Rigzone Nigeria Recruits Principle Drilling Engineer (SemiSub)

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Rigzone is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Position: Principle Drilling Engineer (SemiSub)

Ref: 1111HIL
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time Contractor
Employer: Hobark International (UK) Ltd

Job Description:
Lead a team of drilling/completion and well test engineers in planning and supporting the safe & efficient delivery of development, exploration and appraisal wells in water-depths up to 700ft, offshore Nigeria.

Operations involve the following special challenges:

• High pressure / narrow margin drilling techniques
• High angle / extended reach drilling
• Subsea completions and well testing
• Third party staff, service and equipment quality
• Complex supply chain and logistics
• Interactions with other (G&G) departments.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree.
• 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

Remuneration
Competitive day rate, paid overseas by first week of following month, net of Nigerian income tax, travel days paid

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online