KCA Deutag Jobs in Nigeria, October 25th 2016

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KCA Deutag is one of the world’s leading drilling and engineering contractors working onshore and offshore with a focus on safety, quality and operational performance, with over 125 years of experience.

We operate approximately 100 drilling rigs in over 20 countries employing more than 8,000 people in Africa, Europe, Russia, the Middle East, the Caspian Sea, South East Asia and The Americas.

KCA Deutag is recruiting to fill the job positions below:


Job Title: Drilling Project Manager (DPM)
Location: Nigeria
Reports To: Drilling Superintendent (DS)
Purpose of Job

• The Drilling Project Manager is responsible for the safe, economic and efficient operation of the rig and camp In accordance with KCA Deutag (Company) Business Managements Systems (DMS).
• Clients standards and Country laws.

Area(s) of Responsibility:

• To demonstrate and promote safety leadership.
• To plan and manage the activities of the drilling crews such that drilling operations are conducted:
• Safety, efficiently and effectively
• To apply his experience directly In the event of non-routine activities on the rig and to assume control and manage the crews and resources In the event of an incipient or actual emergency or incident
• To advise the Reid Superintendent I Area Manager and Operator’s representative of all issues which could merit their attention
• To maintain, arid enhance as appropriate, the rig and associated equipment to retain its asset value and marketability, and to continuously develop improvements to rig site practices so as to enhance safety and performance
• In accordance with Company and Operator’s policies and to the highest standards of international good oilfield practice
• In conformance with applicable legislation and standards,
• To work with the Operator’s representatives and those of other contractors at site to optimize the use of resources, achieve cohesion of the inputs to drilling operations and to create a spirit of cross-company teamwork

Supervises:

• The drilling project and personal on behalf of Company,

Key Tasks

• Personally responsible for own safety and conducting ones self to the standards of Company Policies and Procedures
• Take personal responsibility for, and demonstrate leadership in, HSE. Play a leading role in safety meetings and the safety program
• Ensure all equipment on site (including sub-contractors and Clients equipment) is suitable for use and in a safe condition.
• Maintain all required records and documentation at rig site in an organized manner and produce accurate and timely reports on all aspects or rig operations and personnel personnel matters.
• Develop rig move plans and manage rig moves, taking personal responsibility for safely rigging-down & rigging-up of the drilling rig, camp and associated equipment
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement in operations and demonstrate results in this regard. Work with the Operator’s site personnel and other site contractors to develop improved practices which will positively impact on drilling performance
• Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to direct reports, and manage their efforts so as to maximize their contribution to operational effectiveness arid performance
• Direct enactment of the Operator’s drilling programs and manage Company resources being applied to the drilling activities at site so as to achieve safe, efficient and effective operations. Conduct, together with the Operator’s representatives, timely reviews of the drilling or work-over program
• Ensure that the rig is operated in accordance within the design parameters and in conformance with Companies EMS, Be present at the rig floor or relevant area of the rig to direct all critical activities
• Take responsibility for planned maintenance, certification, record-keeping and reporting.
• Ensure that drilling operations are conducted in accordance with policies and practices of Company, the Operator and relevant national authorities.
• Liaise with Operator’s other contractors who are involved In operations so as to achieve cohesion in concurrent/simultaneous operations and cross-company teamwork & effectiveness
• Take responsibility for alt HR matters at rig site, including training and development of expatriate and national staff in the rig Crews, particularly with regard to on the job training
• Supervise the order cleanliness and housekeeping at all relevant work sites and around alt rig equipment
• Ensure that an adequate supply of spare parts is maintained on the installation and stored in environment tally sound conditions.
• Ensure that all sections of the Enhanced Drilling Reporting System (EDRS) are updated on a daily basis.
• To ensure representatives of certifying authorities on inspections of the installation are accompanied as required.
• Maintain the validity of personal certification and training together with that for the rig crews
• Ensure that incident reports are filled out in detail and in a timely manner in the event of an incident, illness, near miss, equipment damage or environmental spill
• Ensure understanding of, and compliance with. KCA Deutag permit to work system
• Ensure all daily/monthly approval sheets and reimbursable sheets are prepared and agreed with the client representative on site, immediately after the service is done.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory pollution prevention procedure &
• Plan maintenance and repair tasks so as to minimise the effect on the drilling operation

Primary Responsibilities
Safety:

• Safety is a line responsibility. Each Individual member of the company should be aware of his responsibility to ensure safe working in his respective area.
• Apply Company safety regulations at all times
• Report to the line supervisor au the potential hazards and abnormal situations.
• Obtain the necessary safety clearance for the nature/type of work to be carried out, in advance, in consultation with the HSE Adviser and in accordance with safety procedures (i.e. WORK PERMIT).
• Explain to the persons concerned the visible and hidden hazards involved in the jobs. (Job Safety Analysis / Pre job meeting).
• Instruct his personnel before commencing the work to the safety precautions and measures to be observed at work (toolbox meetings).
• Investigate and report near misses and correct them immediately.
• Promptly report to line management, any violation of safety regulations by the personnel, even if this violation has not resulted in an accident

Financial:

• To have good understanding of budgets and demonstrate an awareness to stay in the budget.

