Completions Engineer III Job at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited (formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) was established in 1996 as a partnership between Moody International Group and Nigerian investors. Since commencing operations in March 1997 the company continues to grow and exerts its presence in numerous Projects in the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Completions Engineer III

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Contract
Category: Automobile / Automotive

Main Functions

• Prepare detailed engineering designs and coordinate all phases of planning and completing a well
• Ensure the geological and reservoir objectives of the well are met while assuring the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental protection are applied to the well design and execution.
• Prepare designs and well plans representing the optimal costs and investments for the wells.
• In a Technical role, provide review and support to Drill team designs and operations described above, as well as evaluate and progress new technology. Could include subsea technology.

Tasks and Responsibilites

• Responsible for the development, review, and approval process associated with a comprehensive completions program.
• Primarily responsible for: – Preparation of cost estimates for selection of optimal alternatives – Material and equipment selection and evaluation. – Government regulatory requirements, approvals and permits. – Technical bid preparations and analysis.
• Work closely with other groups to assure the program is based on all available geological and reservoir information and drilling information from other wells in the area.
• Provide completion surveillance and engineering assessments and presents recommendations to Operations Superintendent on critical activities and problems.
• Provide surveillance and technical assistance on development projects, equipment testing and new procedures.
• Work in conjunction with safety, environmental and field operations personnel to optimize safety performance
• Responsible for new completions and workovers including the execution and completion of timing projects; post evaluation of capital projects and financial accruals of timing projects
• Will act as interface/liaison engineer with joint venture partner.
• Identify opportunities for better application of completions technology to decrease completion costs and timing efficiencies
• Prepare cost analyses, estimates for the completion costs; partner with Drilling to plan completion costs
• Facilitate the preparation and monitor capital budgets relating to completions and well design.
• Ensure accurate and sustainable quality of data for timing projects
• Interact daily with completion foreman, drilling leadership, etc.
• Interact with completion Service Company representing to improve efficiency operations and cost outlays
• Identify and apply industry best practices as applicable
• Work in conjunction with safety, environmental and field operations personnel to optimize safety performance.

Skills and Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• Broad and extensive knowledge of completions design, equipment, operations, standards and specifications. This could include subsea systems technology.
• Strong personal effectiveness in leadership, communications, interpersonal skills, and teamwork
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications
• Extensive well management expertise and advanced proficiency in the following skill areas:
• Wellbore Hydraulics, Well Performance, Completion Design, Workover Design, Fluid Flow & Hydraulics, Well Integrity Management, Operations Support and Surveillance, Artificial Lift, Subsurface Equipment, Wellheads, Trees & Surface Equipment, Wellwork Units, Surveillance & Optimization, Maintenance & Reliability System, Well Surveillance and Well Performance,
• Capacity Enhancement and Operations Support and Surveillance.
• Local and regional offshore experience
• Legacy MPN experience is an advantage.