Jobs at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

 Job Description:

• Engage in preparation of well engineering design and operational plans for drilling of wells, including well planning, casing design, material and equipment selection, log evaluation, quality assurance and post-job evaluation.
• Define rig selection criteria and requirements.
• Manage the Well Delivery Process (WDP) and the Project Maturation Process (PMP) and ensures compliance with the processes.
• Ensure all engineering activities are in line with HSE policies and procedures.
• Provide technical input to the well construction, completions, well intervention and abandonment phases.

Requirements:

• BSc degree in Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 7-10 years well engineering experience.
• Experience leading and managing a well engineering team.
• Well Control certification is an added advantage.
• relevant extensive work experience in well construction, completions, intervention and optimization.
• Have a competency in drill bits/mills, BHA design, engineering simulations, field operations, and preparation of work programs.
• Have competency working in at least two relevant applications: conventional rotary drilling, horizontal and/or multilateral wells, pad drilling, unconventional, coiled tubing drilling, underbalance or managed pressure drilling.
• Must be able to Integrate sub-surface objectives into well designs and program.
• Experience managing an IOC or NOC’s Drilling team in the Niger Delta
• Onshore and offshore experience with a track record of delivery in a drilling engineering leadership role.
• In depth experience with drilling operations (including stuck pipe avoidance, total losses etc.,), workovers and interventions, both from an office and a rig site perspective.

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Job Description:

• Develop and implement detailed operational plans and schedules, ensuring alignment with JV objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Coordinate with Drilling, Completions, and Production teams to ensure integrated planning.
• Collaborate with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of resources for production activities.
• Monitor and analyze operational performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to optimize efficiency and productivity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• Advanced degree (Master’s) in an added advantage.
• Possession of relevant professional certification, e.g., PMP is an advantage.
• Possess minimum 10 (ten) years active experience in Operations Planning within an oil-producing asset.
• Experience in the Niger Delta/Rivers region is essential.
• Proven track record of leading and managing complex operational projects with an oil- producing asset.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results timely.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic work environment.
• Knowledge of operational planning principles, project management methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Experience in working in both onshore and offshore environments.

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Job Description:

• Lead the undertaking of Drilling activities for well planning and well designs
• Planning and execution of exploration, appraisal, and development drilling activity.
• Conduct detailed Well engineering studies and plan Well operations
• Ensure accurate AFE costs are prepared and managed for each project
• Ensure the most cost-effective techniques and equipment are utilized to improve well constructing.
• Promote competitive advantage through developing cost-effective drilling programmes to implement Company’s exploration, appraisal and development Well campaign.

Requirements:

• B.Eng. in an Engineering Discipline (master’s in petroleum engineering or Well Engineering desirable.)
• Possess minimum 15 (fifteen) years active experience in drilling operations with minimum 10 (ten) years in senior supervisory well Construction / Drilling position in a high project load environment with intense activity periods.
• Experience in the Niger Delta & Rivers region is essential.
• Previous experience and demonstrated proficiency in a similar Well engineering role in a large Operating company or oilfield services company especially with deviated and horizontal wells in Land, swamp and offshore drilling operations.
• Valid IWCF Well control certificate (Supervisor Level as a minimum).
• Hybrid experience across OFSE and E&P is preferred and an added advantage.
• Proficiency with Industry recognized Well Engineering/Well Construction software.
• A good understanding of the entire value chain of the Well construction domain: Strong understanding of QHSSE, Well Planning, Rig and Rig operations, Drilling Fluids/Chemicals, Waste and Solids control/Managements, Bits, MWD/LWD/DD, OCTGs, Wellheads and Xmas Tree, Mud Logging, Wireline, Cementing, and Well Testing.