Systems and Processes:

• Comply with the Permit to Work systems In opera lion on the rig and Base.
• Consult KOMS before the execution of each job to assure the latest standard is in place.
• Assure that all rig specific work instructions are available on site.
• Assure rig move plans and equipment load lists are available before starting of a rig move.
• Assure the EDRS is correct and up to date

People:

• Ensure that alt subordinates have sufficient information and knowledge to carry out their job without endangering any persons, plant or equipment and are adequately trained and experienced for a particular task before they are instructed to carry it out.
• Assure that alt subordinates under his command are apprised yearly on a fair basis.
• Assure that all subordinates are trained to but not limited to companies’ minimum training standard
• Ensure that health and safety at work and accident prevention are continuously brought to the attention of all employees under his authority by means of job supervision, instruction and training

Quality:

• Ensure compliance to alt relevant Group management systems and where applicable client procedures.

Minimum Experience

• 5 years proven experience working in a similar position in the drilling industry international experience is mandatory.

Additional Qualifications:

• It is needed that the Drilling Project Manager is able to trouble shoot on all Bentec Control systems as Mud pumps, SCR, Top Drives and Draw works.
• The DPM must have a minimum working experience of 5 years working with the control system.
• Able to read and Wright the German language fluently to be able to trouble shoot with the Bad Bentheim (German) Engineers.

Required Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to safe working practices, policies and legislation. 
• Wilting to travel and work in other countries if Company requests. Be flexible to work outside the normal hours if the situation requires that.
• Willing to join Companies training program (i.e. Drilling Course 1 &2)
• Enthusiastic, self-motivator, Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills in good English.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Job Title: Assistant Drilling Project Manager (ADPM)
Location: Nigeria
Reports To: Drilling Project Manager (DPM)
Purpose of Job

• The Assistant Drilling Project Manager is assisting the Drilling Project Manager with the responsibility for the safe, economic and efficient operation of the rig and camp in accordance with KCA Deutag (Company) Business Managements Systems (BMS). Clients standards and Country laws.
• The Assistant Drilling Manager will take over the responsibility and duties, whenever the Drilling Project Manager is not available.

Area(s) of Responsibility

• To demonstrate and promote safety leadership.
• To plan and manage the activities of the drilling crews such that drilling operations are conducted:
• Safely, efficiently and effectively
• In accordance with KCA Deutag and Operator’s policies and to the highest standards of international good oilfield practice
• In conformance with applicable legislation and standards,
• To work with the Operator’s representatives and those of other contractors at site to optimize the use of resources, achieve cohesion of the inputs to drilling operations and to create a spirit of cross-company teamwork
• To apply his experience directly in the event of non-routine activities on the rig and to assume control and manage the crews and resources In the event of an Incipient or actual emergency or incident
• To advise the Drilling Project Manager and Operator’s representative of all issues which could merit their attention?
• To maintain, and enhance as appropriate, the rig and associated equipment to retain its asset value and marketability, and to continuously develop improvements to rig site practices so as to enhance safety and performance

Supervises:

• The drilling project and personal on behalf of Company.

