Jobs at WTS Energy

Responsibilities for Reservoir Engineer

• Recommending collection of additional specialized reservoir data, fluid sample analysis, pressure data and other information necessary to evaluate reservoirs.
• Advising on operational activities from a reservoir engineering standpoint.
• Building and/or updating simulation models and use these to generate forecasts.
• Performs a full corporate rotation through each discipline of Drilling, Completions, Reservoir and Productions, receiving hands-on engineering experience requiring the application of standardized, documented methods and techniques
• Applies knowledge at a basic level relying heavily on senior staff and mentor for troubleshooting and technical expertise.
• Demonstrates a fundamental awareness and utilization of application of engineering design, engineering calculations, resource management, project management and EHS compliance.
• Develops a fundamental awareness of formation characterization, well stimulation, geology & geomechanics, nodal analysis, well logging/evaluation/testing, production analysis, drilling practices, and reservoir engineering.
• Interacts with and influence other disciplines including Field Operations, Geoscience, Land, EHS, and Regulatory.
• Performs reservoir engineering studies and economic evaluations to quantify drilling potential within new and existing assets.
• Builds reservoir simulation models when appropriate to validate/improve predictions and quantify uncertainty

Qualifications for Reservoir Engineer

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree, masters will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
• Possesses good hands–on technical knowledge and experience of relevant Reservoir Engineering software (preferably Petrel RE, Eclipse, PVTSim, Saphir, Emeraude, IPM) and workflows (PVT, SCAL, reserves, decline analyses, nodal analysis, production log analysis, production optimization, forecasting and integrated modelling)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to challenge others in a constructive manner and negotiates with peers, partners, and 3rd parties to influence decisions or ways of working.
• Must be a self-motivated individual and possesses ability to work under pressure without sacrificing quality.
• Good problem-solving skills (combining learned procedures and related experience) and the ability to handle large amounts of complex information in a detailed and coordinated manner and to identify critical issues and workflows.
• Committed to the highest principles of ethics, quality of work with a strong commitment to Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) objectives

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JOB PURPOSE

Is responsible for supervision and inspection of the civil works within the Project. Shall ensure that project activities comply with COMPANY rules & project procedures.

ACTIVITIES CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

• Project is a pre-FID (Final Investment Decision) Engineering, Procurement, Construction, installation and commissioning of Wellpad to centre by 11km pipeline, HV power, and Fibre optics cable.
• The project is situated in Port-Harcourt in Nigeria (onshore)

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Keep, monitor and follow up as necessary and maintain complete record(s) concerning the execution of the works.
• Inspect the work done by the contractor(s) to ascertain that work is executed in accordance with the Contract Documents and accepted practise
• Inspect the on-site and off-site materials to be used in the project and organise field and laboratory tests, conducted by others, on construction materials to ascertain their compliance with the specifications and determine it acceptability for use on the project.
• Identify potential safety concerns and inform the contractor (s).
• Implement the site supervision quality procedures, and review submission requirements of the project, along with the contractor.
• Ensure that all statutory authority / permits / design approvals are available on site for construction.
• Review the corrective actions proposed by the contractor, respond / follow ups and close out procedure
• Carry out the final inspection for certification of final completion and handing over of the works.
• Supervise route issues including Hand Hole clean up, sign placement, and weed control.
• Determine the actions required to manage each work instruction
• Ensure that the execution of any work shall not block and subsequently unsettle the existing overland water flow or the existing system of drains.
• Inspection of the trench and ensure the readiness of the trench prior to backfilling.
• Supervise the concrete mixing process and Manhole casting.
• Inspect ‘no go’ zones around hazardous areas and implement safe work distances.
• Inspect and verify the soil classification/s eg Examining a pilot hole’s dug by the Contractors
• Note changes in plans of gradient and/or direction
• Inspection of the trenching, trench width, location of the marking tape and marker post allocations
• Insure proper excavation and preparation of the trench
• Proper verification of the required trenching Near Kerbs, Guttering, Paving and Driveway Crossing
• Support and enforce the COMPANY HSEQ charters, objectives, directives.
• Review contents of CONTRACTOR Quality Control and Inspection procedures including ITP(s)
• Attend CONTRACTOR qualification tests (compression tests etc.)
• Supervise COMPANY Hold/ Monitor/Witness /Review inspection activities
• Monitor the External audit findings & remarks, and any other reported Quality problems, through periodic meetings with Contractors.
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by hierarchy and project management.

HSE OBJECTIVES

• Familiarize self with TEPNG emergency procedures, carry out assigned responsibilities safely and report any incident, unsafe act or operation.
• Ensure all personnel under his/her supervision are well trained and aware of their HSE responsibilities with continuous monitoring.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Professional Experience in similar position (number of years): 5
• Experience within Oil & Gas project: (number of years): 5
• Good knowledge in construction codes and international standards used in O&G industry
• Must have integrity, be flexible and proactive
• Must demonstrate ability to act independently as part of a team
• Good communication skills. Good team player, able to communicate effectively with colleague
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications

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The role and function of a Drilling Engineer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

• Establishing and administering drilling and service contracts;
• Preparing well data sheets;
• Designing and selecting well-head equipment;
• Designing directional well paths (horizontally or multi-laterally, as appropriate);
• Contributing to conceptual field development design;
• Working with multidisciplinary professionals to evaluate the commercial viability of the well and monitor progress during drilling;
• Coordinating and supervising the work of the field drilling team;
• Undertaking engineering design and the planning of wells (including development work);
• Obtaining relevant data, carrying out engineering analysis on site and recommending necessary actions and writing up reports;
• Monitoring the daily progress of well operations;
• Drawing up drilling programmes, taking account of desired production flow rates;
• Adhering to environmental protection standards, in some cases through direct discussion with local governments to ensure compliance with legislative requirements;
• Monitoring safety and ensuring the good maintenance of the well;
• Returning the site to its natural environmental setting
• Keeping track of current daily costs, comparing actual costs with expenditure proposals and recommending cost-effective changes;
• Liaising with and coordinating the work of specialist well site contractors and suppliers, such as cement companies or suppliers of drilling fluids;

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, masters will be an advantage.
• At least 7 years relevant experience in onshore drilling Engineering
• Possesses good hands–on technical knowledge and experience of relevant drilling engineering software
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to challenge others in a constructive manner and negotiate with peers, partners and 3rd parties to influence decisions or ways of working
• Must be a self-motivated individual and possess ability to work under pressure without sacrificing quality
• Good problem-solving skills (combining learned procedures and related experience) and the ability to handle large amounts of complex information in a detailed and coordinated manner and to identify critical issues and workflows
• Committed to the highest principles of ethics, quality of work with a strong commitment to Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) objectives