Oil & Gas Careers in Nigeria for a Jackup Drilling Superintendent at Orion Group, August 23rd 2012

Oil & Gas Careers in Nigeria for a Jackup Drilling Superintendent at Orion Group, August 23rd 2012
Orion Group - Our client is an international Oil & Gas exploration and production company. Employing over 900 people, they operate several producing properties as well exploration and development properties worldwide.

They are currently recruiting for the position of Jackup Drilling Superintendent, based Offshore (Nigeria).

Job Title: Jackup Drilling Superintendent
Job Reference: 87493
Division: Oil & Gas
Salary:     Negotiable
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Contract

Job Description

• Manage the safe and efficient delivery of development, exploration and appraisal
• wells offshore Nigeria.
• Service contractors often on the learning curve, service and equipment quality,
• Complex supply chain and logistics.
• Operations involve the following special challenges:
• High angle, extended reach and horizontal drilling,

• Vast relevant experience, of which at least 5 in a similar position.
• Previous Nigerian/West African experience is advantageous.
• Technical/engineering qualification preferred.
• IWCF well control at supervisory level or equivalent.
• Exemplary HSE leadership.
• Good organisational and project management skills, ensuring efficient application of the Company's well delivery and commercial processes.
• Contracts and contractor management.
• Strong drive for continuous performance improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of leading effectively in a multi-cultural society.
• Sound knowledge of drilling engineering and international industry standards, ideally acquired while working for a large international operator.