Key Tasks

• Personally responsible for own safety and conducting one’s self to the standards of Company Policies and Procedures
• Take personal responsibility for, and demonstrate leadership in HSE.
• Play a leading role in safety meetings and the safety program
• Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to direct reports. and manage their efforts so as to maximize their contribution to operational effectiveness and performance
• Direct enactment of the Operator’s drilling programs and manage Company resources being applied to the drilling activities at site so as to achieve safe, efficient and effective operations.
• Ensure that the rig is operated in accordance within the design parameters and in conformance with Companies BMS.
• Be present at the rig floor or relevant area of the rig to direct all critical activities
• Take responsibility for planned maintenance, certification, record keeping and reporting.
• Assist the DPM to ensure all equipment on site (including sub-contractors and Clients equipment) is suitable for use and in a safe condition.
• Assist the DPM to maintain alt required records end documentation at rig site in an organized manner and produce accurate and timely reports on all aspects of rig operations and personnel matters.
• Assist the DPM to develop rig move plans and manage rig moves, taking personal responsibility for safely rigging-down & rigging-up of the drilling rig, camp and associated equipment
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement in operations and demonstrate results in this regard. Work with the Operator’s site personnel and other site contractors to develop improved practices which will positively impact on drilling performance
• Ensure that drilling operations are conducted In accordance with policies and practices of Company, the Operator and relevant national authorities.
• Liaise with Operator’s other contractors who are Involved in operations so as to achieve cohesion in concurrent) simultaneous operations and cross-company teamwork & effectiveness
• Take responsibility for all HR matters at rig site, including training and development of expatriate and national staff in the rig crews, particularly with regard to on the job training
• Maintain the validity of personal certification and training together with that for the rig crews
• Assist the DPM with preparation of incident report are filled out in detail and in a timely manner In the event of an incident. Illness, near miss, equipment damage or environmental spill
• Ensure understanding of, and compliance with, Company permit to work system
• • Assist the DPM with completion of all daily/monthly approval.
• Ensure compliance with alt statutory pollution prevention procedures,
• Assist the DPM when planning maintenance and repair tasks so as to minimise the effect on the drilling operation.
• Supervise the order, cleanliness and housekeeping at all relevant work sites and around all rig equipment,
• Assist the DPM with adequate supply of spare parts which are maintained on the instantiation and stored in environmentally sound conditions.
• Ensure that all sections of the Enhanced Drilling Reporting System (EDRS) are updated on a daily basis.
• To ensure representatives of certifying authorities on inspections of the Installation are accompanied as required.

Primary Responsibilities
Safety:

• Safety is a line responsibility. Each Individual member of the company should be aware of his responsibility to ensure safe working in his respective area.
• Apply Company safety regulations at all times.
• Report to the line supervisor all the potential hazards and abnormal situations.
• Obtain the necessary safety clearance for the nature/ type of work to be carried out, in advance, in consultation with the HSE Adviser and in accordance with safety procedures (i,e. WORK PERMIT).
• Explain to the persons concerned the visible and hidden hazards involved in the jobs. (Job Safety Analysis/ Pre job meeting).
• Instruct personnel before commencing the work to the safety precautions and measures to be observed at work (toolbox meetings).
• Investigate and report near misses and correct them immediately.
• Promptly report to line management, any violation of safety regulations by the personnel, even if this violation has not resulted in an accident.

Financial:

• To have good understanding of budgets and demonstrate an awareness to stay in the budget.

Systems and Processes:

• Comply with the Permit to Work systems in operation on the rig and Base.
• Consult KOMS before the execution of each job to assure the latest standard is in place.
• Assure that all rig specific work instructions are available on site
• Assure rig move plans and equipment load lists are available before starting of a rig move.
• Assure the EDRS is correct and up to date

People:

• Ensure that alt subordinates have sufficient information and knowledge to carry out their job without endangering any persons, plant or equipment and are adequately trained and experienced for a particular task before they are instructed to carry it out.
• Ensure that health and safety at work and accident prevention are continuously brought to the attention of all employees under his authority by means of job supervision, Instruction and training.
• Assure that au subordinates under his command are appraised yearly on a fair basis.
• Assure that all subordinates are trained to but not limited to companies’ minimum training standard
• Ensure compliance to all relevant Group management systems and where applicable client procedures.

Minimum Experience

• 2 years proven experience working in a similar position in the drilling industry
• International experience is an advantage.

Additional Qualifications:

• it Is needed that the Assistant Drilling Project Manager Is able to support and trouble shoot on all Bentec Control systems as Mud pumps, SCR, Top Drives and Draw-works
• The DPM must have a minimum working experience of 3-5 years working with Bentec control system

Required Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to safe working practices, policies and legislation.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivator Good Interpersonal, organizational and communication skills in good English.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Willing to travel and work in other countries on Companies requests.
• Be flexible to work outside the normal hours if the situation requires that.
• Willing to join Companies training program (i.e Drilling Course 1&2)

Job Title: Senior Electrical Supervisor
Location: Nigeria
Report to: Drilling Project Manager
Purpose of Job

• The Senior Electrical Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance of alt equipment as well as the associated upkeep of the records and repair history and compliance with company policies.
• He is responsible for the health and surety of all persons under his authority.

Area(s) of Responsibility

• All equipment and systems on the rig.
• Rig structure and integrity
• Compliance with Class and Company requirements for repairs and upkeep or all associated records.

Supervises:

• All Rig based maintenance teams.

