Principal Drilling Engineer - Semi-Sub Job at Progressive Global Energy and Natural Resources

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Job Title: Principal Drilling Engineer (Semi-Sub)

Reference: PR-12347386

Location: Nigeria

Recruiter: Progressive Global Energy and Natural Resources

•   Job type: Contract

•   Salary: $1300 – $1800 per day + per diem per day

My client in Nigeria is an Operator heavily recruiting in Completions and Drilling. They are currently seeking a Principal Drilling Engineer with Semi-Submersible and/or Jack-up experience. At least, one of them is needed.

The contract is a 12 months rolling one on a 4×4 (28×28) rotation. Based on outstanding performance, contract maybe considered for renewal.

The Principal Drilling Engineer (semi-submersible) would 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

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

Education:

• Technical / engineering qualification required.
• IWCF sub sea well control at supervisory level or equivalent.

Expenses:

• Travel days paid for, business class as required
• Net of Nigerian Income tax
• Competitive day rates

Please ONLY apply to this role if you match the requirements.

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