Hobark International is currently looking for qualified candidate to fill the position of:
JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL DRILLING ENGINEER (JACK-UP RIGS)
REQ I D: Req-0512
RATE: Competitive day rate
PRIMARY SKILLS

  • Drilling Engineer, Engineering, IWCF, Oil & Gas, BSc

DESCRIPTION
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 water-depths between 19ft and 200ft, offshore Nigeria (OML-123).
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 (G&G) departments

Lagos based, 28 / 28 rotation.
EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 15 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 in a similar position.
  • Extensive experience involving jack-up operations, knowledge of semi’s and onshore operations would be beneficial.
  • Previous Nigerian / West African experience is advantageous.

EDUCATION:

  • Technical / engineering qualification required.
  • IWCF sub sea well control at supervisory level or equivalent.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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


Mode of Application
Interested and Qualified candidates should
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Application Deadline: 30th September, 2013