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.