Slurry 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: Slurry Specialist 

Location: Nigeria

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced slurry systems for pipeline construction projects, focusing on directional drilling, open trenching, and trenchless technology.
• Collaborate with project managers to align slurry operations with overall project timelines, budgets, and technical goals.
• Develop custom slurry compositions based on in-depth geotechnical assessments, pipe dimensions, and project-specific requirements.
• Optimize slurry formulations to enhance soil stabilization, borehole integrity, and lubrication during drilling.
• Introduce innovations in slurry systems to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impacts.
• Prepare, mix, and test slurry to ensure proper viscosity, density, and other parameters.
• Monitor slurry circulation and pressure systems during operations to ensure efficiency.
• Oversee real-time monitoring of slurry properties, including viscosity, density, gel strength, and filtration loss, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Manage the selection, calibration, and maintenance of slurry-related equipment, including pumps, mixers, and separation systems.
• Analyze soil conditions and adjust slurry formulations as required.
• Perform regular inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting of slurry pumps, tanks, and pipelines.
• Maintain detailed logs of slurry operations, including quantities used and system performance.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues and ensure minimal downtime during operations.
• Ensure slurry operations meet all local, national, and international environmental standards.
• - Collaborate with operators and engineers to ensure smooth operation of tunneling systems.
• - Identify and mitigate potential slurry-related risks during construction to protect workers, assets, and the environment.
• - Provide expert-level technical support during critical phases of the project, including complex geologies and challenging bore paths.
• - Train and mentor team members on slurry system design, handling, safety, and operational best practices.
• Serve as the key point of contact for slurry-related inquiries from stakeholders, contractors, and regulators.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in slurry design, application, and management within pipeline construction or related sectors, with proven expertise in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), micro tunneling, or similar trenchless construction techniques.
• Must be certified in the following areas of competence: Certified Drilling Fluids Specialist from API or IADC, Certified GINT User or MudPro Certified

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.