Hobark International (UK) Limited Recruits Senior Drilling Supervisor (Jack-up Rig)

Hobark International (UK) Limited is the staffing division of the Hobark group. HIL delivers complete recruitment solution for all segments of the Oil & Gas industry. These tailored solutions include everything from the initial client briefing to the final candidate, or project group, offer.

We are recuiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Senior Drilling Supervisor (Jack-up Rig)
Reference Code:  65767564

Location: Lagos

Job Description
Description of the Work:

• Supervision of a jack-up rig to achieve the safe and efficient delivery of development, exploration and appraisal wells, in water depths between 19ft and 200ft, offshore Nigeria (OML-123).
• Operations involve the following special challenges:
• High angle / extended reach drilling,
• Casing cementations (long cement columns),
• Drilling depleted reservoirs,
• Use of splitter wellhead technology,
• Potential for deep leg penetrations (>150ft),
• Third party staff, service and equipment quality,
• Complex supply chain and logistics.
• Interaction with other departments (engineering, production, logistics, etc.).
• Rig based, 28 / 28 rotation.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, of which at least 3 in a similar position.
• Extensive experience involving of jack-up rig operations, knowledge of semi's and land rigs would be beneficial.
• Previous Nigerian / West African experience is advantageous.

Education

• Technical / engineering qualification preferred.
• BOSIET offshore firefighting and survival or equivalent, including HUET.
• IWCF sub sea well control at supervisory level or equivalent.

Other Requirements

• Exemplary HSE leadership.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, capable of leading effectively in a multi-cultural society.
• Preference will be given to candidates with sound drilling engineering knowledge,
• ideally acquired while working for a large international operator.

Remuneration
Competitive day rate, paid overseas by first week of following month, net of Nigerian Income Tax. Travel days paid.

Contract Duration
12 months, renewable based on performance.

Project Duration
3 years. Upon completion, reassignment to other projects is a possibility.

Application Closing Date
17th February, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online