Addax Petroleum: Senior Drilling Engineer Recruitment

Addax Petroleum is a subsidiary of the Sinopec Group, one of the largest oil and gas producers in China, the biggest oil refiner in Asia and the third largest worldwide.

Addax Petroleum was founded in 1994 upon leading petroleum industry expertise and a deep-rooted understanding and respect for African cultures. Over the years, Addax Petroleum has evolved from a young pioneer into an established international oil and gas, exploration and production company focused on Africa and the Middle East.
Job Number: 001163
Position Title: Senior Drilling Engineer (Semi Submersible)
Job Type: Consultant
Job Schedule: Full Time
Category: Drilling
Career Level: Senior (non-manager)
Responsibilities:
  • Part of 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 pressure / narrow margin drilling techniques.
  • High angle/extended reach drilling.
  • Subsea completions and well testing.
  • Third party staff, service and equipment quality.
  • Complex supply chain and logistics.
  • Interaction with other (G&G) departments.
Qualification:
  • Minimum of 8 years relevant experience, of which at least 3 in a similar position.
  • Minimum of a Master’s degree
  • Extensive experience involving semi’s , knowledge of  onshore operations and jack-up operations would be beneficial.
  • Previous Nigerian /west african experience is advantageous.
  • Technical / engineering qualification required.
  • IWCF sub sea well control at supervisory level or equivalent.
  • Thorough understanding of HSE, its application in drilling and ensuring standards are met. Capable of leading by example
  • Strong drive for continuous performance improvement
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, capable of leading 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.
  • Competence with drilling engineering software.
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processor and presentation software
  • Project management skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of drilling 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.
Application Closing Date:
29th September, 2012
Method of Application
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