Drill Stem Testing (DST) Operations Engineer at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

SPIE Oil & Gas Services (part of the SPIE Group) provides a complete range of services to some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies through its network of offices in 25 countries across Africa, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific.

Our turnover has more than doubled in the last few years thanks to the dedication of our 4,000 employees to whom we give training, recognition, and genuine opportunities for career development. In order to support this growth, SPIE Oil & Gas Services is always seeking talented individuals to join its teams.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Drill Stem Testing (DST) Operations Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job description

• SPIE Services Nigeria Limited is currently looking for Drill Stem Testing (DST) Operations Engineer to join its work force in Nigeria.

Job Responsibilities

• Participates in planning, equipment procurement, equipment preparation, service company coordination, optimizations, for Deepwater DST and surface well testing operations
• Prepare DST program which includes operations sequence, risk assessment, contingency steps. Knowledgeable in Deepwater DST troubleshooting and operations closeout routine.
• Provides technical support to Drilling Superintendent and site personnel during DST well site operations. Ensures procedures are followed by well site supervisors. Where applicable ensures Management of Change (MOC) is prepared & risk assessed timely to continue operations.
• Organize and lead the complete well on paper (CWOP) and risk assessment sessions for DST operations.
• Performs visits to services companies to oversee equipment preparation and drive service quality.
• Perform rig site visit for equipment intake, rig up, and assist the site supervisors onsite as required; fill into the role of rig site supervisor when there are gaps in site supervision
• Ensures lessons learnt and best practices are communicated to service company and other stakeholders.
• Follows well KPI and service quality database, and benchmark operations against planned performance.
• Actively participates in performance and Drilling & Wells Improvement Process (DWIP) meetings. Follow up and close out any highlighted DST related and other improvement actions.
• Participate in DST and surface well test contractor service quality and safety audits
• Ensure DST related WELLVIEW DDR entries are accurate
• Track DST operations spend vs budget to ensure there is sufficient fund for the project.

HSE Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates personal commitment to COMPANY HSE Policy
  Maintains awareness of and ensures compliance with all relevant Statutory and COMPANY HSE standards.
• Actively participates in Company safety awareness and initiative schemes and ensures the contractors under his/her responsibility are compliant
• Promote personnel safety, protection of the environment and COMPANY assets in all assigned operations
• Ensure all aspects of the DST and surface well testing preparation and operations comply with COMPANY Referential and best practices.
• Responsible for avoiding major risks relating to COMPANY DST and surface well test operation

Profile
Qualifications / Experience Required:

• Minimum of HND or BSc in Engineering domain with >10-years Deepwater DST experience
• Team spirit and good interpersonal skills. Good English oral, written presentation and communication skill
• Basic experience in Deepwater DST contracts management and DST project financing
• Subsea DST/landing string design and DST String Stress Analysis (using WellCAT or equivalent)
• Surface well test equipment design, sizing and optimization
• In-depth knowledge of DST/well equipment, surface well test equipment, subsea landing string, general drilling and completion techniques
• Excellent analytical, reporting, communication, leadership, and negotiation skills
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills for process and technical issues
• Sound knowledge of the local regulations (and best practices) governing DST and surface well testing in Nigerian Deepwater Context
  • Possess the following certifications:
    BOSIET /THUET certificate and annual medical examination certificate.
  • Category A, Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS).
    Shall possess a valid OSP (Offshore Safety Permit)
  • IWCF Level 4 Combined Supervisor.
  • Well Intervention Pressure Control – Engineer Level-4 may be considered if the candidate shall pass IWCF Level-4 combined in less than 1-month after resumption.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.