Edwin Drake is a specialist Oil and Gas Recruitment Consultancy operating primarily across the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry, with a strong focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.
At Edwin Drake we understand the challenges of recruiting in countries where the local content is of utmost importance such as Nigeria and Angola. This in-depth market knowledge has enabled us to build a strategic network of professionals across these regions, who are either based locally or in the Diaspora as well as expatriates with proven experience and success in these countries.
Edwin Drake is currently representing an Independent E&P organisation who is seeking to identify two individuals for their Drilling Department for the roles of: Sr. Drilling and Completions Engineer.
Edwin Drake is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Senior Drilling & Completions Engineer
Location: Nigeria
Slot: 2
Job Description
- Both individuals will be based at their HQ in Lagos, Nigeria and will be occasionally traveling to field location and Warri.
- The main scope of the role will be to be solely responsible for the design, planning and the safe drilling of the wells assigned, as well as monitoring the progress of Drilling Operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Well Design, including: Well control, drill string, torque and drag, casing design and selection.
- Preparation of Drilling and Completions Programs
- Liaison with 3rd party and authorities with the purpose of receiving authorization for Drilling plans
- Oversee Drilling Operations, ensuring HSE and procedures are in line with plans
- Manage interface between: Completions, Well Intervention, Well Construction, Production Department and the Development Teams
- Manage 3rd party contractors and suppliers to ensure consistent work quality.
II.) To be considered for this role you must have:
- Over 8 years of experience as a Drilling Engineer, with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience spent in a Rig Supervision role
- Valid IWCF
- Track record in successfully planning and writing Well Proposals and Drilling Campaigns including: casing design, drill fluids, well control, etc.
- Excellent skills in Drilling Operations, including: Contractor Management, Logistics & Materials management, etc.
- Strong knowledge of Completions, covering both: Upper and Lower Completions, Sand Control, Gravel Pack and Intelligent Completions.
Remuneration
- Salary in the range of N28,000,000 - N32,000,000 dependent on experience + Local Benefits which include: Medical Insurance, Pension, 13th Month and Bonus.
Application Closing Date
Not Stated.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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