Key Tasks

• Execute a preventative maintenance programme in accordance with Companies policy.
• Ensure that all Third Party personnel including Service Engineers comply with Companies ‘Installation Safety Procedures.
• Monitor any rig equipment supplied by other contractors or sub-contractors to ensure that it is suitable for use within the areas desired.
• Ensure that all equipment, including tools and Instruments, under his control compiles with statutory requirements, and that it is maintained at all times ins sale condition, or assure that it otherwise is completely with drawn from service, including tools and instruments in their care.
• Operations and maintenance of main power systems and all auxiliary and associated control systems on the unit.
• The detection of machinery malfunction, location of faults to prevent or minimize damage.
• Operation and maintenance of systems for tire prevention, detection and extinction.
• The maintenance of survival craft and launching appliances, Ensure compliance with all statutory pollution prevention procedures Plan maintenance and repair tasks so as to minimize the effect on the drilling operation.
• To ensure that operational management is made aware of any maintenance schedules that are defected, the reasons why and the potential consequences.
• Supervise the order, cleanliness and housekeeping at all relevant work sites and around all rig equipment. To provide marked up updates or modify any drawings, sketches or Information on existing and replacement equipment as required.
• Report any misuse of equipment to the Drilling Project Manager
• Ensure that an adequate supply of spare parts is maintained on the installation and is stored in environmentally sound conditions.
• Check materials offloaded and complete manifests and requisitions for electrical equipment.
• Carry out and record the maintenance tasks specified by the computerized maintenance system
• Ensure that all the Company’s reporting system dale sheets are completed e.g. Maintenance tasks and Corrective Work Orders.
• Ensure that the maintenance section in the Enhanced Drilling Reporting System is updated on a daily basis.
• Recommend and when required adhere to the modifications to equipment process or systems to enhance safety, improve rig performance or comply with statutory notices
• To ensure representatives of certifying authorities on inspections of the installation are accompanied as required.

Primary Responsibilities
Safety:

• Safety is a line responsibility. Each individual member of the company should be aware of his responsibility to ensure safe working in his respective area.
• Apply Company safety regulations
• Report to his line supervisor all the potential hazards and abnormal situations
• Obtain the necessary safety clearance for the nature/type of work to be carried out, in advance, in consultation with the HSE Adviser and in accordance with safety procedures (i.e. WORK PERMIT),
• Explain to the persons concerned the visible and hidden hazards involved In the jobs, (Job Safety Analysis/ Pre job meeting).
• Instruct his personnel before commencing the work to the safety precautions and measures to he observed at work (toolbox meetings)
• Investigate and report near misses and correct them immediately.
• Promptly report to line management any violation of safety regulations by the personnel, even if this violation has not resulted in an accident.

Financial:

• To be conversant with the rig maintenance budget and demonstrate an awareness of working to this.

Systems and Processes:

• Comply with the Permit to Work systems in operation on the rig and Base.

People:

• Ensure that all employees under their authority have sufficient Information and knowledge to carry out their job without endangering any persons, plant or equipment and are adequately trained and experienced for a particular task before they are instructed to carry It out.
• Ensure that health and safety at work and accident prevention are continuously brought to the attention of oil employees under their authority by means of lob supervision, instruction and training.
• Participate in the performance evaluation of the personnel under their authority,
• Carry out competence assessment In respect of departmental staff.

Quality:

• Ensure compliance to all relevant Group management systems and where applicable client procedures.

Minimum Experience

• 5 years proven experience working as Senior Electrical Supervisor in the drilling industry or in drilling
• Equipment related maintenance Environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Recognized degree from the German chamber of trading and commerce in energy electronics or equivalent Trade qualification papers.

Knowledge in:

• MS Office
• SAP
• KOMS (Kompass Operational Management System)
• CATS (Case Action Tracking System)
• EDRS (Enhanced Drilling Reporting System)
• Computerized Preventive Planned Maintenance
• Permit to work
• Electrical hazardous areas certificate
• SCR with drawings In DIN and ANS (most SCR systems are manufactured by Bentec)
• PLC Programs and programming IEC codes (AEG AKF, Concept, Win CC, Siemens Si. etc.)
• Top Drive experience with Varco TDS4H/S, TDS11SA, IDS1 and Tesco HS500
• ABS VFD like ACS 800
• Knowledge in Instrumentation like Totco six/eight pen recorder, Barrel-C-graph, etc.
• Reading of hydraulic and pneumatic DIN drawings
• Risk assessment
• Crane maintenance on Liebherr Crane
• TRIC, SET, etc,
• Safe 2 Lead
• First Aid
• Fire fighting

Extras:

• Bentec SCR or AEG SCR experience would be advantageous

Required Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to safe working practices, policies and legislation.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivator.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills in good English
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Willing to travelling.
• Be flexible to work outside the normal hours if the situation requires that.

