Work Vacancies-Nigeria

Principal Well Engineer,Design,Port Harcourt,The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited

Shell companies have been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 90,000 people.
This is a technically challenging work environment characterised by a continuing need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. It is capable of producing an average of over one million barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company’s operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an oil mining lease area of around 30,000 square kilometres.

Purpose

1. Develop and manage technical and operational skills,resource and capability of highest standards to create significant value in technical inputs into SPDC onshore and offshore oil and gas development concepts and programmes,through structured coaching,mentoring,placements,shared learning and projects execution.
2. Develop and manage the standards,policies and guidelines for well concepts and types,inventory of historical well data,best practices,new and emerging technologies (cluster drilling,high rate wells,multilaterals,expandable tubulars,etc.) which go into field reviews (FRs),volume to value (V2V) opportunity framing,field development plans and economics (FDPs),value assurance reviews (VARs) to ensure overall profitability and reduction in the unit development cost of the SPDC oil and gas portfolio.
3. Develop and manage the technical risks in well design throough out-of-the-box thinking,new ideas,evaluation of well concepts and models,investigation of opportunities for local and regional integration of workscope (farm-ins,farm outs),tie-ins (to nearby facilities),leap frogging of rig equipment,etc.,to improve the project economics.
4. Develop specifications and standards for HSE critical elements and technical uncertainties inherent in well types,well concepts and technologies recommended for the oil and gas development under consideration,with a view to identify upfront the “Right” well and optimum development option.
5. Create and implement feedback processes that will ensure well engineering considerations and design criteria selected during the project planning phase are followed-through to execution to mitigate value erosion of the identified cost savings.
6. Manage the overall QA/QC of the Conceptual Well Engineers’ works and quality of the interface between the Asset Teams,Exploration,External studies and the Wells organisation.
7. Develop high level strategies for the effective implementation of the technical limit concept for wells in the work area.
8. Champion performance reviews,learning events,workshops and global networking in this aspects well delivery.
9. Provide leadership support required for implementing performance enhancement initiative such as RtL to reduce unit development cost and improve wells productivity.
10. Foster the use of the services of the wells global networking in the application of relevant new technology,and benchmarking to ensure continuous improvement in well delivery performance and overall cost optimisation.
11. Create and enforce work culture within the team to ensure team motivation to deliver high performance and achieve overall company objective.
12. Participate as a member of the Wells Management team with joint responsibility for the development of the overall long term drilling strategies,policies,technical,commercial and resource acquisition.

Qualification

1. A graduate degree in engineering or physical science, with a minimum of 15 years oil and gas drilling and completion experience, 10 of which must be in well technology, planning, design and construction activities. Must possess Shell Round 1 and 2. Experience in subsurface engineering is mandatory.
2. Leadership: Strong Leadership position in SPDC or an OU, excellent influencing skills and ability to forge strong relationships at various levels, proven ability to lead and inspire cross-discipline groups, commitment to technical leadership and ability to lead skills pool staff working under different asset teams.
3. Technical Skills: Experienced Well Engineer in SPDC or an OU, global exposure an advantage, deep understanding of the workflow linking the relevant disciplines to generate the “Right” wells and optimum field development plan.
4. Commercial skills: Strong management skills, proponent of Strategic Cost Leadership, deep understanding of commercial implications of emerging ways of working, techniques and technologies in the Discipline of the applicant.
5. People Development Skills: Respected technical mentor with excellent coaching abilities, and with a proven track record of commitment to people development. He/she will have demonstrated respect for people. This person would be a top choice amongst the majority of peers, an excellent networker.

Application Deadline: Sunday 05 May 2013

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Well Engineer – Equipment [High Tempreture High Pressure],Port Harcourt,The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited

Shell companies have been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 90,000 people.
This is a technically challenging work environment characterised by a continuing need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. It is capable of producing an average of over one million barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company’s operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an oil mining lease area of around 30,000 square kilometres.

Purpose

•Ensure suitable,cost effective and Shell Group compliant HPHT drilling equipment are deployed on SPDC wells.
•Originate,review and update SPDC HPHT drilling equipment standards,as necessary.
•Evaluate proposals from vendors for introduction of new HPHT drilling equipment systems.
•Publish HPHT drilling equipment performance highlights periodically and technically evaluate problem areas for improvement.
•Monitor HPHT equipment performance and resolve equipment related problems beyond the immediate capacity of the Rig teams.
•Ensure availability of adequate quantity of relevant HPHT drilling materials.
•Introduce new HPHT technologies as necessary to enable drilling beyond current capabilities.

