WTS Energy Recruits Principal Drilling Engineer

WTS Energy is a leading Consultant/Manpower Supply company to the international Oil, Gas and Energy industry.
WTS Energy is recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Principal Drilling Engineer (Jack-up Rigs)
Ref No: WTOA03006
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description

• Operations involve the following special challenges:
• 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).
• 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

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 in a similar position.
• Technical / engineering qualification required.
• IWCF sub sea well control at supervisory level or equivalent.
• Extensive experience involving jack-up operations, knowledge of semi’s and onshore operations would be beneficial.
• Previous Nigerian / West African experience is advantageous
• 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.

Terms and Conditions

• Lagos based, 28 / 28 rotation.
• Competitive day rate, paid overseas by first week of following month, net of Nigerian Income Tax. Travel days paid.
• 12 months, renewable based on performance.
• 3 years. Upon completion, reassignment to other projects is a possibility.

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application Deadline: 11th November, 2013