Career Openings at KCA Deutag Group

KCA Deutag Group – With over 130 years of experience, KCA Deutag is one of the world’s leading drilling and engineering contractors working onshore and offshore with a focus on safety, quality and operational performance.

We operate  approximately 110 drilling rigs in 20 countries, either directly or through our affiliates, employing people in Africa, Europe, Russia, the Middle East, the Caspian Sea and Canada.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Supervisor

Location: Nigeria
Reports To: Drilling Project Manager (DPM)

Purpose of Job

• The Senior Mechanical Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance of all equipment as well as the associated upkeep of the records and repair history and compliance with company policies
• They are responsible for the health and safety of all persons under their authority.

Area(s) of Responsibility

• All equipment and systems on the rig.
• Rig structure and integrity
• Compliance with Class and Company requirements for repairs and upkeep or at associated records.

Supervises:

• All Rig based maintenance teams.

Key Tasks

• Maintain a preventative maintenance programme in accordance with Company policy
• Ensure that all Third Party personnel including Service Engineers comply with Company and installation Safety Procedures
• Monitor any rig equipment supplied by other contractors or sub-contractors to ensure that it is suitable for use with in the areas desired
• Ensure that all equipment, including tools and instruments under his control complies with statutory requirements, and that it is maintained at all times in a safe condition or assure that it otherwise is completely withdrawn from service, including tools and instruments in their care
• Operations and maintenance of main power systems all auxiliary and associated control systems on the unit
• The detection of machinery malfunction, location of faults to prevent or minimize damage
• Operation and maintenance of systems for fire prevention, detection and execution
• The maintenance of survival craft and launching appliances Ensure compliance with all statutory pollution prevention procedures
• Plan maintenance and repair tasks so as to minimize the effect on the drilling operation
• To ensure that operational management is made aware of any maintenance schedules that are deferred, the reasons why end the potential consequences
• Supervise the order, cleanliness and housekeeping at all relevant work sites and around all rig equipment
• To provide marked up updates or modify any drawings, sketches or information on existing and replacement equipment as required
• Report any misuse of equipment to the Drilling Project Manager
• Ensure that an adequate supply of spare pants is maintained on the Installation and is stored in environmentally sound conditions
• Check materials offloaded and complete manifests and requisitions for electrical equipment
• Carry out and record the maintenance tasks specified by the computerised maintenance
• Ensure that all the Company’s reporting system data sheets are completed e.g. Maintenance tasks and Corrective Work Orders
• Ensure that the maintenance section in the Enhanced Drilling Reporting System is updated on a daily basis
• Recommend and when required adhere to the modifications to equipment process or systems to enhance safety, improve rig performance or comply with statutory notices
• To ensure representatives of certifying authorities on inspections of the installation are accompanied as required.

Primary Responsibilities
Safety:

• Safety is a line responsibility. Each individual member of the company should be aware of his responsibility to ensure safe working in his respective area
• Apply Company safety regulations.
• Report to his line supervisor all the potential hazards and abnormal situations
• Obtain the necessary safety clearance for the nature / type of work to be carried out, advance, in consultation with the HSE Adviser and in accordance with safety procedures (i.e. Work Permit).
• Explain to the persons concerned the visible and hidden hazards involved in the jobs. (Job Safety Analysis /Prejob meeting).
• Instruct his personnel before commencing the work to the safety precautions and measures to be observed at work (toolbox meetings).
• Investigate and report near misses and correct them immediately
• Promptly report to line management, any violation of safety regulations by the personnel, even if this violation has not resulted in an accident.

Financial:

• To be conversant with the rig maintenance budget and demonstrate an awareness of working to this.

Systems and Processes:

• Comply with the Permit to Work systems in operation on the rig and Base.

People:

• Ensure that all employees under his authority have sufficient information and knowledge to carry out his job without endangering any persons, plant or equipment and are adequately trained and experienced for a particular task before they are instructed to carry it out
• Ensure that health and safety at work and accident prevention are continuously brought to the attention of all employees under their authority by means of job supervision, Instruction and training
• Participate in the performance evaluation of the personnel under his authority
• Carry out competence assessment in respect of departmental staff

Quality:

• Ensure compliance to all relevant Group management systems and where applicable client procedures.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

• Recognised Degree from the German chamber of trading and commerce in industrial mechanic or equivalent Trade qualification papers.

