Drilling Engineer / Specialist III at Nautilus Nigeria Engineering and Construction Limited

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Provide the engineering planning, design, surveillance, and follow-up required for the safe and efficient drilling and completing of drilling programs.
• Ensure well objectives are met while assuring the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental protection are applied.
• Provide technical expertise on drilling engineering to the Operations and Development teams.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to all Level 1 and 2 tasks, a Level 3 will:

• Prepare Drilling Basis of Design documentation including Casing Design, Torque / Drag, Hydraulics
• Develop functional specifications and scopes of work for equipment and services
• Make continuous effort to improve regional well construction performance

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. degree in engineering or related technical field
• Experience with well planning and execution
• Experience with international assignments required
• Experience in deep water drilling operations if filling a deep water drilling engineering position
• Able to effectively organize and communicate thoughts
• Experience with well design software as well as Microsoft applications
• Read, write and speak fluent English
• Industry experience with well planning and execution

Specific Requirements

• Legacy MPN offshore and regional well construction experience preferred
• Extensive experience with jack up rig operations
• Currently working actively as a senior drilling / wells engineer