Job Title: Senior Drilling Engineer (Jack-up Rigs)
Reference: WTRI02778
Employer: WTS Energy Holding B.V. / WTS Energy
Sector: Energy, Oil and Gas
Job description: 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 between 19 ft and 200 ft, offshore Nigeria.
Operations involve the following special challenges:
• High angle / extended reach drilling
• Casing cementations (long cement columns)
• Drilling depleted reservoirs
• Use of splitter wellhead technology
• Potential for deep leg penetrations (>150ft)
• Third party staff, service and equipment quality
• Complex supply chain and logistics
• Interaction with other (G&G) departments
Requirements:
Experience:
• Minimum 15 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 in a similar position.
• Extensive experience involving jack-up operations, knowledge of semi's and onshore operations would be beneficial.
• Previous Nigerian / West African experience is advantageous.
Education:
• Technical / engineering qualification required.
• IWCF sub sea well control at supervisory level or equivalent.
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.
Terms & Conditions:
• Based in Lagos, on 28/28 rotation
• Competitive day rate, net of Nigerian Tax
• Travel days paid
• 12 months contract, renewable based on performance
• Project Duration – 3 years. Potential reassignment to other projects upon completion
Location: Nigeria
Region: Africa
Deadline: 09-08-2013
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