Job Accountabilities:

• Coordinate well planning and execution operations
• Prepare and maintain the wells basis of design for all operations (drilling, completion and well test)
• Work as Company Man on drilling/HF/completion rigs
• Organize peer reviews of the wells basis of design/programs (drilling, completions and testing)
• Confirm well programs are prepared in compliance with Company Policies and Standards.
• Develop and maintain D&C program processes, and ensure check sheets, are completed.
• Capture Lessons Learnt in all programs.
• Provide technical input to bids for services and equipment.
• Provide technical input to tender reviews as necessary.
• Lead and challenge engineers to provide technical solutions to unscheduled events.
• Assist operations in the management of unscheduled events.
• Prepare technical input and attend Technical Committee meetings
• Coordinate Well site operations as well as logistics, equipment, material and personnel support
• Coordinate the development of Company Well Engineering Polices and Standards, Procedures and Guidelines to deliver safe and efficient operations
• Maintain and close out remedial work plans following audits.
• Prepare AFEs
• Maintain medium and long-term material requirement lists for all wells.
• Ensure End of Wells Reports are completed on time.
• Complete cost reconciliation at the end of wells.
• Mentor Junior Drilling Engineers

Skill & Competencies:

• Knowledge of horizontal, deviated drilling, mud engineering, casing design, hydraulic fracturing, completions design and well testing
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Adequate computer skills
• Good written & verbal communication skills.

Education Required:

Post Graduate or Graduate Degree in Engineering

Experience Required:

Minimum 5  years of experience

Should have well planning and design knowledge and experience

Capable of making cost efficient decisions.

Experience of industry standard software is a must