Principal Drilling Engineer - Jackup Rigs Job at Hobark International Ltd

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Job Title: Principal Drilling Engineer (Jackup Rigs)

Reference: Req-0512

Location: Nigeria

Type: Contract

Employer: Hobark International Ltd (part of Hobark International, Inc)

Rate: Competitive day rate

Primary Skills: Drilling Engineer, Engineering, IWCF, Oil & Gas, BSc

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 19ft and 200ft, offshore Nigeria (OML-123).

• 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

• Lagos based, 28 / 28 rotation.

Experience:

• Minimum of 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.

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 t- 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.

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