivery process.
  • Commercial skills: Strong management skills with deep knowledge of Contracting Process, Strategic Cost Leadership skills, with deep understanding of commercial implications of emerging ways of working, techniques and technologies in well engineering discipline.
  • People Skills: He/she will have demonstrated respect for people. this person would be a top choice amongst the majority of peers, an excellent networker.


Job Title: Well Intervention Engineer

Location:
Nigeria

Job Descriptions
  • To carry out the technical design and put together a programme to intervene in a wells assigned to him in line with set objectives and company approved operational practices and procedures.
  • To monitor the progress of work and to give real-time advice on operations and other matters affecting the performance of his unit
Accountabilities
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to HSE thereby actively promoting and contributing to Goal Zero, 12 life Saving rules, DROPS and use of safety Tools (STOP TRIC, PTW).
  • Ensure that wellhand maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with the company HSEMS and HSE policies and standards.
  • Maintain well integrity for the asset by planning, designing and executing routine well integrity maintenance in line with current approved company standard and procedures
  • Ensures that at all resultant corrective maintenance activities are carried out in line company standards and procedures
  • Supervises CWI workshop, including testing, maintenance and storage of Company equipment and materials.
  • Monitor the progress of work on his units and relates critical issues to the Senior Well intervention Engineer for resolution and directives.
  • Organise the logistics/expedites materials and equipment to the unit.
  • Prepares economic analysis for decision making in a problem well.
  • Liaises with service contractors to ensure that high quality services are provided in accordance with their respective contracts
  • Drive the full Implementation of the rDTL (revitalised Delivering the Limit) process during well intervention activities, thus optimising the operational and technical performance of the units and contractors under his custody.
  • Visit services companies and contractors to discuss and source equipment and services related to his job.
  • Keeps abreast with new technology and Well Engineering software for well intervention.
  • Participates in Improvement Projects
  • Collates and prepares data for the review of completed wells
  • Promotes inclusion of relevant new technology procedures and equipment in well activities.
  • Provides feedback in the R&D trial and improvement loop of new technology
  • Comply with the relevant system and procedures for executing CWI activities in the wells organisation e.g. SAP, eWIMS, eWCAT etc.
  • Monitor the HSE, operational, commercial and technical performance of the units and contractors under his control, measure the quality of the products an services and formulate routes for improvement.
  • Participate in functional activities in the domain of quality management, cost control and Improvement initiatives; co-ordinate the well site application of new technology and Innovative operating methods and provide reliable data for further optimisation.
  • Actively participate in and support the practical and theoretical coaching and training of national staff.
  • The incumbent will have exposure to a wide range of well intervention activities, which will enhance his professional skills portfolio.
Experience and Qualification Required
  • A professional Engineer in possession of a Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in Well Intervention Engineering with 2 years as a Field Supervisor
  • Good supervisory skills, with sound knowledge of well control techniques and well intervention operations practices
  • Good analytical, communication and writing skills, with PC fluency and familiarity with well Intervention engineering software.
  • Proficient in English language, both in speech and writing.
  • Possession of the Shell Round 1, Round 2 an advantage. Valid IWCF certificates.

Job Title: Senior Well Intervention Engineer

Location:
Nigeria

Job Descriptions
  • To manage and be single point responsible for the technical design and the putting together of a programme to carry out all wireline pumping and wellhand maintenance operations assigned to his team in line with company approved operational practices and procedures.
  • To manage all aspects of wireline work and to give real-time advice on operational and other matters effecting the performance of his team.
Accountabilities
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to HSE
  • Ensure that well intervention activities are carried out in accordance with the company HSEMS and HSE policies and standards
  • Planning and managing well test, coil tubing and pumping activities in line with approved standards and procedures.
  • Review and validate well surveillance program, ensuring WRM alignment.
  • Manage the interface with Subsurface and Operations Teams.
  • Coordinate service contractors to ensure that high quality services are provided in accordance with their respective contracts
  • Liaise with Community Relation Officers to work out strategies with the host communities to minimise disruption in well intervention operations
  • Manage the process of obtaining DPR approvals and other governmental permitting requirements
  • Manage the progress work on well intervention activities assigned to his team a relates critical issues to well Management for resolution and directives
  • Manage and coach staff assigned to his team.
  • Direct the organisation of logistics/expedites materials and equipment to his units.
  • Manage the preparation of economic analysis for decision making in a problem wells
  • Manage all contractor services to ensure that high quality services are provided in accordance with their respective contracts
  • Drive the full implementation of efficiency improvement process during well intervention program execution, thus optimising the operational and technical performance of well intervention and contractors under his custody.
  • Promote efficiency in the working culture among the well site team to continuously improve historical performance year on year
  • Visit well intervention companies and contractors to discuss and source equipment and services related to his jobs
  • Promote inclusion of relevant new technology procedures and equipment in well intervention activities.
  • Monitor the HSE, operational, commercial and technical performance of the units and contractors under his control, measure the quality of the products and services and formulate routes for improvement.
  • The incumbent will have exposure to a wide range of well intervention activities, which will enhance his professional skills portfolio
Experience and Qualification requires
  • A professional Engineer in possession of a Degree equivalent qualification in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline.
  • A minimum of 8 years experience in well intervention Engineering with 2 years as a Field Supervisor.
  • Good analytical, communication and writing skills with PC fluency and familiarity with the intervention Engineering software.
  • Proficient in English language, both in speech and in writing
  • In possession of a valid WIPC certificate or equivalent.