Minimum Experience:

• 5+ years proven experience working as a Senior Mechanical Supervisor in the drilling industry or in a drilling equipment related maintenance Environment.

Knowledge in:

• MS Office
• SAP
• KOMS (Kompass Operational Management System)
• CATS (Case Action Tracking System)
• EDRS (Enhanced Drilling Reporting System)
• Computerised Preventive Planned Maintenance
• Permit to work
• Hazardous areas awareness
• Maintenance Hydraulic and pneumatic on Bentec and NOV Equipment
• Top Drive Varco TDS 4H / S, TDS 11SA, IDS1 and Tesco
• Reading of DIN and ANS drawings
• Welding and construction knowledge
• Risk assessment
• Crane maintenance on Liebherr Cranes
• Maintenance on vehicle (Toyota, Mitsubishi and Ford).
• TRIC, SET, etc.
• Cat Engine C3512B and D399 servicing
• Cat ET and SIS experience
• First aid
• Fire fighting.

Extra:

• Bentec equipment experience would be advantageous

Required Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to safe working practices, policies and legislation
• Enthusiastic, self-motivator
• Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills in English
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Willing to travel
• Be flexible to work outside the normal hours if the situation requires that.

Job Title: Assistant Drilling Project Manager (ADPM)

Location: Nigeria
Reports To: Drilling Project Manager (DPM)

Purpose of Job

• The Assistant Drilling Project Manager is assisting the Drilling Project Manager with the responsibility for the safe, economic and efficient operation of the rig and camp Iin accordance with KCA Deutag (Company) Business Managements Systems (EMS), Clients’ standards and Country laws
• The Assistant Drilling Manager will take over the responsibility and duties, whenever the Drilling Project Manager is not available.

Area(s) of Responsibility

• To demonstrate and promote safety leadership
• To plan and manage the activities of the drilling crews such that drilling operations are conducted:
  • Safely, efficiently and effectively
  • In accordance with KCA Deutag and Operator’s policies and to the highest standards of international good oilfield practice
  • In conformance with applicable legislation and standards
  • To work with the Operator’s representatives and those of other contractors on site to optimize the use of resources, achieve cohesion of the inputs to drilling operations and to create a spirit of cross-company team work
  • To apply his experience directly in the event of non-routine activities on the rig and to assume control and manage the crews and resources in the event of an incipient or actual emergency or incident
  • To advise the Drilling Project Manager and Operator’s representative of all issues which could merit their attention
  • To maintain and enhance as appropriate, the rig and associated equipment to retain its asset value and marketability, and to continuously develop improvements to rig site practices so as to enhance safety and performance

Supervises:

• The drilling project and personal on behalf of Company.

