Drilling Engineer / Specialist III Job at Scruples Resource Limited

Scruples Resource Limited (SRL) is a Premier Oil and Gas Support Services Provider. Established in Lagos, Nigeria, Scruples Resources Limited stands as a distinguished leader in the oil and gas industry. We specialize in delivering comprehensive support services, encompassing consultancy, logistics, procurement, engineering, manpower provisioning, and personnel training.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Drilling Engineer / Specialist III
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• Provide the engineering planning, design, surveillance, and follow-up required for the safe and efficient drilling and completing of drilling programs.
• Ensure well objectives are met while assuring the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental protection are applied.
• Provide technical expertise on drilling engineering to the Operations and Development teams.

Responsibilities
Responsible for the engineering planning, design, surveillance, and follow-up required for the safe and efficient drilling and completing of drilling programs; responsibilities include:

• Research and understand drill well hazards by reviewing historical offset well information
• Utilize wellbore geologic and reservoir objectives to develop a well plan
• Prepare cost estimates for well design options
• Identify and organize equipment required to execute the drill well plan inclusive of material selection − Design wells to meet regulatory requirements
• Prepare and analyze technical bids for goods and services

Survey daily operations:

• Provide rig site drilling and completion surveillance and engineering assessments of critical activities
• Provide surveillance and technical assistance for projects, equipment testing and new procedures
• Interface with and solicit input from operations personnel to ensure well plans are feasible
• Work closely with other functions, such as geology, reservoir and projects, to ensure that the program is based on all available information and meets well objectives
• Depending on the program, deep water experience may be required (knowledge of subsea systems, riser analysis, subsea well control systems, etc.)
• Generate and evaluate well conceptual designs to agreed well objectives
• Refine selected well concepts to achieve an executable and AFE level (CP4) cost well design
• Provide input into the AFE sanction process and input to other internal and external approvals
• Develop comparative risk assessments of well concepts during Select work phases • Always exhibit safe behaviors when on company property and/or on company business
• Comply with all SSHE policies and standards • Apply the SSHE Management System as appropriate to the relevant area of the business
• Comply with Company's Well Design and Operations Management Standards, Statutory Regulations and Industry Guidance Notes.
• Prepare Drilling Basis of Design documentation including Casing Design, Torque / Drag, Hydraulics
• Develop functional specifications and scopes of work for equipment and services
• Make continuous effort to improve regional well construction performance

Requirements

•  BSc Degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Experience with well-planning and execution
• Experience with international assignments required
• Experience in deep water drilling operations if filling a deep water drilling engineering position
• Able to effectively organise and communicate thoughts
• Experience with well-designed software as well as Microsoft applications
• Read, write and speak fluent English
• Industry experience with well planning and execution
• Local and regional offshore experience
• Legacy MPN experience is an advantage

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: info@scruplesresourceltd.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

Note

• Please carefully review the job requirements, skills, and job location before applying. Candidates whose CVs do not align with the job description will be disqualified from the recruitment process. It is essential to pay attention to the job description!
• Any candidate who submits their CV without following these instructions will be disqualified and not shortlisted.
• Important: Candidates must have at least 3years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Any candidates who apply without this experience will have their CVs rejected immediately.
• Only qualified candidates who meet the requirements for this position will be contacted. Therefore, please ensure your CV aligns with the role before applying. Do not apply just for the sake of applying. Take your time, align your CV with the job requirements and specifications before submitting it. This is very important.