Job Title: Assistant Workover Supervisor

Location:
Nigeria

Job Descriptions
  • To assist the workover supervisor in managing the company's workover operations on the rig site.
  • To manage the records of all well engineering equipment and materials in the rig site for cost effective project delivery
  • To assist the workover supervisor in managing the Health, Safety, Environmental, Security and Community issues on the rig site
Accountabilities
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to HSE
  • Support the Delivery of wells on budget on schedule and to the quality standards specified in the well proposal
  • Liaise with Field Subsurface and operations teams in the delivery of the well project.
  • Coordinate and keep the records of all well engineering equipment delivered on site.
  • Monitor the Service contractors' time sheets and movement of materials to ensure that high quality services are provided in accordance with their respective contracts
  • Liaise with the Community Relation Officers in the management of the host communities to minimize disruption in workover operations.
  • Report at the progress of work on workover activities assigned to his rig.
Experience and Qualifications required
  • A graduate Degree in Engineering or Physical Science, with a minimum of 5 years oil and gas drilling and completion/workover experience. Experience in subsurface engineering is an advantage.
  • Good supervisory skills, with sound knowledge of well control techniques and well intervention operations practices
  • Good analytical, communication and writing skills, with PC fluency and familiarity with well intervention engineering software.
  • Proficient in English language, both in speech and in writing.
  • Possession of a valid IWCF

Job Title: Night Drilling Supervisor

Location:
Nigeria

Job Descriptions
  • To assist the drilling supervisor in managing the company's drilling completion Operations on the rig site.
  • To manage the records of all well engineering equipment and materials in the rig site for cost effective project delivery
  • To assist the drilling supervisor in managing the Health, Safety, Environmental, Security and Community issues on the rig site
Accountabilities
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to HSE
  • Support the Delivery of wells on budget on schedule and to the quality standards specified in the well proposal
  • Liaise with Field Subsurface and operations teams in the delivery of the well project.
  • Coordinate and keep the records of all well engineering equipment delivered on site.
  • Monitor the Service contractors' time sheets and movement of materials to ensure that high quality services are provided in accordance with their respective contracts
  • Liaise with the Community Relation Officers in the management of the host communities to minimize disruption in well drilling and completion operations.
  • Report at the progress of work on well drilling and completion activities assigned to his rig.
Experience and Qualifications required
  • A graduate Degree in Engineering or Physical Science, with a minimum of 6 years oil and gas drilling and completion experience. Experience in subsurface engineering is an advantage.
  • Good supervisory skills, with sound knowledge of well control techniques and well intervention operations practices
  • Good analytical, communication and writing skills, with PC fluency and familiarity with well intervention engineering software.
  • Proficient in English language, both in speech and in writing.
  • Possession of a valid IWCF

 Job Title: Material Experditer (Contract)

