 OANDO Nigeria Lts is set to recruit for the position of a Senior Drilling Engineer. The Senior Drilling Engineer (SDE) function shall be a key member of the OEPL Drilling Team for preparing, planning and delivering wells in OEPL Assets. Vacancy Details Vacancy Title Senior Drilling Engineer Department Operations Date Published Apr 16, 2012 Closing Date Apr 30, 2012 Vacancy Description SPECIFIC DUTIES Assist in the location, set up and maintain OEPL operational base if applicable to include Identify and organize well operations files in a project structure Support and work with OEPL 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) 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 OEPL Well Engineering Polices and Standards, Procedures and Guidelines to deliver safe and efficient operations Maintain and close out remedial work plans following audits. EHSQ Maintain well programs in compliance with OEPL Policies and Standards. Confirm programs adequately highlight risks, and include suitable mitigation. Complete necessary exemptions in advance to leave adequate time for project, and Management review. Close out operating failure reports for unscheduled events that occur. Ensure corrective action is completed on time. Ensure Lessons Learnt register is complete and of high quality. Technical Develop and maintain OEPL 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. Challenge engineers to provide technical solutions to unscheduled events. Assist operations in the management of unscheduled events. Administration and training 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 To direct Junior Well Engineers working on OEPL projects KEY PERFOMANCE INDICATORS · Quality, comprehensiveness, timeliness and accuracy of data provided for analysis. · Levels of adherence to policies, processes and procedures. · Quality of rig operation support · Levels of understanding of the requirements and performance field studies such as field development planning, material balance, etc · Quality of technical reports prepared · Demonstration of ability to be a team player · Demonstration of supervisory and mentorship skills · Levels of participation in technical events such as training and conferences QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE B.Sc. Degree in Engineering discipline. 12 - 14 years well engineering and operational experience. Well Site Supervisory experience and operational knowledge. Valid supervisor level well control certificate (Surface/Floating – combined). In depth knowledge of horizontal, deviated drilling, mud engineering, casing design, completions design and well testing. KEY PERFOMANCE INDICATORS Leadership Decision-making Initiative Oral and written Communication High energy level Control of costs/Quality Well construction technology and operational knowledge |
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