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Job description
Job title. Senior completions engineer
Location. Nigeria (rotation)
Details..
I am working closely alongside an international oil and gas exploration and production company with a strategic focus on Africa, the Middle East and the North Sea. They currently have a requirement for the position of Senior Completion Engineer for a Semi Submersible project.
I have submitted some details below for your review and consideration.
Description of the Work:
• Working in a team of drilling/completion and well test engineers to plan and support the safe and efficient delivery of development, exploration and appraisal wells in water-depths up to 700ft, offshore Nigeria.
• Operations involve the following special challenges:
o Subsea completions and well testing,
o Complex smart completions,
o Late changes to completion designs that are dependent on well results,
o Completions planning, design and development of the installation programme,
o High angle / extended reach wells,
o Third party staff, service and equipment quality,
o Complex supply chain and logistics,
o Interaction with other (G&G) departments,
o Onsite supervision of completions installation (when required),
Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, of which at least 3 in a similar position.
• Good experience with semi’s, knowledge of onshore and jack-up operations would
be beneficial.
• Previous Nigerian / West African experience is advantageous.
Education: • Technical / engineering qualification required.
Other Requirements:
• Thorough understanding of HSE, its application in completion operations and
ensuring standards are met. Capable of leading by example.
• Strong drive for continuous performance improvement.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working effectively in a
multi-cultural society.
• Good Team member.
• 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 completion 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.
• Valid well control certificate preferred.
Remuneration: • Competitive day rate, paid overseas by first week of following month, net of Nigerian Income Tax. Travel days paid.
Contract Duration: • 12 months, renewable based on performance.
Project Duration: • 1 year. Upon completion, reassignment to other projects is a possibility.
Apply today and don’t miss out on this great opportunity.
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