Gyro Specialist at HDD Thailand - Enikkom Limited - Dexterous Human Resources

Dexterous Human Resources - Our client, HDD Thailand - Enikkom Limited is a leading HDD contractor and pioneering force in Nigeria, specializing in managing diverse investment portfolios across key sectors. With a strong presence in engineering and construction, dredging and piling, energy and oil & gas, and transportation and haulage.

As we embark on a new pipeline construction project, we are recruiting skilled and enthusiastic professionals to contribute to our dynamic and growing team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Gyro Specialist

Location: Nigeria

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee the setup and execution of gyroscopic surveys to ensure accurate monitoring of pipeline alignment and direction during directional drilling operations.
• Operate gyro systems to accurately measure the borehole path and compare it to the proposed design specifications.
• Provide real-time adjustments and corrections during the drilling process based on gyro survey data to avoid deviations from the intended route.
• Analyze gyroscopic data to assess drilling performance and make recommendations to improve efficiency and alignment accuracy.
• Prepare detailed reports of gyroscopic survey results for project teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of gyro readings, deviations, and changes in the borehole direction.
• Perform gyro surveys to measure borehole trajectories in real-time.
• Calibrate and maintain gyro survey equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Analyze survey data to determine borehole deviations and provide corrective recommendations
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to project teams
• Collaborate with drilling teams to ensure alignment with project specifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards during survey operations.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain gyroscopic equipment to ensure optimal performance throughout the pipeline construction project.
• Perform regular checks on gyro systems to ensure their functionality and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with gyro systems to minimize downtime during drilling operations.
• Work closely with the drilling crew, engineers, and survey teams to ensure alignment between gyroscopic data and drilling activities.
• Provide support and advice to the directional drilling team to optimize borehole path and ensure precise drilling.
• Assist in planning and executing complex pipeline crossings that require specialized gyro techniques.
• Verify that the gyroscopic survey data meets project standards and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards for gyro operations and survey data collection.
• Perform regular calibration checks on all gyroscopic equipment to guarantee data integrity and accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations related to gyro operations in pipeline construction.
• Ensure proper documentation of safety checks and operational reports.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Geophysical), Surveying, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience working with gyroscopic or directional survey equipment in pipeline construction or directional drilling projects.
• Must be certified in the following areas of competence: IADD Certification on gyro applications in directional drilling, API RP 78: Qualification for directional drilling operations, API RP 7G: Guidance on drill string design and bottomhole assembly, Autodesk AutoCAD, Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP).

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resumes and Cover Letters to: hddenikkom@gmail.com and copy: stakeholder.recruitment@ncdmb.gov.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Interested applicants are requested to review in details, the responsibilities of the roles, as well as the qualifications and requirements before applying
• Only applications received via the stipulated email will be considered.
• For Further Enquiries kindly call or whatsapp +234 (0)9160008449.