Location:
Nigeria

Job Descriptions
  • To assist the equipment coordinator to manage the company's drilling and completion equipment/materials to improve operational efficiency.
  • Focal Point for the movement and loading of materials to the rig site
  • To implement the Health, Safety, Environmental, HSE guideline in the movement of goods and materials.
Accountabilities
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to HSE
  • Move and load the OCTG materials to ensure timely/efficient delivery.
  • Work with C&P department in the arrangement/storage of all drilling and completion equipment /materials
  • Ensure that the supplied wells equipment and materials go through the required Quality Assurance process before loading out to the rig site.
  • Deliver wells materials to site on schedule and to the quality standards specified in the well proposal
  • Work seamlessly with C&P and technical teams to ensure correct equipment are delivered to site.
  • Load out of contractors equipment to ensure timely delivery at site as specified in thee material requisition.
  • Support the Equipment coordinator in his community relations duties to ensure minimum disruption in the movement of goods
  • Perform the physical count of materials and reconcile with books.
Experience and Qualification required
  • A Degree in Physical Science or Equivalent
  • A minimum of 8 years experience in drilling, completion and or well intervention engineering department
  • Good supervisory skills
  • Good analytical communication and writing skills, with PC literacy.
  • Proficient in English language, both in speech and in writing

 Job Title: Wells Equipment and Logistics Coordinator (Contract)

Location:
Nigeria

Job Descriptions
  • To manage the company's drilling and completion Equipment / Materials to improve operational efficiency.
  • Focal Point for OCTG materials to ensure availability.
  • To manage the Health, Safety, Environmental, HSE issues related to movement of goods and materials.
Accountabilities
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to HSE
  • Manage the OCTG contracts to ensure efficient delivery.
  • Liaise with C&P department in the contracting processes for all drilling and completions equipment and materials.
  • Ensure that the supplied wells equipment and materials go through the required Quality Assurance process before they are taken to stock.
  • Deliver wells materials to site on schedule and to the quality standards specified in the well proposal
  • Manage the Interface with C&P and Technical Teams.
  • Coordinate service contractors to ensure that their equipment are delivered on site in accordance with their respective contracts
  • Liaise with the Community Relation Officers to work out strategies for movement of goods through the host communities to minimize disruption in well drilling and completion operations.
  • Provide the dashboard to manage material availability to the management Team.
Experience and Qualification required
  • A graduate Degree/HND in Engineering or Physical Science, with a minimum of 15 years oil and gas drilling and completion experience, 5 of which must be in the rig site as a Supervisor. Possession of professional Drilling certificates (e.g. Shell R1 & R2, IWCF or equivalent) is an advantage. Experience in Subsurface Engineering ss also an advantage.
  • Good Leadership position in E & P Company, excellent influencing sidle and ability to forge strong relationships at various levels, proven ability to lead and inspire cross-discipline groups, commitment to technical leadership and ability to lead skills pool staff working under different asset teams.
  • Technical Skills: Experienced Well Engineering E & P Company, global exposure an advantage, deep understanding of the importance of equipment standards in the well delivery process.
  • Commercial skills: Strong management skills, with deep knowledge of Contracting Process, Strategic Cost Leadership skills, with deep understanding of commercial implications of emerging ways of working, techniques and technologies in Well Engineering discipline.
  • People Development Skills: He/she will have demonstrated respect for people. This person would be a top choice amongst the majority of peers, an excellent networker.

Job Title: Drilling and Completion Engineer

Location:
Nigeria

Job Description
  • To carry out the technical design and put together a programme for the n#safe drilling and completion of wells assigned to his rig to approved standards
  • To monitor the progress of work on his assigned rig and to give real-time advice nd support to the Senior Engineer on operations and other matter affecting the performance of the rig.
Accountabilities
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to HSE.
  • carry out well design which includes, casing design and selection, drill fluids, torque and drag, well control, drill string using the appropriate well engineering design software..
  • Prepare the drilling and completion programs, and obtain approvals from relevant authorities.
  • Monitor the progress of drilling and completion operations and report critical issues to the Senior Engineer.
  • Implement change control procedures to ensure that changes to procedures either planned or unplanned have the necessary level of technical authority approval.
  • Manage the personnel logistics and expedite materials and equipment to and from the rig.
  • Promptly process the contractor invoice for jobs rendered,
  • Manage the interfaces between CWI, Well Construction, Production Operations and the Development Teams.
  • Manage the service contractors to ensure that high quality services are provided in accordance with their respective contracts
Experience and Qualification required
  • A professional Engineer in possession of a Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in Drilling and Completion of wells with minimum of 2 years as a Night drilling Supervisor on a rig.
  • Good supervisor skills, with sound knowledge of well control techniques and drilling operations practices
  • Good analytical, communication and writing skills, with PC fluency and familiarity with drilling engineering software. Conversant with relevant software (well plan for windows, Compass especially)
  • Proficient in English language, both in speech and in writing.
  • In possession of Shell RI and R2 certificate or a valid IWCF certificates or equivalent.

