Principal Drilling Engineer (Semi-Submersible)
WTRC02553
Job description Principal Drilling Engineer (Semi-Submersible)
• 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:
o High pressure / narrow margin drilling techniques,
o High angle / extended reach drilling,
o Subsea completions and well testing,
o Third party staff, service and equipment quality,
o Complex supply chain and logistics.
o Interaction with other (G&G) departments
Requirements Principal Drilling Engineer (Semi-Submersible)
• 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.
• 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 Principal Drilling Engineer (Semi-Submersible)
• Competitive day rate. Travel days paid.
• 12 months, renewable based on performance.
• 1 year. Upon completion, reassignment to other projects is a possibility.
Rotation 28/28
Company Profile
Reputable owner operator in Nigeria
Location
Nigeria
Region
Africa
Publication date
28-03-2013
Publication end date
29-05-2013
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