JOB PURPOSE: TO DRAFT DRILLING PLANS AND SUPPORT THEIR EXECUTION THROUGH PROVISION OF ENGINEERING ADVISE AND UPDATING WELL DESIGNS AND EXECUTION PLANS.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Supervise the preparation of AFE’s for planned work, review invoices and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Develop and provide timely and well cost data for Exploration Projects.
• Appraise and develop well designs according to internally approved processes.
• Review and advise on drilling and completions work programs and reports for Joint Venture operations and participate in partner meetings if required.
• Identify all the risks for each well design, throughout the Well Delivery Process (WDP) and prepare a risk register.
• Identify lesson learnt from nearby wells, evaluate, and carry out studies for offshore and onshore drilling campaigns.
• Explore and recommend new well designs and technology applications, providing associated risk and economic analyses; implementing where appropriate.
• Supervise monitoring of non-operated drilling and wells operations
• Collaborate with the Joint Venture Partners to ensure that operations are conducted in compliance with industry regulations, UNOC Policies and Standards.
• Supervise the designing of well trajectories, completions, and perforations.
• Prepare drilling and completions work programs and budgets for Company operations.
• Lead the preparation of drilling, completions, and fluid programs.
• Supervise and maintain records of drilling and completions operations.
• Recommend the need for change within the D&C program, operation or contract system and initiate the Management of Change (MOC) process for any deviations.
• Prepare the technical specifications for drilling and completions equipment and other related services required for the Company’s field development operations.
• Prepare Tender Plan and Invitation to Tender and other Bid Documents, conduct Technical and Commercial evaluations of tenders for D&C, and support preparation of Award Recommendation.
• Lead verification and inspections of the provision of materials and equipment for drilling operation and ensure all requirements, and conditions are met.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
• Bachelor of Science degree (Hons) in Drilling, Petroleum, Structural, Mechanical, electrical or Manufacturing /Production Engineering.
• Minimum of six (6) year’s relevant experience.
• Candidates must be well versed in all aspects of completion and workover design and operations.
• Drilling experience is an essential requirement.
• Familiar with policies, guidelines, and procedures related to Drilling & Completions.
• Proficient in using well design & Completions software (e.g., Landmark software), Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint must be demonstrated.
UNOC will ONLY consider online applications submitted through her website on the careers portal at https://www.unoc.co.ug/career-opportunities/
All applications should be submitted not later than Friday 16th June 2023 by 11:59pm. (EAT).
Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Degree, Transcript, Diploma.
Please forward any enquires regarding this advert to recruitment.unoc@unoc.co.ug
UNOC is an equal opportunity employer, any form of lobbying or influence peddling during the recruitment process shall lead to automatic disqualification.
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