Job Title: Drilling Supervisor (Contract)

Location:
Nigeria

Job Descriptions
  • To manage the company's drilling and completion Operations on the rig site as single point responsible person.
  • To manage the supply of Well Engineering materials and services in rig site for cost effective project delivery.
  • To manage the Health, Safety, Environmental, Security and Community issues on the rig Site.
Accountabilities
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to HSE
  • Manage the rig contract to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Support the process for technical challenge and evaluation of well concepts and models.
  • Verify that assigned wells have gone through the required Quality Assurance process before commencement of drilling operations.
  • Deliver wells on budget, on schedule and to the quality standards specified in the well proposal
  • Manage the interface with Field Subsurface and Operations Teams,
  • Coordinate service contractors to ensure that high quality services are provided in accordance with their respective contracts
  • Liaise with the Community Relation Officers to work out strategies with the host communities to minimize disruption in well drilling and completion operations.
  • Manage the progress of work on well drilling and completion activities assigned to his rig.
Experience and Qualification required
  • A graduate degree in Engineering or Physical Science, with a minimum of 15 years oil and gas drilling and completion experience, 5 of which must be in the rig site as a Drilling Supervisor. Must possess some professional Drilling certificates (e.g. Shell R1 & R2, IWCF or equivalent) .Experience in subsurface engineering is an advantage.
  • Leadership: Strong Leadership position in E & P Company, excellent influencing skills and ability to forge strong relationships at various level, proven ability to lead and inspire cross-discipline groups, commitment to technical leadership and ability to lead skills
  • pool staff working under different asset teams.
  • Technical Skills: Experienced Well Engineering E & P Company, global exposure an advantage, deep understanding of the workflow linking the relevant disciplines to generate tire "Right" wells and optimum field development plan.
  • Commercial skills: Strong management skills, with deep knowledge of Contracting Process, Strategic Cost Leadership skills, with deep understanding of commercial implications of emerging ways of working, techniques and technologies in Well Engineering discipline.
  • People Development Skills: Respected technical mentor with excellent coaching abilities, and with a proven track record of commitment to people development. He/she will have demonstrated respect far people. This person would be a top choice amongst the majority of peers, an excellent networker.

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Drilling Operations

Location:
Nigeria

Job Descriptions
  • To set up and manage rig and all support services contracts for efficient execution of the company's oil and gas drilling and completion programs
  • To manage the company's drilling and completion campaign from planning through to execution.
  • Coordinate the Supply,Chain process of Well Engineering equipment for cost effective project delivery.
  • Manage Well Engineering Contracting Processes in collaboration with C & P Department
Accountabilities
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to HSE
  • Set up and manage the rig contract to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Develop and manage the process for technical challenge and evaluation of well concepts and models.
  • Verify that assigned wells have gone through the required Quality Assurance process before commencement of drilling operation
  • Deliver planned number of wells on budget, on schedule and to the quality standards specified in the wall proposal
  • Manage the interface with Subsurface and Operations Teams.
  • Coordinate service contractors to ensure that high quality services are provided in accordance with their respective contracts
  • Liaise with the Community Relation Officers to work out strategies with the host communities to minimize disruption in Well drilling and completion operations.
  • Liaise with the C&P department to develop Well Engineering Contracting processes
  • Manage the progress of work on well drilling and completion activities assigned to his team.
Experience and Qualification required
  • A graduate Degree in Engineering or Physical Science, with a minimum of 10 years oil and gas drilling and completion experience, 8 years of which must be in well technology, planning, design and construction activities. Must possess some professional Drilling certificates (e.g. Shell RI & R2, IWCF or equivalent). Experience in subsurface engineering is mandatory
  • Leadership: Strong Leadership position in E & P Company excellent influencing skills and ability to forge strong relationships at various levels, proven ability to lead and inspire cross-discipline groups, commitment to technical leadership and ability to lead skills pool staff working under different asset teams.
  • Technical Skills: Experienced Well Engineer in E & P Company global exposure an advantage, deep understanding of the workflow limiting the relevant disciplines to generate the "Right" wells and optimum field development plan.
  • Commercial skills: Strong management skills, with deep knowledge of Contracting Process, Strategic Cost Leadership skills, with deep understanding of commercial implications of emerging ways of working, techniques and technologies in Well Engineering discipline.
  • People Development Skills: Respected technical mentor with excellent coaching abilities, and with a proven track record of commitment to people development He/she will have demonstrated respect for people. This person would be a top choice amongst the majority of peers, an excellent networker

