Gyro Specialist at HDD Thailand - Enikkom Limited - Dexterous Human Resources

Dexterous Human Resources - Our client, HDD Thailand - Enikkom Limited is a leading HDD contractor and pioneering force in Nigeria, specializing in managing diverse investment portfolios across key sectors. With a strong presence in engineering and construction, dredging and piling, energy and oil & gas, and transportation and haulage.

As we embark on a new pipeline construction project, we are recruiting skilled and enthusiastic professionals to contribute to our dynamic and growing team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Gyro Specialist

Location: Nigeria

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee the setup and execution of gyroscopic surveys to ensure accurate monitoring of pipeline alignment and direction during directional drilling operations.
• Operate gyro systems to accurately measure the borehole path and compare it to the proposed design specifications.
• Provide real-time adjustments and corrections during the drilling process based on gyro survey data to avoid deviations from the intended route.
• Analyze gyroscopic data to assess drilling performance and make recommendations to improve efficiency and alignment accuracy.
• Prepare detailed reports of gyroscopic survey results for project teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of gyro readings, deviations, and changes in the borehole direction.
• Perform gyro surveys to measure borehole trajectories in real-time.
• Calibrate and maintain gyro survey equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Analyze survey data to determine borehole deviations and provide corrective recommendations
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to project teams
• Collaborate with drilling teams to ensure alignment with project specifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards during survey operations.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain gyroscopic equipment to ensure optimal performance throughout the pipeline construction project.
• Perform regular checks on gyro systems to ensure their functionality and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with gyro systems to minimize downtime during drilling operations.
• Work closely with the drilling crew, engineers, and survey teams to ensure alignment between gyroscopic data and drilling activities.
• Provide support and advice to the directional drilling team to optimize borehole path and ensure precise drilling.
• Assist in planning and executing complex pipeline crossings that require specialized gyro techniques.
• Verify that the gyroscopic survey data meets project standards and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards for gyro operations and survey data collection.
• Perform regular calibration checks on all gyroscopic equipment to guarantee data integrity and accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations related to gyro operations in pipeline construction.
• Ensure proper documentation of safety checks and operational reports.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Geophysical), Surveying, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience working with gyroscopic or directional survey equipment in pipeline construction or directional drilling projects.
• Must be certified in the following areas of competence: IADD Certification on gyro applications in directional drilling, API RP 78: Qualification for directional drilling operations, API RP 7G: Guidance on drill string design and bottomhole assembly, Autodesk AutoCAD, Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP).

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2025.