Manager, Drilling Engineering at an Upstream Oil & Gas Conglomerate

A leading independent Oil Exploration and Production Company in Nigeria requires the services of experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Drilling Engineering

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Candidate for this position is required to have good knowledge of well engineering, drilling and completions to provide support to company’s operations from the initial design to delivery of a well to production.
• He must be knowledgeable in drilling and completion practices.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate the implementation of Company’s drilling and well completion operations and plans.
• Knowledge of the procedures, tools and techniques used in well drilling projects.
• Ability to prepare work schedules and comprehensive drilling plans to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Experience monitoring day-to-day rig operations during drilling and completions operations, including deployment of effective solutions for operational continuity, equipment malfunctions and other onsite problems.
• Liaise with project partners, such as geologists and drilling contractors etc, in order to keep up-to-date on all developments that may have an impact on drilling activities.
• Familiar with statutory and regulatory requirements, with respect to health and safety and emergency procedures.

Qualifications and Required Competencies

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in a core Engineering discipline
• A Master’s Degree in any of the relevant Engineering disciplines will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 15 years of cognate experience in the industry after graduation. ideally in operations and drilling
• Working knowledge of commonly used and relevant drilling / operations / production management software
• Must have strong analytical, practical problem solving skills
• Must have ability to plan and lead projects
• Must be capable of working seamlessly with geosciences, production and reservoir groups in executing drilling/operations engineering solutions.
• Must be capable to deliver quality, on budget and with speed.

Remuneration
We offer competitive and attractive packages.

Application Closing Date
11th October, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letters, CV and scanned / clear corporate passport photographs to: upstreamoilvacancies@gmail.com using the position applied for as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Applications will be treated in confidential manner.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.