DEPARTMENT : UPSTREAM
JOB TITLE : PETROLEUM ENGINEER SPECIALIST (1 VACANCY)
REPORTS TO : ENGINEERING MANAGER EXPLORATION
JOB PURPOSE : TO LEAD THE PLANNING, DESIGN AND DRILLING
ACTIVITIES IN EXPLORATION AREAS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Prepare the well design, drilling program and undertake well planning.
2. Propose well trajectories, completions, and perforations.
3. Supervise preparation and evaluation of drilling and completion programs and reports.
4. Preparation and evaluation of engineering aspects of technical proposals.
5. Monitor acquisition and interpretation of engineering data.
6. Prepare the technical specifications for drilling equipment and services required for exploration activities.
7. Assist in the development of operational procedures and ensure that all exploration operations are conducted according to approved procedures.
8. Verify and inspect the provision of materials and equipment for drilling operation and assure all requirements, special terms and conditions are met.
9. Prepare Work Programs and Budgets for Drilling Section.
10. Monitor and supervise the drilling of exploration and appraisal wells to ensure that all identified objectives are met in a safe manner.
11. Participate in meetings with joint venture Partners and Authorities.
12. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s)

Qualifications & Experience

1. A Bachelors degree (Hons) in Drilling, Petroleum, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or
   Manufacturing /Production Engineering from a recognized University
2. A Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience
3. Possession of relevant certification or relevant Post graduate training will be an added advantage
4. Membership to relevant oil and gas industry professional bodies like SPE, AAPG, and SEG is an added advantage
5. Hands-on experience in Engineering software suites such as Petrel, AutoCAD, Eclipse, etc is an added advantage
6. Demonstrable experience in Project Management or Post graduate Training in Project Management is an added advantage.

Skills and Competences

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and a team player.
• Strong project management, planning, organizational skills
• Good negotiation skills and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety standards and operational procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams
• Good knowledge of regulatory frameworks and environmental considerations in
  exploration

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