Description
My client in Nigeria is an Operator heavily recruiting in Completions and Drilling. They are currently seeking a Principal Drilling Engineer with Semi-Submersible and/or Jack-up experience. At least, one of them is needed.The contract is a 12 months rolling one on a 4x4 (28x28) rotation. Based on outstanding performance, contract maybe considered for renewal. Lagos Based.
The Principal Drilling Engineer (Jack-up) will 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),
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.
Expenses:
- Expenses covered by per diem per day
- Travel days paid for
- Net of Nigerian Income tax
Please ONLY apply to this role if you match the requirements. For other roles in Completions, Drilling, Mechanical and Subsea, please call me on
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