Job Title: Senior Drilling and Workover Engineer (Contract)

Location:
Nigeria

Job Descriptions
  • To set up and manage the work over rig and all support services contracts for the efficient execution of the company's oil and gas drilling and completion programs.
  • To manage the company's drilling and a completion campaign from planning through to execution.
  • Coordinate the Supply Chain process of Well Engineering equipment for cost effective project delivery.
  • Manage the well Engineering Contracting Processes related to workover operations in collaboration with C&P Department.
Accountabilities
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to HSE
  • Setup and manage the workover rig contract to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Develop and manage the process for technical challenge and evaluation of workover well concepts and designs.
  • Verify that assigned well have gone through the required quality assurance process before commencement of operations.
  • Deliver planned number of wells on budget, on schedule and to the quality standards specified in the well proposal
  • Manage the interface with subsurface and operations teams.
  • Coordinate service contractors to ensure that high quality services are provided in accordance with their respective contracts.
  • Liaises with the Community Relation Officers to work out strategies with the host communities to minimize disruption in well drilling and completion operations
  • Manage the progress of work on well drilling and completion activities assigned to his team.
Experience and Qualifications required
  • A graduate Degree/HND in Engineering or Physical Science or equivalent, with a minimum of 15 years oil and gas drilling and completion experience, 8 of which must be in well technology, planning, design and construction activities. Must possess some professional some professional drilling certificates (e.g. Shell R1 & R2, IWCF or equivalent). Experience in subsurface engineering is mandatory.
  • Leadership: Strong Leadership position in E&P company excellent influencing skills and ability to forge strong relationships at various levels, proven ability to lead and inspire cross.discipline groups, commitment to technical leadership and ability to lead skills pool staff working under different asset teams.
  • Technical Skills: Experienced well engineer in E & P Company, global exposure an advantage, deep understanding of the workflow linking the relevant disciplines to generate the "Right" wells and optimum field development plan.
  • Commercial Skills: Strong management skills, with deep knowledge of Contracting Process, Strategic Cost Leadership skills, with deep understanding of commercial implications of emerging ways of working, techniques and technologies in well Engineering discipline.
  • People Development Skills Respected technical mentor with excellent coaching abilities, and with a proven track record of commitment to people development . He/She will have demonstrated respect for people. This person would be a top choice amongst the majority peers, an excellent networker.

Job Title: Workover Supervisor (Contract)

Location:
Nigeria

Job Descriptions
  • To manage the company's workover operations on the rig site as single point responsible person
  • To manage the supply of Well Engineering materials and services in rig site for cost effective project delivery.
  • To manage the Health, Safety, Environmental, Security and Community issues on the rig Site.
Accountabilities
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to HSE
  • Manage the rig contract to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Support the process for technical challenge and evaluation of workover well concepts and designs
  • Verify that assigned wells have gone through the required Quality Assurance process before commencement of operations.
  • Deliver wells on budget, on schedule and to the quality standards specified in the well proposal
  • Manage the interface with Field Subsurface and Operations Teams.
  • Coordinate service contractors to ensure that high quality services are provided in accordance with their respective contracts
  • Liaise with the Community Relation Officers to work out strategies with the host communities to minimize disruption in workover operations.
  • Manage the progress of work on workover activities assigned to his rig.
Experience and Qualification Required
  • A graduate degree in Engineering or Physical Science, with a minimum of 15 years oil and gas drilling and completion experience, 5 of which must be in the rig site as a Drilling Supervisor. Must possess some professional Drilling certificates (e.g. Shell R1 & R2, IWCF or equivalent). Experience in subsurface engineering is an advantage.
  • Leadership: Strong Leadership position in E & P Company, excellent influencing skills and ability to forge strong relationships at various level, proven ability to lead and inspire cross-discipline groups, commitment to technical leadership and ability to lead skills pool staff working under different asset teams.
  • Technical Skills: Experienced Well Engineering E & P Company, global exposure an advantage, deep understanding of the workflow linking the relevant disciplines to generate tire "Right" wells and optimum field development plan.
  • Commercial skills: Strong management skills, with deep knowledge of Contracting Process, Strategic Cost Leadership skills, with deep understanding of commercial implications of emerging ways of working, techniques and technologies in Well Engineering discipline.
  • People Development Skills: Respected technical mentor with excellent coaching abilities, and with a proven track record of commitment to people development. He/she will have demonstrated respect for people. This person would be a top choice amongst the majority of peers, an excellent networker.

