WTS Energy Recruits Principal Drilling Engineer (Jack-up Rigs)
Employment Nigeria
01-Jan-1970
NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,
[THIS JOB HAS BEEN MODIFIED AFTER ITS FIRST POST!!!]WTS Energy is a leading Consultant/Manpower Supply company to the international Oil, Gas and Energy industry.
WTS Energy is recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Principal Drilling Engineer (Jack-up Rigs)
Ref No: WTOA03006
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description
- Operations involve the following special challenges:
- 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).
- 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
- Minimum of 15 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 in a similar position.
- Technical / engineering qualification required.
- IWCF sub sea well control at supervisory level or equivalent.
- Extensive experience involving jack-up operations, knowledge of semi’s and onshore operations would be beneficial.
- Previous Nigerian / West African experience is advantageous
- 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 and Conditions
- Lagos based, 28 / 28 rotation.
- Competitive day rate, paid overseas by first week of following month, net of Nigerian Income Tax. Travel days paid.
- 12 months, renewable based on performance.
- 3 years. Upon completion, reassignment to other projects is a possibility.
Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application Deadline: 11th November, 2013
Sorry the application deadline for this job has elapsed
