Drilling Supervisor (Usan) at ExxonMobil Nigeria

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Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Ltd (TEPNL) has indicated the intent to sell its equity in OML 138 (Usan) and simultaneously will resign it’s operatorship of the asset. In this regard, the Co-Venturers have nominated Esso Exploration & Production Nigeria Ltd (EEPNL), an ExxonMobil subsidiary, as the new operator. Operatorship transfer is targeted for July 1, 2013; however, actual timing is dependent on the fulfillment of certain requirements and NNPC’s approval

As a result of this operatorship transfer and the associated opportunities within our Deepwater function, technical and non-technical career opportunities exist for ambitious and result-oriented individuals (national and expatriates).

ExxonMobil Nigeria is recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Drilling Supervisor (Usan)

Location: Usan, Rivers

Job Description
Provide day to day on-site supervision of drilling operations and prepare reports to the Drilling Operations Superintendent
Serve as the primary contact with the rig contractor and third party personnel at the rig site to ensure that operations are performed safely and cost-effectively in accordance with approved well program
Logistical planning and coordination of personnel, equipment, supplies and services to ensure that twenty four hour operations are maintained

Responsibilities

• Responsible for well control, real time drilling optimization, casing tallies, cementing calculations and completion tallies and spaceout
• Organise and order necessary services and equipment to conduct drilling, completion, workover and testing operations
• Responsible for enforcement of approved Safety, Health, Environment and Security procedures to manage operational risks and prevent harm to personnel, environment and equipment
• Ensure that third party equipment is adequately and properly maintained.
• Ensure compliance with all government and other appropriate regulations; including education of all rig personnel on safety and related issues.
• Ensure that well control, marine safety and other drills are held on a regular basis per company guidelines.
• Ensure accurate and adequate reports and records are kept regarding operations, equipment and evaluation

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a minimum of Bachelors degree (B. Sc/ B. Tech/ B. Eng) with a minimum of second class upper division (2.1) in any of the following Engineering disciplines – Mechanical, Chemical, electrical, civil or Petroleum Engineering
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Requires a team player with good interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a multi-discipline, multi-cultural environment
• Good written and Oral communication skills, integrity, be zealous and quick to acquire new expertise through training
• Prior cognate experience in rig operations or engineering on Usan is required

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2013

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
click here to apply