Principal Drilling Engineer at JAM Recruitment

We are current representing a leading operator who is seeking a Principal Drilling Engineer to join their team in Nigeria.

The Principal Drilling Engineer on a 12 months renewable contract who will 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, and will be operationally responsible for:

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

Experience:
>Minimum of 15 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 in a similar position.
>Extensive experience working on Semi-Submersibles, knowledge of onshore and jack-up
operations would be beneficial.
>Previous Nigerian / West African experience is advantageous.

Education/Qualifications:
>Technical / engineering qualification required.
>IWCF subsea well control at supervisory level or equivalent.

Other Requirements:
>Exemplary HSE leadership with a drive for continuous performance improvement.
>Completion and testing experience
>Competency with drilling engineering software
>Project management skills
>Good organisation and project management skills, ensuring efficient application of
the company's well delivery and commercial processes.
>Contracts and contractor management.

Package:
Competitive day rate, paid overseas by first week of following month, net of Nigerian Income Tax. Travel days paid.