Job Title: Deputy Manager, Drilling Engineering

Location:
Nigeria

Job Descriptions
  • To set up and manage rig and all support services contracts for efficient execution of the company's oil and gas drilling and complete programes
  • To manage the company's drilling and a completion campaign from planning through to execution.
  • Coordinate the Supply Chain process of Well Engineering equipment for cost effective project delivery.
  • Focal Point for OCTG materials to ensure availability,
  • Manage the interface with DPR and JV Partners
Accoutabilities
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to HSE
  • Setup and manage the rig contract to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Develop and manage the process for technical challenge and evaluation of well concepts and models.
  • Verify that assigned wells have gone through the required Quality Assurance process before commencement of drilling operations
  • Deliver planned number of wells on budget, on schedule and to the quality standards specified in the well proposal
  • Manage the interface with Subsurface and Operations Teams.
  • Coordinate service contractors to ensure that high quality services are provided in accordance with their respective contracts
  • Liaise with C&P department in the contracting processes for all drilling and completions equipment and materials.
  • Ensure that the supplied wells equipment and materials go through the required Quality Assurance process before they are taken to stock.
  • Liaise with the Community Relation Officers to work out strategies with the host communities to minimize disruption in Well drilling and completion operations.
  • Manage the process of obtaining DPR approvals and other governmental permitting requirements
  • Manage the progress of work on wall drilling and completion activities assigned to his team.
Experience and Qualification required
  • A graduate Degree in Engineering or Physical Science, with a minimum of 10 years oil and gas drilling and completion experience, 8 years of which must be in well technology, planning, design and construction activities. Must possess some professional Drilling certificates (e.g. Shell RI & R2, IWCF or equivalent). Experience in subsurface engineering is mandatory
  • Leadership: Strong Leadership position in E & P Company excellent influencing skills and ability to forge strong relationships at various levels, proven ability to lead and inspire cross-discipline groups, commitment to technical leadership and ability to lead skills pool staff working under different asset teams.
  • Technical Skills: Experienced Well Engineer in E & P Company global exposure an advantage, deep understanding of the workflow limiting the relevant disciplines to generate the "Right" wells and optimum field development plan.
  • Commercial skills: Strong management skills, with deep knowledge of Contracting Process, Strategic Cost Leadership skills, with deep understanding of commercial implications of emerging ways of working, techniques and technologies in Well Engineering discipline.
  • People Development Skills: Respected technical mentor with excellent coaching abilities, and with a proven track record of commitment to people development He/she will have demonstrated respect for people. This person would be a top choice amongst the majority of peers, an excellent networker

Job Title: Senior Drilling and Completion Engineer

Location:
Nigeria

Job Descriptions
  • To manage and be single point responsible for the design, programming and safe drilling and completion of wells assigned to his rig to approved standards.
  • To monitor the progress of work on his assigned rig and to give real-time advice on operations and other matters affecting the performance of the rig.
Accountabilities
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to HSE.
  • Carry out well design which includes, casing design and selection, drill fluids, torque and drag, well control, drill string using the appropriate well engineering design software.
  • Prepare the drilling and completion programs and obtain approvals from relevant authorities.
  • Monitor the progress of drilling and completion operations and report critical issues to the Manager.
  • Implement change control procedures to ensure that changes to procedures either planned or unplanned have the necessary level of technical authority approval
  • Manage the personnel logistics and expedite materials and equipment to and from the rig.
  • Promptly process the contractor involve for jobs rendered
  • Manage the interfaces between CWI, well construction, production operations and development teams
  • Manage the service contractors to ensure that high quality services are provided in accordance with their respective contracts
Experience and Qualification required
  • A professional Engineer in possession of a Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline.
  • A minimum of 8 years experience in Drilling and Completion of wells with minimum of 2 years as a drilling supervisor on a rig.
  • Good supervisor skills, with sound knowledge of well control techniques and drilling operations practices
  • Good analytical, communication and writing skills, with PC fluency and familiarity with drilling engineering software. Conversant with relevant software (well plan for windows, Compass especially)
  • Proficient in English language, both in speech and in writing.
  • In possession of Shell RI and R2 certificate or a valid IWCF certificates or equivalent.


How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application to: [email protected] Candidates are advised to use the Job Position they are applying for as a subject matter of their application.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates shall be considered.

Application Deadline Thursday, 19th February, 2015.


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