Senior / Principal Reservoir Engineer at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Hobark International Limited (HIL) is the parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior / Principal Reservoir Engineer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Contract
Reports To: Head of Assets Development
Department: Operations

Job Purpose

• The job holder will play a vital role within the Company’s Operations Leadership Team with a focus on the strategic and technical development of the Company.
• The role will be responsible for developing and establishing a Drilling + Completions function to ensure that all risks are managed to an appropriate level and that all aspects of drilling and completions expertise are available when required.
• The role will ensure the highest levels of competence across the company’s drilling staff to include the recruitment, retention, competency, development and professional mentoring.
• As a key function leader in the Operations leadership team, the job holder will work closely with other functional leads as well as other group managers (HSES, CFO, and Corporate Services). Managing the balance between the corporate and operational priorities will therefore be essential as well and excellent influencing skills which will compliment the operational excellence.

Principal Accountabilities

• To play a leading and collaborative role in the Operational Leadership Team, reporting to and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, representing Drilling and Completions in the Operations Leadership Team.
• Builds, manages and mentors a Drilling + Completions Team to ensure appropriate competent resources are available when required.
• Drilling + Completions risks are effectively managed.
• Risk and well control management.
• Design of the well.
• Ensures that Drilling activities comply with the highest ethical standards, company standards and Government regulations.
• Prepare for approval all budgets and AFE’s for Drilling related activities.
• Ensure that all Drilling projects are adequately documented and lessons learned are captured for and fed into future operations.
• Direct responsibility of for all HSEQ aspects of Drilling + Completions activities.
• Responsible for the procurement of Drilling related equipment and services including logistics.

Key Success Factors:

• Success of drilling campaigns ensuring excellent planning and PEER reviews.
• Well completed as designed
• Identification of risks and opportunities including the implementation of risk mitigagation measures.
• The right people / competencies are embedded in the team to ensure the assets can extract maximum value
• No surprises during drilling + completions operations
• Budget and schedules are maintained.
• No environmental damage during Drilling
• No delays due to permitery or consents
• The company’s production and reserves targets are met

HSE Responsibilities:

• To ensure that any risk assessments are effective to maintain the safety of the drilling operations
• To be an active member of the Operations leadership team in all HSE related issues
• aMaintain visibility and commitment to HSE across the entire business
• Coach and support all Drilling + Completions staff to maintain HSE awareness and performance.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential Desirable

• Graduate in Engineering to at least degree level. Essential
• Qualified in Drilling Essential
• Substantial experience working in both large and small oil and gas companies Essential
• Knowledge of onshore Drilling and intervention activities Niger Delta Essential
• Demonstrable track record of delivering quality major drilling programmes safely, within budget and on or ahead of schedule. Essential
• Well founded business skills, strategic thinking and ability to influence senior executives and external bodies Essential
• Recognised for technical knowledge and have ability to deal with complex scenarios, balance portfolios and develop creative solutions Essential
• Demonstration of drive, energy and enthusiasm in order to take on the challenges and make a major impact. Essential
• Mentoring and coaching of others Essential

Job Context/Environment:

• The position is based in Lagos and will require frequent visits to the field base location(s) Niger Delta and contractor offices.
• Key reports will be located both in the head office Lagos and field locations.

Working Relationships
Internal:

• COO Leadership team
• Asset Development team and Exploration Manager
• Finance and Contracts group
• Field operations group.
• Other functional managers in the company leadership team
• Wider organisation in the company

External:

• Governmental bodies and representatives especially DPR and NNPC.
• Maurel + Prom Paris
• Main industry technical groups (SPE, NGA, etc.)
• Contractors + vendors

Primary Skills:

• Substantial experience working in both large and small oil and gas companies.

Additional Information:

• Behaviours are very important in this role and the ability to work in a senior team environment, the ability to influence and motivate and drive high performance are all essential characteristics, therefore a track record in exceptional delivery in a fast moving environment is essential.
• Future performance will depend not just the delivery of the business plan and activities but how the individual personally operates at individual, team and corporate levels

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.