Completions Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Workforce Group

Purpose Statement

• The Completions Subject Matter Expert would be in charge of providing well construction expertise in the areas of Well Completions across the entire value chain of appraisal, exploration and development wells.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the undertaking Completions activities for well planning and well designs
• Planning and execution of exploration, appraisal, and development Completions Operations
• Conduct detailed Well engineering studies and plan Well operations
• Ensure accurate AFE costs are prepared and managed for each project
• Ensure the most cost-effective techniques and equipment are utilized to improve well constructing
• Promote competitive advantage through developing cost-effective Well Completion programmes to implement Company’s exploration, appraisal and development Well campaign.
• Actively drive the identification, development, and implementation of new technologies and the opportunities to optimize field operations.
• Remain current on new technologies for assigned domain and advise on cost and efficiency gains where applicable
• Vary, change or re-schedule the operations outlined in the Well programme when required in order to achieve the Well objectives, upon approval.
• Supervise all daily, weekly, monthly, end of Well and special reports on operational activities.
• Monitoring the daily progress of well operations; safety and ensuring the good maintenance of the well
• Provide technical support for operational activities such as data quality assurance and interpretation.
• Provide answers and advisory to technical questions.
• Ensure Completion Operations Procedures & Manuals are accurately developed and implemented.
• Co-ordinate and control an efficient, safe and economical execution of exploration, appraisal and development, redevelopment and workover Well operations for onshore and offshore rigs in accordance with approved programmes.
• Ensure HSSE objectives for well delivery are clear and form the basis upon which operations will be conducted.
• Ensure the scope of work for all Contractors is clear.
• Actively participate in all well constructions, well completion contracting process.
• Lead the technical and HSSE management of relevant service provider contracts.
• Collaborate with contractors regarding performance, future plans, variances, etc. as needed.
• Co-ordinate and manage the company personnel and contractors under his supervision.
• Provide Well control and emergency planning response expertise
• Liaise with government agencies, including NUPRC, NNPC, NAPIMS, NCDMB, etc. as required on all Well operations related activities. Ensure compliance with all government regulations and environmental certification.
• Ensure that the programme and reporting meet all relevant standards and legal requirements.
• Plan, supervise and coordinate all Well Completions related activities. Train and develop assigned staff to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
• Provide input for cost optimization and efficiency gains without compromising Quality and Safety
• Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures: Implement approved Section / Department policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures in order to support execution of the Section's / Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.
• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the function in line with the Company Performance framework.
• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes. Identify areas for improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best Industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
• Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability: Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and Code of Practices.
• Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Management.

Job Requirements

• Possess minimum of 15 (fifteen) years active experience in Well Completion with minimum 10 (ten) years in senior supervisory Well Construction/Well Completions position in a high project load environment with intense activity periods.
• Experience in the Niger Delta is essential
• Previous experience and demonstrated proficiency in a similar Well engineering role in a large Operating company or oilfield services company especially with deviated and horizontal wells in Land, swamp and offshore well intervention, well completion and well test.
• Degreed engineer (master’s in petroleum engineering or Well Engineering desirable.)
• Valid IWCF Well control certificate (Supervisor Level as a minimum)
• Knowledge, experience and demonstrated proficiency in all the activities described above.
• A Hybrid experience across OFSE and E&P is preferred and an added advantage
• Computer literate with competency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency with Industry recognized Well Engineering/Well Construction software
• A good understanding of the entire value chain of the Well construction/Well completion domain: Strong understanding of QHSSE, Well Planning, Rig and Rig operations, Drilling/Completion Fluids/Chemicals, Completion designs (Single, Dual, Tandem, Tapered & Comingled), Completion accessories, Completion Packers, Bits, MWD/LWD/DD, OCTGs, Wellheads and Xmas Tress, Mud Logging, Wireline, Cementing, completions and Testing
• Knowledge, experience and demonstrated proficiency in all the activities described above.
• Well Completion, Well intervention, workover problem solving
• Quality and Safety Focused
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent Organization and Planning Skills
• Professional, Collaborative, and flexible approach to work with
• Strong presentation skills.