Operations involve the following special challenges:

• High angle / extended reach drilling,
• Casing cementations (long cement columns),
• Drilling depleted reservoirs,
• Use of splitter wellhead technology,
• Potential for deep leg penetrations (>150ft),
• Third party staff, service and equipment quality,
• Complex supply chain and logistics.
• Interaction with other (G&G) departments
• Lagos based 28 / 28 rotation.

Qualification and Experience

• Technical / engineering qualification preferred.
• BOSIET offshore fire fighting and survival or equivalent, including HUET.
• WCF subsea well control at supervisory level or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, of which at least 3 in a similar position.
• Extensive experience involving of jack-up rig operations, knowledge of semi’s and land rigs would be beneficial.
• Previous Nigerian / West African experience is advantageous.

Position Requirements

• Exemplary HSE leadership.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, capable of leading effectively in a multi-cultural society.
• Preference will be given to candidates with sound drilling engineering knowledge, ideally acquired while working for a large international operator.