The Role
Designs and oversees onshore drilling programs, operations, budgets, contractor performance, permits, and regulatory compliance. The role optimizes safety, productivity, cost, and drilling technologies while managing risks and interfaces with service companies, partners, regulators, and internal teams. Responsibilities include preparing well designs and procedures, managing tenders and contracts, supporting wellsite execution, implementing drilling improvements, conducting technical evaluations, reporting results, and mentoring junior engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In
Objective
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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
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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
Skills Required
- Master's degree in engineering or equivalent
- At least 10 years of drilling-related professional experience
- Experience in drilling operations contract management
- Experience with wellsite drilling operations
- Experience with well design and drilling program preparation
- IWCF Level 4 certification within three months of resumption
- DRILLCAP certification
- Fluent English language skills
- Strong analytical, reporting, communication, leadership, negotiation, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Knowledge of HSE, well completion, and well intervention
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The Company
What We Do
AEWA is a Nigerian leading consulting firm that provides specialized workforce solutions for companies across a variety of industries within West Africa, offering services including recruitment, outsourcing, global HR, and training.
