Slurry 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: Slurry Specialist 

Location: Nigeria

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced slurry systems for pipeline construction projects, focusing on directional drilling, open trenching, and trenchless technology.
• Collaborate with project managers to align slurry operations with overall project timelines, budgets, and technical goals.
• Develop custom slurry compositions based on in-depth geotechnical assessments, pipe dimensions, and project-specific requirements.
• Optimize slurry formulations to enhance soil stabilization, borehole integrity, and lubrication during drilling.
• Introduce innovations in slurry systems to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impacts.
• Prepare, mix, and test slurry to ensure proper viscosity, density, and other parameters.
• Monitor slurry circulation and pressure systems during operations to ensure efficiency.
• Oversee real-time monitoring of slurry properties, including viscosity, density, gel strength, and filtration loss, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Manage the selection, calibration, and maintenance of slurry-related equipment, including pumps, mixers, and separation systems.
• Analyze soil conditions and adjust slurry formulations as required.
• Perform regular inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting of slurry pumps, tanks, and pipelines.
• Maintain detailed logs of slurry operations, including quantities used and system performance.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues and ensure minimal downtime during operations.
• Ensure slurry operations meet all local, national, and international environmental standards.
• - Collaborate with operators and engineers to ensure smooth operation of tunneling systems.
• - Identify and mitigate potential slurry-related risks during construction to protect workers, assets, and the environment.
• - Provide expert-level technical support during critical phases of the project, including complex geologies and challenging bore paths.
• - Train and mentor team members on slurry system design, handling, safety, and operational best practices.
• Serve as the key point of contact for slurry-related inquiries from stakeholders, contractors, and regulators.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in slurry design, application, and management within pipeline construction or related sectors, with proven expertise in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), micro tunneling, or similar trenchless construction techniques.
• Must be certified in the following areas of competence: Certified Drilling Fluids Specialist from API or IADC, Certified GINT User or MudPro Certified

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2025.