Key Tasks

• Personally responsible for own safety and conducting one’s self to the standards of Company Policies and Procedures
• Take personal responsibility for, and demonstrate leadership in HSE
• Plays leading role in safety meetings and the safety program
• Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to direct reports and manage their efforts so as to maximize their contribution to operational effectiveness and performance
• Direct enactment of the Operator’s drilling programs and manage Company resources being applied to the drilling activities at site so as to achieve safe, efficient and effective operations
• Ensure that the rig is operated in accordance within the design parameters and in conformance with Companies BMS.
• Be present at the rig floor or relevant area of the rig to direct all critical activities
• Take responsibility for planned maintenance, certification, record-keeping and reporting
• Assist the DPM to ensure all equipment on site (including sub-contractors and Clients equipment) is suitable for use and in safe condition
• Assist the DPM to maintain all required record and documentation at rig site in an organized manner and produce accurate and timely reports on all aspects of rig operations and personnel matters
• Assist the DPM to develop rig move plans and manage rig moves, taking personal responsibility for safely rigging-down & rigging-up of the drilling rig, camp and associated equipment
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement in operations and demonstrate results in this regard
• Work with the Operator’s site personnel and other site contractors to develop improved practices which will positively impact on drilling Performance
• Ensure that drilling operations are conducted in accordance with policies and practices of Company, the Operator and relevant national authorities
• Liaise with Operator’s other contractors who are involved in operations so as to achieve cohesion in concurrent / simultaneous operations and cross-company teamwork & effectiveness
• Take responsibility for all HR matters at rig site, including training and development of expatriate and national staff in the rig crews particularly with regard to on the job training
• Maintain the validity of personal certification and training together with that for the rig crews
• Assist the DPM with preparation of incident report are filled out in detail and in a timely manner in the event of an incident, illness, near miss, equipment damage or environmental spill
• Ensure understanding of, and compliance with, Company permit to work system
• Assist the DPM with completion of all daily / monthly approval
• Ensure compliance with all statutory pollution prevention procedures
• Assist the DPM when planning maintenance and repair tasks so as to minimize the effect on the drilling operation
• Supervise the order, cleanliness and housekeeping at all relevant work sites and around all rig equipment
• Assist the DPM with adequate supply of spare parts which, are maintained on the installation and stored in environmentally sound conditions
• Ensure that all sections of the Enhanced Drilling Reporting System (EDRS) are updated on a dally basis
• To ensure representatives of certifying authorities on Inspections of the Installation are accompanied as required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safety is a line of responsibility. Each individual member of the company should be aware of his responsibility to ensure safe working in his respective area.
• Apply Company safety regulations at all times
• Report to the Line Supervisor all the potential hazards and abnormal situations
• Obtain the necessary safety clearance for the nature / type of work to be carried out, in advance, in consultation with the HSE Adviser and in accordance with safety procedures (i.e. Work Permit).
• Explain to the persons concerned the visible and hidden hazards Involved in the jobs. (Job Safety Analysis / Prejob meeting).
• Instruct personnel before commencing the work to the safety precautions and measures to be observed at work (tool box meetings).
• Investigate and report near misses and correct them immediately
• Promptly report to line management, any violation of safety regulations by the personnel, even if this violation has not resulted man accident.

Financial:

• To have a good understanding of budgets and demonstrate an awareness to stay in the budget.

Systems and Processes:

• Comply with the Permit to Work systems in operation on the rig and Base
• Consult KOMS before the execution of each job to assure the latest standard is in place
• Assure that all rig specific work instructions are available on site
• Assure rig move plans and equipment load lists are available before starting of a rig move
• Assure the EDRS is correct and up to date.

People:

• Ensure that all subordinates have sufficient information and knowledge to carry out their job without endangering any persons, plant or equipment and are adequately trained and experienced for a particular task before they are instructed to carry it out.
• Ensure that health and safety at work and accident prevention are continuously brought to the attention of all employees under his authority by means of job supervision, Instruction and training
• Assure that all subordinates under his command are appraised yearly on a fair basis
• Assure that all subordinates are trained to but not limited to companies’ minimum training standard.

Quality:

• Ensure compliance to all relevant Group management systems and where applicable client procedures

Requirements
Minimum Experience:

• 2 years proven experience working in a similar position in the drilling industry. international experience is an advantage.

Additional Qualifications:

• It is needed that the Assistant Drilling Project Manager is able to support and troubleshoot on all Bentec Control systems as Mud pumps, SCR, Top Drives and Draw-works.
• The DPM must have a minimum working experience of 3-5 years working with Bentec control system.

Required Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to safe working practices, policies and legislation
• Enthusiastic, self-molivator
• Good Interpersonal, organisational and communication skills in good English
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Willing to travel and work in other countries on Companies requests.
• Be flexible to work outside the normal hours if the situation requires that
• Willing to join Companies training program (i.e. Drilling Course 1 & 2).

Job Title: Senior Electrical Supervisor

Location: Nigeria
Reports To: Drilling Project Manager (DPM)

Purpose of Job

• The Senior Mechanical Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance of all equipment as well as the associated upkeep of the records and repair history and compliance with company policies
• They are responsible for the health and safety of all persons under their authority.

Area(s) of Responsibility:

• All equipment and systems on the rig.
• Rig structure and integrity
• Compliance with Class and Company requirements for repairs and upkeep or at associated records.

Supervises:

• All Rig based maintenance teams.

