Senior Completions Engineer at EarthStream (Oil & Gas) Nigeria

EarthStream is a specialist global recruiting business dedicated to the energy, resources & environment sectors that is uniquely positioned to understand the interplay and increasing convergence between these sectors. We specialize exclusively in the energy, resources and environment sectors with our capability in providing staff across a range of technical, engineering, scientific and commercial disciplines. The recruiters in each of our industry specific divisions understand the unique skills and requirements of each vertical sector and where to find the best people in that field. With operations in five continents we have the coverage and experience to service our clients and candidates anywhere in the world.

Our Client - An International Operator with major assets in Nigeria.

Job Title: Senior Completions Engineer

Ref: 5483
Location: Lagos

Job Description
We are currently recruiting a Senior Completions Engineer (Jack up rigs)

• Responsible for offshore/onshore well completion planning. Ensure completion plans are suitable for the well.
• Responsible for supervision of execution on the rig as needed.
• Ensure optimization of completion plans.
• Write detailed completion programs for all well types
• Hold planning meetings, CWOP's etc. and ensure actions are taken to mitigate all risks in the program.
• Visit contractors and ensure tool selection is correct and meets all QA/QC requirements.
• Ensure the database is properly updated and useful for obtaining completion planning information.
• Monitor completion performance and provide benchmark statistics to ensure completions are time and cost effective.
• Provide charts of well completion performance for daily review, and engineering reports for the company as well as reports for NAPIMS and DPR.
• Establish completion KPI's and monitor NPT performance.
• Provide detailed scope of work for completions and related services as needed for tendering or contracting purposes.
• Ensure completion contracts are valid for all jobs planned.
• Mentor drilling and completion engineers.

Accountable for:

• Ensure proper and detailed research of offset data for completion of wells.
• Ensure well completion plans are feasible and meet HSE and technical standards.
• Ensure timely provision of completion programs.
• Ensure proper QA/QC is carried out on all completion equipment.
• Improvement of completion practices
• Ensure all completion info is tracked and database properly updated.
• Ensure accurate completion performance data is provided for records.
• Ensure completion performance data are updated regularly as required.
• Ensure all required reports on well completion implementation are distributed to relevant persons daily.
• Ensure completion component of “End of Well” reports are written, detailed and accurate.
• Ensure NPT performance targets are met in well programs.

Candidate Requirements
You will have good technical knowledge of well operations. Initiative to proffer solutions to technical problems. Sound knowledge of IADC/API guidelines for well operations. Knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations applicable to testing and completion operations.

• Supervise subordinates, rig operations, service companies; make presentations and facilitate meetings.
• Contracts and contractor management.
• Remuneration: Competitive day rate, paid overseas by first week of following month, net of Nigerian
• Income Tax. Travel days paid.
• Duration: 12 months, renewable based on performance.
• Project Duration; 3 years. Upon completion, reassignment to other projects is a possibility.

Application Closing Date
4th October, 2013

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs and applications to: giuliano.lafirenza@earthstreamglobal.com
OR
Contact our office by telephone on +44 207 422 6861

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Note: Please quote reference 5483 when applying for this position.