Onshore Drilling Engineer

Objective ______________________________________________________________________________  Ensure the delivery of high-quality drilling engineering solutions that align with the company's strategic objectives.  Optimize the drilling operations to enhance safety, performance, and productivity.  Develop and implement innovative drilling techniques and technologies to improve operational efficiency.  Implement direct5ives on budget management for ensure cost-effective drilling practices.  Guide younger drilling Engineers to foster skill development and professional growth.  Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with company goals and industry standards.  Identify and mitigate risks associated with drilling operations to safeguard company assets.  Drive continuous improvement initiatives in drilling processes and methodologies.  Ensure compliance with national regulations and company policies in all drilling activities.  Provide input into the planning and execution of drilling projects to achieve desired outcomes. HSE Responsibilities ______________________________________________________________________________  Demonstrates personal commitment to COMPANY'S HSE Policy  Maintains awareness of and ensures compliance with all relevant Statutory and COMPANY HSE standards.  Actively participates in Company safety awareness and initiative schemes and ensures the contractors under his/her responsibility are compliant  Promote personnel safety, protection of the environment and COMPANY assets onsite  Ensure all aspects of the completion & well cleanup/well testing & rig supported well intervention operations comply with COMPANY Referential, program and best practices.  Responsible for avoiding major risks at well site through robust engineering input Context  Market in which the position operates: Regulated  Typology of contacts related to the position: Internal & external Stakeholders connected to the position  Interface with internal company departments: GSR - HSE - Field Operations Development planning  External contacts: Service companies - Partners - Regulators  Contacts related to the position: The position requires the ability to influence and convince Job Responsibilities  The Drilling Engr position is responsible for the following;  Know, respect and ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct.  Follow the asset rigs operation and ensure they are conducted in line with the operational programs and Company referential  Prepare well project cost and budget preparations  Supervise the engineering/construction work of contractors, planning. Follow up through SQM  Ensure necessary permits are delivered on time by Nigerian authorities  Reporting (weekly and monthly) High technology involved Critical interfaces with project packages Critical interfaces with Nigerian authorities (NUIMS, NUPRC, NNRA & NCDMB) 1.  Organization:(in relationship with Technical Services, GSR and Assets) Participate and Contribute to SOR/WLR for drilling and ensure on timely delivery of work scope together with GSR inclusive of all Exploration projects Involved in project interfaces, SIMOPS (ECP/ Project / Field Ops).  Participating in partner and coventurers meetings  Technical: Prepare drilling engineering design and procedures Prepare drilling programs  Ensure that Drilling Improvement Process is implemented and effective  Prepare / Review derogations to company referential as required Conduct the CFTs for drilling services, prepare the ITT documents and perform the evaluations of Onshore D&W contracts  Prepare and issue REX as required  Provide input for onshore drilling engineering studies for long term projects  Mentor young cadets  Provide support to Superintendent in execution of nominated Onshore well Requirements Qualifications/Experience/Skills Required  Qualification level required for the position: Master’s or equivalent level  Technical skills required for the position: Drilling operation follow-up Calls for tender and contracts Well design and Drilling program  Context of regulations: Wells / productivity HSE Technical Logistics  Behavioral and presentation competencies required for the position: Interpersonal skills Good English oral, written presentation skills Excellent analytical, reporting, communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.  Language skills required for the position: English (fluent)  Certification required for the position: IWCF level 4 (in less than 3 months after resumption) & DRILLCAP  Specific knowledge required for the position: Well design HSE Well Completion Well intervention  Level of experience required for the position: Initial formal education: Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent Professional experience (number of years): 10 years' drilling related experience  Experience in operations contracts management and well site drilling