Key Task

• Executes preventative maintenance programme in accordance with Companies policy. Ensure that all Third Party personnel including Service Engineers comply with Companies installation Safety Procedures
• Monitor any rig equipment supplied by other contractors or sub-contractors to ensure that it is suitable for use within the areas desired, Ensure that all equipment, including tools and instruments, under his control complies with statutory requirements,and that it is maintained at all times in a safe condition, or assure that it otherwise is completely withdrawn from service, including tools and instruments in their care
• Operations and maintenance of main power systems and all auxiliary and associated control systems on the unit
• The detection of machinery malfunction, location of faults to prevent or minimize damage
• Operation and maintenance of systems for fire prevention, detection and extinction
• The maintenance of survival craft and launching appliances
• Ensure compliance with all statutory pollution prevention procedures
• Plan maintenance and repair tasks so as to minimize the effect on the drilling operation
• To ensure that operational management is made aware of any maintenance schedules that are deferred, the reasons why and the potential consequences
• Supervise the order, cleanliness and housekeeping at all relevant work sites and around all rig equipment
• To provide marked up updates or modify any drawings, sketches or Information on existing and replacement equipment as required
• Report any misuse of equipment to the Drilling Project Manager
• Ensure that an adequate supply of spare parts are maintained on the installation and ls stored in environmentally sound conditions
• Check materials offloaded and complete manifests and requisitions for electrical equipment
• Carry out and record the maintenance tasks specified by the computerized maintenance system
• Ensure that all the Company’s reporting system data sheets are completed e.g. Maintenance tasks and Corrective Work Orders
• Ensure that the maintenance section in the Enhanced Drilling Reporting System is updated one daily basis
• Recommend and when required adhere to the modifications to equipment process or systems to enhance safety, improve on rig performance or comply with statutory notices
• To ensure representatives of certifying authorities on inspections of the installation are accompanied as required.

Primary Responsibilities
Safety:

• Safety is a line responsibility. Each individual member of the company should be aware of his responsibility to ensure safe working in his respective area
• Apply Company safety regulations.
• Report to his line supervisor all the potential hazards and abnormal situations
• Obtain the necessary safety clearance for the nature / type of work to be carried out, advance, in consultation with the HSE Adviser and in accordance with safety procedures (i.e. Work Permit).
• Explain to the persons concerned the visible and hidden hazards involved in the jobs. (Job Safety Analysis /Prejob meeting).
• Instruct his personnel before commencing the work to the safety precautions and measures to be observed at work (toolbox meetings).
• Investigate and report near misses and correct them immediately
• Promptly report to line management, any violation of safety regulations by the personnel, even if this violation has not resulted in an accident.

Financial:

• To be conversant with the rig maintenance budget and demonstrate an awareness of working to this.

Systems and Processes:

• Comply with the Permit to Work systems in operation on the rig and Base.

People:

• Ensure that all employees under his authority have sufficient information and knowledge to carry out his job without endangering any persons, plant or equipment and are adequately trained and experienced for a particular task before they are instructed to carry it out
• Ensure that health and safety at work and accident prevention are continuously brought to the attention of all employees under their authority by means of job supervision, Instruction and training
• Participate in the performance evaluation of the personnel under his authority
• Carry out competence assessment in respect of departmental staff

Quality:

• Ensure compliance to all relevant Group management systems and where applicable client procedures.

Requirements
Minimum Experience:

• 5+ years proven experience working as a Senior Electrical Supervisor in the drilling industry or in a drilling equipment related maintenance Environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recognised Degree from the German chamber of trading and commerce in Energy Electronics or equivalent Trade qualification papers.

Knowledge in:

• MS Office
• SAP
• KOMS (Kompass Operational Management System)
• CATS (Case Action Tracking System)
• EDRS (Enhanced Drilling Reporting System)
• Computerized Preventive Planned Maintenance
• Permit to work
• Electrical hazardous areas certificate
• SCR with drawings in DIN and ANS (most SCR system are manufactured by Bentec)
• PLC Programs and programming IEC codes (AEG, AKF, Concept. Win CC, Siemens S7, etc.)
• Top Drive experience with Varco TDS4H/S, TDS11SA, IDS1 and Tesco HSS00
• ABE VFD like ACS 800
• Knowledge in instrumentation like Totoo six / eight pen recorder, Barrel-O-grapti, etc.
• Reading of hydraulic and pneumatic DIN drawings
• Risk assessment
• Crane maintenance on Liebherr Crane
• TRIC, SET, etc.
• Safe 2 Lead
• First Aid
• Fire fighting.

Extra:

• Bentec equipment experience would be advantageous.

Required Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to safe working practices, policies and legislation
• Enthusiastic, self-motivator
• Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills in English
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Willing to travel
• Be flexible to work outside the normal hours if the situation requires that.

