General Manager (GM), Drilling & Well Completion at a Leading Independent Upstream Oil & Gas Company

We are a leading independent upstream Oil & Gas company in Nigeria with active operatorship of prolific blocks. Based on our current expansion and development programs, we are seeking to engage experienced, intelligent and resourceful candidates in the capacity below:

Job Title: General Manager (GM), Drilling & Well Completion

Location: Nigeria

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage the overall implementation of Company's drilling and well completion operations.
• Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot major drilling and completion problems.
• Provide continuous drilling rigs forward activities forecast and requirements as related to drilling and well completions.
• Manage Company's HSE policy and procedure for drilling and well completions.
• Responsible for directing the execution of appropriate procedures for well drilling projects.
• Must be capable of applying operational, engineering and management principles to resolve problems and optimize drilling, completion, work-over, supply chain, logistics, planning and scheduling activities.
• Provide immediate and effective solutions for operational continuity, equipment malfunctions and other onsite problems.
• Liaise with project partners, such as geologists and drilling contractors etc, in order to keep up-to-date on all developments that may have an impact on drilling activities.
• Ensuring that drilling and well completion operations comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, wit respect to health and safety and emergency procedures
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Knwoledge and Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in a core Engineering discipline with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division. A Master's degree or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in an E&P Company with a proven track record of operations management.
• Must have experience in field development plans, execution and management.
• Must have a proven ability to plan / lead projects and must be able to work under pressure. Must have strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills to work in a multidisciplinary and multi-tasking team.
• Must have a proven ability to plan/lead projects and must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be result oriented and committed to company goals.
• Must be capable of representing the company with regulatory and government agencies.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.