Qualification

•University degree in Engineering or in the Sciences.
•Drilling R1, R2
•Minimum of 10 years experience in the oil industry especially in HPHT Well Design/Ops.
•Strong knowledge of HPHT well planning, design and ops.
•Conversant with Group and SPDC drilling and completions equipment standards including local requirements .
•Strong performance improvement orientation.

Application Deadline: Sunday 05 May 2013

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Senior Well Engineer,Lagos,The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited

Shell companies have been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 90,000 people.
This is a technically challenging work environment characterised by a continuing need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. It is capable of producing an average of over one million barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company’s operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an oil mining lease area of around 30,000 square kilometres.

Purpose

Responsible for planning wells to achieve Best in Class performance and production rate in Bonga Southwest and Bonga North projects while maintaining the HSE safe practices,championing Goal Zero and the Life Saving Rules.
Ensure are process safety considerations are fully embedded in the planning and design of the wells.
Ensure adherence to the Global Well Delivery Process (and rDtL methodology) and effectively manage the interface between the various stakeholders.
Develop and own the well cost and schedule estimate appropriate to the project phase using SNEPCo internal,regional and global data for top quartile benchmarks.
Drive implementation of Decision Space for collaborative well planning with the respective integrated subsurface teams across the portfolio of projects.
Provide Wells input to various project deliverables and control documents- including but not limited to Field Development Plan,Basis for Design,Value Improvement plan,Management of Change,Well Proposals,Environmental Impact Assessment,Risk and Opportunity register,Interface management.
Champion the SNEPCo Wells Design Standard to ensure standardization of well concept and interchangeability of equipment across the project.
Champion the Wells Management of Change & Risk Management process during Wells project planning per the WDP.
Establish and maintain data and information management systems as necessary
Provide technical input to the selection of appropriate rig selection to carry out the well execution program. This includes technical justification for top hole drilling vessel and upper completion opportunities.
Provide support to various technical tenders,develop the technical specification and progress the following specialized tenders from tender initiation to contract award: Intelligent Wells products and services,Expandable Completion products,OCTG Production and Injection Tubing and Sand Exclusion Screens.
Coach and mentor younger Wells staff in the Well Delivery Process in accordance with the Wells Framework.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
Minimum 10-12 years Well Engineering experience with at least 3 years in completions
Drilling/CWI Round I and Round II
Demonstrated success in a technical Deep Water Drilling/CWI position is required
Skill in Deep Water well design and programming and the application of DCAF.
Experience in operations logistics and materials
Knowledge of the application of QA/QC processes and procedures.
Skill in floating, deepwater well operations.
High level of HSE commitment and awareness.
Good working knowledge and experience with the standard suite of well engineering software including:
-WellCat
-Prosper
-EDM
-Well Plan for Windows
-Stress Check

Good communication skills in order to fit into a multinational work force.
Good command of the English language, written as well as verbal.
Good report writing, communication skills and PC skills
Good commercial awareness and appreciation of life cycle costing.
An ability to work independently with the minimum of supervision.
Flexible, self-motivated and dynamic personality, capable of performing in a work environment which only provides limited resources.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 07 May 2013

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Well Engineer,Port Harcourt,The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited

Shell companies have been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 90,000 people.
This is a technically challenging work environment characterised by a continuing need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. It is capable of producing an average of over one million barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company’s operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an oil mining lease area of around 30,000 square kilometres.

Purpose

• Safety in design and programming in particular process safety.
• Ensure well design is robust to handle relevant well control incidents.
• Finalise detailed well design including final well trajectory,accurate casing setting depths,drilling fluids program and cementing program to ensure wells objectives will be met.
• Carry out torque drag and hydraulics calculations,design drilling assemblies to verify that the well is within rig capabilities and optimise drilling performance.
• Compiles detailed drilling program to achieve business performance objectives (Cost,results and schedule).
• Comply with Policies,standards and procedures,use approved IT tools in developing final design and drilling program.
• Identify and implement ideas to improve performance by repeating best composite well times,reducing NPT,using of new techniques/technologies and modifying procedures.
• Estimates AFE well cost.
• Orders equipment and services using SAP.
• Monitor time and cost performance.
• Compile end of well report.

Qualification

• A professional engineer with a university degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years experience in well delivery function, commercial and contracting and technology activities
• Round 2 certificate and IWCF certification
• Possess highly developed technical skills enhanced by theoretical and practical knowledge of the well delivery process
• Good analytical, communication and writing skills, with PC fluency and familiarity with drilling engineering software.
• Excellent proficiency in English language, both in speech and in writing.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 07 May 2013

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Night Drilling Supervisor,Port Harcourt,The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited

Shell companies have been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 90,000 people.
This is a technically challenging work environment characterised by a continuing need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. It is capable of producing an average of over one million barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company’s operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an oil mining lease area of around 30,000 square kilometres.