Job Title: High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) Engineer

Location: Nigeria
Reports To: Maintenance Superintendent

Purpose of Job

• The High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) engineer is responsible for the provision of discipline engineering staff, resources and technology in a manner, which promotes excellence of performance for both the individuals concerned and the Company.
• Maintain Technical Assurance of the discipline output in all areas of the Company’s activities worldwide

Area(s) of Responsibility

• All equipment and systems on the rig.
• Rig structure and integrity.
• Compliance with Class and Company requirements for repairs and upkeep or all associated records.

Supervises:

• Maintenance personal on Drilling Rigs

Key Tasks

• Manage the operations assigned to them and ensure that they meet contractual quality and performance criteria.
• Supervise those to whom they delegate responsibility, and to ensure the effective operational supporting services under their control or provided by departments within the Company.
• Ensure that all well programmes are executed properly, efficiently, safety and in accordance with Company, Client and relevant Country regulations and guidelines.
• Liaise at all times with their Operations Managers on all key issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Conduct technical appraisals of drilling and workover programmes, ensuring that any improvements, concerns or remedial actions required, are brought to the attention of the client
• Provide advice and guidance to their Toot pushers.
• Ensure that critical performance evaluations of specialist sub-contractor a are conducted and findings reported to the Operations Manager and client.
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of all problem events including accidents/incidents.
• Take an active role in pre-spud and end-of-well meetings, (if applicable) ensuring that complete reporting is undertaken and mat all teaming points are brought to the attention of the Operations Manager and the client.
• Ensure the Rig is maintained in accordance with Company and Industry standards and that all mandatory and other Operating Certificates are maintained up to date.
• Advice management on matters affecting the interpretation of the contracts affecting Rigs under their control and to deal with day-to-day contractual matters as directed.
• Review tire performance evaluation of the personnel on the rig in terms of contracted requirements.
• Liaise and support the Toot pusher in terms of human resource utilisation and development Initiate investigations and remedial actions on equipment, structural or system failures affecting the Rigs under his authority.
• Ensure the timely requisition of all materials, equipment and services to the correct specification for the execution of well operations.
• Ensure control and effective tracking of Company moveable assets assigned to the Rig(s).

Primary Responsibilities
Safety:

• Demonstration of safe approach is design and working practices, following the objectives of RDS Health, Safety and Environmental Plans.
• Encouragement of attention to safety in personnel under the Chief Mechanical Engineer’s control

Financial:

• Awareness and understanding of the business drivers within the KCA DEUTAG / Client relationship and how these can be influenced by innovative designs and fit-for-purpose solutions

Business Development:

• Use of opportunities at meetings with Clients, Vendors etc. to learn of additional work which KCA DEUTAG could undertake, and to promote KCADEUTAG’s capabilities.
• Communication with Operations and Maintenance personnel to determine any opportunities where KCA DEUTAG could provide an engineering solution to existing problems or for improving the existing practice.

Systems and Processes:

• Provision of information as required by KCA DEUTAG systems.

People:

• Management of Mechanical discipline personnel.
• Training and development of Graduate Engineers for the Mechanical discipline. Annual appraisal Mechanical discipline staff,

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience (10 years) in Mechanical Engineering role with an Oilfield Operator

Job Specific Skills:

• Simple Pressure Vessel Regulations 2016 arid PSSR
• Reading of DIN and ANS drawings
• Welding and fitting according to ASME BPVC
• MS Office
• SAP
• KOMS (Kompass Operational Management System)
• CATS (Case Action Tracking System)
• EDRS (Enhanced Drilling Reporting System)
• Computerised Preventive Planned Maintenance
• Permit to work
• Hazardous areas awareness
• Maintenance Hp systems on Bentec and NOV Equipment
• Simple Pressure Vessel Regulations 2016 and PSSR
• Reading of DIN and ANS drawings
• Welding and fitting according to ASME BPVC
• Risk assessment
• First aid
• Fire fighting

Required Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to safe working practices, policies and legislation.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivator
• Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills in good English
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Willing to travel.
• Be flexible to work outside the normal hours

Generic Skills:

• Must speak and write fluent English

Deadline: 9th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to be accompanied with all credentials and CV to: Nigeria.hhr@kcadeutag.com using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.