14 November 2012

Principal Drilling Engineer (Jack-up Rigs) at WTS Energy

WTS Energy - An independent International Oil and Gas Company operating in West Africa is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Principal Drilling Engineer (Jack-up Rigs)

Job Code: WTPB02082

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

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 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
  • Requirements Principal Drilling Engineer (Jack-up Rigs)
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Technical / engineering qualification required.
  • IWCF sub sea well control at supervisory level or equivalent.
  • 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 twork 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
  • Competitive day rate, paid overseas by first week of following month, net of Nigerian
  • Income Tax. Travel days paid.
  • Lagos based, 28 / 28 rotation.
  • 12 months renewable contract based on performance.
  • 3 years project duration. Upon completion, reassignment tother projects is a possibility.
  • For this position preference will be given tNigerian Nationals. In case expatriate candidates are selected, it is a prerequisite he/she is tasked tmentor and train a Nigerian understudy.
Application Closing Date
13th January, 2013

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 
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