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Drilling & Completions Engineer

Closing: Apr 16, 2024

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Published: Mar 22, 2024 (2 months ago)

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Requirements
a) Bachelor's degree (Hons) in Petroleum, Drilling, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical,
Manufacturing, Production Engineering, or any relevant degree.

b) Minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience in Oil & Gas industry preferably

in facilities/process management and maintenance.

Skills and Competencies:

a) Proficiency in drilling engineering software tools such as Landmark and well design

techniques.

b) Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to contribute to technical decisionmaking.
c) Effective communication and interpersonal skills for teamwork and stakeholder

engagement.

d) A motivated, self-starter who works well under minimal supervision.

e) Solid understanding of drilling and completions best practices, technologies, and

equipment.

f) Well versed in all aspects of completion and workover operations.


Responsibilities
Requirements
a) Bachelor's degree (Hons) in Petroleum, Drilling, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical,
Manufacturing, Production Engineering, or any relevant degree.

b) Minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience in Oil & Gas industry preferably

in facilities/process management and maintenance.

Skills and Competencies:

a) Proficiency in drilling engineering software tools such as Landmark and well design

techniques.

b) Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to contribute to technical decisionmaking.
c) Effective communication and interpersonal skills for teamwork and stakeholder

engagement.

d) A motivated, self-starter who works well under minimal supervision.

e) Solid understanding of drilling and completions best practices, technologies, and

equipment.

f) Well versed in all aspects of completion and workover operations.


1. Prepare comprehensive drilling and completions programs, cost estimates, and
progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.

2. Participate in the design and planning of drilling and completions operations and

ensure alignment with reservoir objectives and operational requirements.

3. Perform technical analyses and evaluations to optimize drilling and completions plans,

considering wellbore integrity, safety, and efficiency.

4. Identify potential drilling and completions risks and develop mitigation strategies to
ensure safe and efficient operations.

5. Undertake the evaluation of drilling fluids, casing design, cementing programs, and

well control strategies to ensure optimal wellbore integrity.

6. Ensure wellbore integrity throughout drilling and completions activities, adhering to

industry standards and safety protocols.

7. Collaborate with rig personnel, contractors, and service providers to ensure efficient

execution of drilling and completions activities including timely delivery of

equipment, materials, and services.

8. Identify and resolve drilling and completions challenges, such as wellbore instability,

lost circulation, and stuck pipe incidents and recommend where required wellbore

trajectory adjustments and drilling parameter optimization.

9. Provide technical guidance during drilling and completions operations to ensure

adherence to plans and regulatory requirements.

10. Undertake evaluation of drilling and completions engineering related

proposals/submissions from Joint Venture Partners and participate in meetings with

Joint Venture Partners and Authorities, when required.

11. Provide drilling and completions engineering inputs required for preparation of Field

Development Plans, Petroleum Reservoir Reports and Reservoir Management Plans.

12. Support the development and review of drilling and completions engineering aspects

of workflows, procedures, guidelines, and reservoir management plans.

13. Prepare the technical specifications for drilling and completions equipment and other

related services required for the Company’s field development operations.

14. Participate in the preparation of Tender Plan and Invitation to Tender and other Bid

Documents, conduct Technical and Commercial evaluations of tenders for D&C, and

support preparation of Award Recommendation.

15. Verify and inspect the provision of materials and equipment for drilling operations

and ensure all requirements, and conditions are met.

16. Monitor and control drilling and completions costs, optimizing expenditure while

maintaining high operational standards.

17. Any other duties as may be assigned.


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