 

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Supervisor
Location: Nigeria
Reports To: Drilling Project Manager
Purpose of Job

• The Senior Mechanical Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance of all equipment as well as the associated upkeep of the records and repair history and compliance with company policies.
• They are responsible for the health and safety of all persons under their authority.

Area(s) of Responsibility

• Alt equipment and systems on the rig.
• Rig structure and integrity.
• Compliance with Class and Company requirements for repairs and upkeep oral associated records.

Supervises:

• All Rig based maintenance teams.

Key Tasks

• Maintain a preventative maintenance programme in accordance with Company policy.
• Ensure that all Third Party personnel including Service Engineers comply with Company and installation Safety Procedures,
• Monitor any rig equipment supplied by other contractors or sub-contractors to ensure that It Is suitable for use within the areas desired.
• Ensure that all equipment, including loots and Instruments, under his control compiles with statutory requirements, and that it is maintained at all times ins safe condition, or assure that it otherwise is completely withdrawn from service, Including tools and Instruments in their care
• Operations and maintenance of main power systems sit auxiliary and associated control systems on the unit,
• The detection of machinery malfunction, location of faults to prevent or minimize damage.
• Operation and maintenance of systems for fire prevention, detection and extinction.
• The maintenance of survival craft and launching appliances.
• Ensure compliance with alt statutory pollution prevention procedures,
• Plan maintenance and repair tasks so as to minimize the effect on the drilling operation.
• To ensure that operational management is made aware of any maintenance schedules that are deferred, the reasons why and the potential consequences.
• Supervise the order, cleanliness and housekeeping at all relevant work sites and around all rig equipment.
• To provide marked up updates or modify any drawings, sketches or information on existing and replacement equipment as required.
• Report any misuse of equipment to the Drilling Project Manager
• Ensure that an adequate supply of spare parts is maintained on the Installation and is stored in environmentally sound conditions.
• Check materials offloaded and complete manifests and requisitions for electrical equipment.
• Carryout and record the maintenance tasks specified by the computerised maintenance system.
• Ensure that all the Company’s reporting system data sheets are completed e.g. Maintenance tasks and Corrective Work Orders.
• Ensure that the maintenance section in the Enhanced Drilling Reporting System is updated on a daily basis.
• Recommend and when required adhere to the modifications to equipment process or systems to enhance safety, improve rig performance or comply with statutory notices. To ensure representatives of certifying authorities on Inspections of the installation are accompanied as required.

Primary Responsibilities
Safety: Safety is a line responsibility. Each Individual member of the company should be aware of his responsibility to ensure safe working in his respective area:

• Apply Company safety regulations.
• Report to his line supervisor all the potential hazards and abnormal situations.
• Obtain the necessary safety clearance for the nature/type of work to be carried out, In advanced in consultation with the HSE Adviser and in accordance with safety procedures (i.e. WORK PERMIT).
• Explain to the persons concerned the visible and hidden hazards involved In the jobs. (Job, Safety Analysis /Pre job meeting)
• Instruct his personnel before commencing the work to the safety precautions and measures to be observed at work (toolbox meetings),
• Investigate and report near misses and correct them immediately.
• Promptly report to line management, any violation of safety regulations by the personnel, even If this violation has not resulted In an accident.

Financial:

• To be conversant with the rig maintenance budget and demonstrate an awareness of working to this.

Systems and Processes:

• Comply with the Permit to Work systems in operation on the rig and Base.

People:

• Ensure that all employees under his authority have sufficient Information and knowledge to carry out his job without endangering any persons, plant or equipment and are adequately trained and experienced for a particular task before they are instructed to carry it out.
• Ensure that health and safety at work and accident prevention are continuously brought to the attention of an employees under their authority by means of job supervision, instruction and training.
• Participate in the performance evaluation of the personnel under his authority.
• Carry out competence assessment in respect of departmental staff.

Quality:

• Ensure compliance to all relevant Group management systems and where applicable client procedures.

Minimum Experience

• 5+ years’ proven experience working as a Senior Mechanical Supervisor in the drilling Industry or in a drilling equipment related maintenance Environment,

Minimum Qualifications

• Recognised degree from the German chamber of trading and commerce in industrial mechanic or equivalent Trade qualification papers.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send in an application to be accompanied with all credentials and CV’s to: [email protected]

Application Deadline   8th November, 2016.

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