Principal Drilling Engineer(Semi Submersible) at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Description of the Work:

• 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 t700ft, offshore Nigeria.
• Operations involve the following special challenges:
• 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 involving semi’s, knowledge of onshore and jack-up 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.

Other 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 twork 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.

Remuneration:

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

Contract Duration:

• 12 months, renewable based on performance.

Project Duration:

1 year. Upon completion, reassignment tother projects is a possibility