Purpose

• Achieve goal zero on his rig by enforcing the applicable HSE rules and procedures,intervening in case of breech,working the rig HSE case,ensuring timely reporting and investigation of incidents,reinforcing Hazard identification and prevention,building staff HSE awareness.
• Maintain well control at all times by ensuring personnel is conversant with kick detection techniques and well closing in procedures and BOP equipment is certified maintained and tested.
• Delivering wells on time and to the required quality standards.
• Track daily costs and take necessary action to deliver well within budget.
• Translate drilling program into detailed instructions for contractors and service companies.
• Coordinate intervention of various contractors and service companies intervening on the rig site.
• Compiling daily drilling report and other required specific reports.
• Identifying ideas to improve performance and communicating them to the SDE for inclusion in drilling program.
• Timely ordering of services and equipment and QA/QC when delivered on sit.

Qualification

• A professional engineer with a university degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years experience in well delivery function, commercial and contracting and technology activities.
• Round 2 certificate and IWCF certification.
• Good supervisory skills, with sound knowledge of drilling practices and well control principles and techniques enhanced by strong interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical, communication and writing skills, with PC fluency and familiarity with drilling engineering software.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English language, both in speech and in writing.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 07 May 2013

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Senior Drilling Supervisor,Port Harcourt,The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited

Shell companies have been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 90,000 people.
This is a technically challenging work environment characterised by a continuing need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. It is capable of producing an average of over one million barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company’s operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an oil mining lease area of around 30,000 square kilometres.

Purpose

• Achieve goal zero on his rig by enforcing the applicable HSE rules and procedures,intervening in case of breech,working the rig HSE case,ensuring timely reporting and investigation of incidents,reinforcing Hazard identification and prevention,building staff HSE awareness.
• Maintain well control at all times by ensuring personnel is conversant with kick detection techniques and well closing in procedures and BOP equipment is certified maintained and tested.
• Delivering wells on time and to the required quality standards.
• Track daily costs and take necessary action to deliver well within budget.
• Translate drilling program into detailed instructions for contractors and service companies.
• Coordinate intervention of various contractors and service companies intervening on the rig site.
• Compiling daily drilling report and other required specific reports.
• Identifying ideas to improve performance and communicating them to the SDE for inclusion in drilling program.
• Timely ordering of services and equipment and QA/QC when delivered on site.

Qualification

• A professional engineer with a university degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in well delivery function, commercial and contracting and technology activities
• Round 2 certificate and IWCF certification
• Good supervisory skills, with sound knowledge of drilling practices and well control principles and techniques.
• Good analytical, communication and writing skills, with PC fluency and familiarity with drilling engineering software.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent proficiency in English language, both in speech and in writing.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 07 May 2013

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Drilling Supervisor,Port Harcourt,The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited

Shell companies have been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 90,000 people.
This is a technically challenging work environment characterised by a continuing need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. It is capable of producing an average of over one million barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company’s operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an oil mining lease area of around 30,000 square kilometres.

Purpose

• Achieve goal zero on his rig by enforcing the applicable HSE rules and procedures,intervening in case of breech,working the rig HSE case,ensuring timely reporting and investigation of incidents,reinforcing Hazard identification and prevention,building staff HSE awareness.
• Maintain well control at all times by ensuring personnel is conversant with kick detection techniques and well closing in procedures and BOP equipment is certified maintained and tested.
• Delivering wells on time and to the required quality standards.
• Track daily costs and take necessary action to deliver well within budget.
• Translate drilling program into detailed instructions for contractors and service companies.
• Coordinate intervention of various contractors and service companies intervening on the rig site.
• Compiling daily drilling report and other required specific reports.
• Identifying ideas to improve performance and communicating them to the SDE for inclusion in drilling program.
• Timely ordering of services and equipment and QA/QC when delivered on sit.

Qualification

• A professional engineer with a university degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years experience in well delivery function, commercial and contracting and technology activities
• Round 2 certificate and IWCF certification
• Good supervisory skills, with sound knowledge of drilling practices and well control principles and techniques enhanced by strong interpersonal skills
• Good analytical, communication and writing skills, with PC fluency and familiarity with drilling engineering software.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent proficiency in English language, both in speech and in writing

Application Deadline: Tuesday 07 May 2013

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