Drilling Offshore Installation (OI) Project Advisor at ABNL Limited

ABNL Limited was incorporated in 1992 as an Oil and Gas servicing company with a vision to provide professional engineering and technical services to the Oil and Gas exploration and production companies in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Since its incorporation, the company has grown in leaps and bounds, expanding its business horizon, but still within the Oil and Gas sector.

ABNL is a 100% owned indigenous firm, with a shareholding in excess of 100 million Naira. Its' directors are individuals of proven integrity, who over the years have acquired the requisite experience in the Oil and Gas business, as well as in the banking and finance sector. The integrity of the directors and the staff of the company have been a priceless contributive factor in the growth and wellbeing of the company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Drilling Offshore Installation (OI) Project Advisor

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Main Functions

• The Drilling Offshore Installation (OI) Project Advisor is responsible for supporting drilling operations regarding Safety, Security, Health, and Environment (SSHE) issues.
• The Advisor serves as a contact for SSHE issues related to Drilling Project-based activities, executing initiatives, developing and executing programs/plans, and responding to requests and questions from the drill team.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide Company SSHE representation for the project, in addition to rig sites and rig move and transport operations ensuring full communication of concerns, activities and initiatives
• Develop and maintain site orientation/induction program
• Develop programs, plans, initiatives, e.g. Operations SSHE Plan, Drill Team SSHE Leadership Forums, Site Stewardship Plans, Emergency Management Plan, etc.
• Monitor contractor/service partner compliance with all Company Drilling SSHE requirements and specifically the Drill Team/Rig “Operations Safety Plan”, advising contractor/service partner and Operations Superintendents of SSHE issues
• Conduct oi System (oi) Compliance audits
• Provide support to rig sites/locations in the event of an incident with regards to reporting, advice on mitigation and prevention methods, etc.
• Develop and maintain safety related training for contractor work crews
• Facilitate regular SSHE inspection, assessments and audit on-site in accordance with established Company SSHE programs or as requested by the site team
• Monitor the safety performance of the sites and report non-conformances
• Monitor Company safety awareness, recognition and incentive programs
• Review and coordinate site contractor’s SSHE plans
• Participate as required in investigation and follow-up of incidents/accidents
• Facilitate the Drill Team SSHE safety steering committees
• Identify trends to develop programs and/or initiatives to promote an injury free work environment
• Conduct rig inspections with Operations Superintendent and Rig Safety Advisor
• Continually bring to the forefront of all employees, the Company Vision and how it can be achieved
• Attend all Drill Team daily/weekly SSHE meetings.
• Relentlessly, aggressively, and proactively address any safety trends and/or safety issues that poses or could pose a risk to the workface.

Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Drilling operations/processes and safety regulations
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or previous experience in a closely related position
• Extensive organizational and technical judgment skills.
• Consistently demonstrated teamwork and communication skills

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.