Principal Drilling Engineer at WTS Energy

Job description Principal Drilling Engineer (Jack-up Rigs)

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).

Job Title: Principal Drilling Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Region: Africa

Contract Duration: 12 months, renewable based on performance.

Project Duration: 3 years. Upon completion, reassignment to other projects is a possibility.

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)

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 subsea well control at supervisory level or equivalent.

Other 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 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 (Jack-up Rigs)

Lagos 28/28 rotation

Competitive day rate, paid overseas by first week of following month, net of Nigerian

Income Tax. Travel days paid.

Application closing date

28th Sept., 2012

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here and apply online