Principal Drilling Engineer (Land) - Nigeria

WTS Energy is seeking to hire Principal Drilling Engineer for one if its client who is an international Oil & Gas operating company for its Land operations in Nigeria. Principal Drilling Engineer will work with a team of world class drilling professionals.

The responsibilities of Principal Drilling Engineer (Land) include but are not limited to the following,
• Lead a team of drilling/completion and well test engineers in planning and supporting the safe and efficient delivery of development, exploration and appraisal wells in Nigeria.
• Knowledge on High pressure / narrow margin drilling techniques
• High angle / extended reach drilling
• completions and well testing
• Third party staff, service and equipment quality
• Complex supply chain and logistics
• Interaction with other (G&G) departments

REQUIREMENTS:

• Principal Drilling Engineer will have minimum of 15 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 in a similar position.
• Extensive experience involving Land rigs,
• Previous Nigerian / West African experience is advantageous.
• Technical / engineering qualification required. IWCF well control at supervisory level or equivalent.
• Exemplary HSE leadership.
• Strong drive for continuous performance improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of leading effectively in a multi-cultural society.
• Team leadership capabilities
• Completion and testing experience
• Able to work under sustained high workload, meet tight deadlines yet still deliver quality work
• Competency with drilling engineering software
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processors and presentation software.
• Project management skills
• Excellent knowledge of drilling engineering and international industry standards, ideally acquired while working for a large international operator.
• Good organisation and project management skills, ensuring efficient application of the company’s well delivery and commercial processes.
• Contracts and contractor management.

• Work schedule: 28:28 days
• For this position, preference will be given to Nigerian nationals. In case Expatriate candidate(s) are selected it is a prerequisite he/she is tasked to mentor and train a Nigerian understudy

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