EarthStream (Oil & Gas) Nigeria Recruits Rig Operations Superintendent

EarthStream is a specialist global recruiting business dedicated to the energy, resources & environment sectors that is uniquely positioned to understand the interplay and increasing convergence between these sectors. We specialize exclusively in the energy, resources and environment sectors with our capability in providing staff across a range of technical, engineering, scientific and commercial disciplines. The recruiters in each of our industry specific divisions understand the unique skills and requirements of each vertical sector and where to find the best people in that field. With operations in five continents we have the coverage and experience to service our clients and candidates anywhere in the world.
Our Client – Leading operator in Nigeria requires a Rig Operations Superintendent.
Job Title: Senior Drilling Supervisor (Semi-Sub)
Ref Code: 2088

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description

Assist the Drilling Supervisor and Drilling Superintendent in ensuring that the rig contractor operates the rig to industry HSE and operating standards at all times.
Work with the rig contractor to minimise rig equipment NPT and maximise equipment uptime and availability at all times.
Provide expert advice during special or complex maintenance, trouble-shooting and repair activities involving rig equipment.
Operations involve the following special challenges:
Conducting pre- and post- rig inspections as necessary to ascertain status of rig and compliance with industry standards as well as statutory and contractual requirement at all times.
Ensure rig is fully resourced with sufficiently experienced and certified personnel as per contract.
Ensure development and implementation of and compliance with Preventative Maintenance Systems, and availability of spares to prevent avoidable downtime.
Conduct SQM of rig operations in conjunction with Drilling Superintendent.
Ensure adequate Rig Process Safety in operations.
Lagos based, 28 / 28 rotation.

Requirements
The Candidate:

Minimum of 15 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 in an onshore managerial position involving line accountability for rig integrity management.
Extensive experience involving semi’s, onshore and jack-up operations is required.
Previous Nigerian / West African experience is advantageous.

Education: Technical / engineering qualification required.
Other Requirements:

Strong HSE leadership.
Drive for continuous performance improvement.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing effectively in a multi-cultural society.
Mentoring and coaching capabilities.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of modern rig asset management techniques and systems. Extensive experience with the development, implementation and management of fit-for-purpose Preventative Maintenance Management and Monitoring Systems.
Able to work under sustained high workload and meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency with spread sheets, word processors and presentation software.
Project management skills.
Excellent knowledge of rig operations, and international industry standards governing these operations.
Rig contracts and rig contractor management.

Remuneration: Competitive day rate, paid overseas by first week of following month, net of igerian.
Income Tax. Travel days paid.
Application Closing Date
18th April, 2013
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online