Current Vacancy at WTS Energy (Oil & Gas)

Job 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 up to 700ft, offshore Nigeria.

Operations involve the following special challenges:

    o High pressure / narrow margin drilling techniques,
    o High angle / extended reach drilling,
    o Subsea completions and well testing,
    o Third party staff, service and equipment quality,
    o Complex supply chain and logistics.
    o Interaction with other (G&G) departments

Requirements

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

Terms & Conditions

•     Competitive day rate
•     Annual renewable contract