General Field Engineer Directional Drilling

 IPMC is one of Nigeria oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology, and services to the oil and gas industry.

The Company operates in Nigeria and has a network of, manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities.

It delivers innovative technologies and services designed to meet the world's current and future energy needs in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner.
Grounded by our core values and inspired by our world-class people, we are committed to being a trusted business partner to those we serve.

Job Responsibilities

DV01-ESG-Field Prof-DD, GenlUnder broad direction, provides on-site supervision of the Directional Drilling (DD) process including projection of well path to predetermined target coordinates.

Understands principles of Bottom Hole assembly (BHA) selection and aspects of DD performance and ensures that BHA's are assembled as planned including correct make-up torque, doping and handling.

Proficient in the use of DD computer software and able to assist in provision of advice and analysis to the client representative at the well site. This shall include all survey calculations and well path projections.

Proficient in updating well profile plots and providing client representative with accurate directional survey data. Aware of client's requirements with regards to surveying procedures.

Assists in the completion of a daily DD report, BHA perfomance report for each BHA run, completion of all service tickets and relevant paperwork (well data spreadsheet, lesson learned/best practice,

End of Job Customer Survey (EJCS) and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) forms). Familiar with the DD aspects of the client's approved drilling programme.

Assists in the inspection of all DD company equipment delivered on the work site.

Interfaces with the MWD engineer to ensure BHA compatibility, planned operating parameters are within specification and correct toolface references are applied.

Maintains records of all DD equipment at well site including dimensional data and condition.

Ensure that all equipment is laid out after use in accordance with company procedures and manifested for backload at the end of the job. Where required ,responsible for sumbitting accuracte daily cost for the DD services.

Participates in perfomance improvement initiatives and peer reviews.

Evaluates individual performance levels of onsite DD personnel. Fosters teamwork among all personnel involved in the performance of the service.

Responsible for Company assets on location. Assures that adequate supplies and equipment are present at the job site at all times.

Qualifications

Skills acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree in a STEM discipline.
A minimum of 5 years as Directional Driller, Sr.

Requires ability to read and interpret designed well plans, directional survey information and other well site data.

Ability to demonstrate technical aptitude of required standards. Must possess good communication, arithmetic, data entry and recording skills.

Must possess relevant rig safety certificates.