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Senior Drilling Engineer

Location:

Nigeria

Job Description

Identify and organize well operations files in a project structure
Support and work with subsurface team on well engineering aspects of field development plan (FDP)
Prepare the well engineering aspects of well proposals and assess re-entry feasibility for existing wells
Develop and maintain/ensure technical integrity of the drilling and completions programs
Coordinate well planning and execution operations
Prepare and maintain the wells basis of design for all operations (drilling, completion and well test)
Organize peer reviews of the wells basis of design/programs (drilling, completions and testing)
Confirm well programs for exploration wells have technical integrity, and are prepared in compliance with Company Policies and Standards.
Develop and maintain drilling program processes, and ensure check sheets, are completed.
Capture Lessons Learnt in all programs.
Provide technical input to bids for services and equipment.
Provide technical input to tender reviews as necessary.
Lead and challenge engineers to provide technical solutions to unscheduled events.
Assist operations in the management of unscheduled events.
Prepare technical input and attend Technical Committee meetings with stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
Have oversight and coordinate Wellsite operations as well as logistics, equipment, material and personnel support
Coordinate the development of Company Well Engineering Polices and Standards, Procedures and Guidelines to deliver safe and efficient operations
Maintain and close out remedial work plans following audits.

• Prepare AFEs

• Maintain medium and long-term material requirement lists for all wells.

Ensure End of Wells Reports are completed on time.
Complete cost reconciliation the end of all wells. Provide cost estimation refinements to the Cost Controller.
Develop and maintain Score Cards for services suppliers
Direct Junior Drilling Engineers

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
Minimum of 10-12 years well engineering and operational experience.
Experience as Well Site Supervisor having gained operational knowledge.
Should possess a valid supervisor level well control certificate.
In depth knowledge of horizontal, deviated drilling, mud engineering, casing design, completions design and well testing

Please note: Only one application to GCC is required in order to be considered for ALL suitable opportunities. We do encourage you to update your profile and CV on your original application in the future to ensure your records are accurate.

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