Principal Drilling Engineer at Hobark International

Hobark International is currently looking for qualified candidate to fill the position of:
JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL DRILLING ENGINEER (JACK-UP RIGS)
REQ I D: Req-0512
RATE: Competitive day rate
PRIMARY SKILLS

• Drilling Engineer, Engineering, IWCF, Oil & Gas, BSc

DESCRIPTION
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 between 19ft and 200ft, offshore Nigeria (OML-123).
Operations involve the following special challenges:

• High angle / extended reach drilling,
• Casing cementations (long cement columns),
• Drilling depleted reservoirs,
• Use of splitter wellhead technology,
• Potential for deep leg penetrations (>150ft),
• Third party staff, service and equipment quality,
• Complex supply chain and logistics.
• Interaction with other (G&G) departments

Lagos based, 28 / 28 rotation.
EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 in a similar position.
• Extensive experience involving jack-up operations, knowledge of semi’s and onshore 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.

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 to work 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

Mode of Application
Interested and Qualified candidates should
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Application Deadline: 30th September, 2013