Senior Drilling Supervisor (Jack-up Rig) - Nigeria

Apply Senior Drilling Supervisor (Jack-up Rig) Location: Lagos, Nigeria Rate: neg. Contract My client is one of the largest oil and gas producers in China, the biggest oil refiner in Asia and the third largest worldwide. They are looking for a Senior Drilling Supervisor to join their drilling team on a contract basis, 28/28 rotation. The position is rig based. The Senior Drilling Supervisor will be responsible for: Supervision of a jack-up rig to achieve the safe and efficient delivery of development, exploration and appraisal wells, in water depths between 19ft and 200ft, offshore Nigeria Operations involve the following special challenges: - High angle / extended reach drilling, - Casing cementations (long cement columns), - Drilling depleted reservoirs, - Use of splitter wellhead technology, - Potential for deep leg penetrations (>150ft), - Third party staff, service and equipment quality, - Complex supply chain and logistics. - Interaction with other departments (engineering, production, logistics, etc.). Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, of which at least 3 in a similar position. Extensive experience involving of jack-up rig operations, knowledge of semis and land rigs would be beneficial. Previous Nigerian / West African experience is advantageous. Education and requirements: - Technical / engineering qualification preferred. BOSIET offshore fire fighting and survival or equivalent, including HUET. - IWCF sub sea well control at supervisory level or equivalent. - Exemplary HSE leadership. - Good interpersonal and communication skills, capable of leading effectively in a multi-cultural society. - Preference will be given to candidates with sound drilling engineering knowledge, ideally acquired while working for a large international operator. The company is offering Competitive day rate, paid overseas in the first week of the following month, net of Nigerian income tax. Paid travel days. Professional Engineer or equivalent

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