Senior Subsea Specialist (Expatriate) at Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited (PPNL)

Service Dimensions
1.) HSE Commitment:

At all times, the Service holder will:

• Lead HSE commitment to Company Policy and Standards
• Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant Statutory and Company HSE standards
• Actively lead Company safety awareness and initiative schemes.

2.) Ethics And Compliance:
In undertaking this role, the Service holder will:

Role specific:

• Ensure contractors respect Company E&P referential standards
• Control and manage communication, in particular in case of high risk and emergency situations
• Ensure Company regulations and best industry practice is followed to ensure safe and cost effective operations.

General:

• Adapt to changes in work practices and Service activities
• Act in the best interest of the affiliate at all times
• Seek out learning opportunities and transfer new skills and knowledge to the Service
• Adhere to the values and principles of the Company Code of Conduct at all time.

3.) Activities:

• Generate Drilling & Completion Service programs & ensure full compliance to company rules before implementation.
• Provide specialized technical Support to Deepwater DCSIs & Supervisor(s) as required
• Preparation, planning, optimisation, execution and follow up of the subsea operations
• Optimize operations and rig equipment in relation with engineering, geology, contractors and reservoir entities
• Ensure management of change document is prepared by DCD teams & approved before implementation
• Liaise with other entities for studies, engineering input and details required for preparation of well program, plans and contingencies.
• Ensure the respect of safety rules and frames of reference and ensure the reliability of technical information
• Ensure the suitability to operational requirements of personnel, equipment and services.
• Enhance Subsea equipment design and operational procedures to optimize safety and efficiency
• Follow up of proposed CONTRACTOR project maintenance schedule, optimization of equipment maintenance requirements to enable delivery of “fit for purpose” equipment.
• Provides Onne technical team support; review and delivery of periodic maintenance procedures for scheduled and preventative maintenance activities.

Context And Environment

• Deepwater environment with high cost exposure - 1.4MUSD/day rig rate,
• Transverse activities across all the disciplines within DCD (Drilling; Fluids; Wells & Intervention, GSR).

Accountabilities:

• Guarantee the accomplishment of the drilling and/or completion and/or work-over operations, in compliance with codes of practice, safety and environmental protection, all while optimizing costs and lead times
• Contribute to the return on Exploration & Production investments, through a continual search for the improving equipment, services and operational procedures
• Perform drilling and completion Service program review and ensure best practices are utilized
• Support interventions on subsea assets including all documentation/programs involving XT, Tubing Hangers completions and ROV intervention Services with all the associated running tools.
• Coordinate necessary meetings between services companies and rig contractor
• Ensure all operations are carried out in accordance with programs, HSE requirements and Company rules.
• Perform complex technical studies and troubleshooting problems for operations.
• Follow up rig operations including regular rig visits; monthly HSE meetings at the rig site and CWOP meetings.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• Initial formal Education: Bachelor's of Engineering / Tech or diplomas
• Professional Experience (number of years): Minimum 8 years Rig Experience/Operator
• Good communications skills are a bonus.