Senior HP-HT Drilling Engineer - Cameroon

SCOPE OF WORK

Lead engineer for Exploration HP-HT project in Opco’s especially Cameroon exploration and delineation operationsPrepare all input to Well Proposals, ATD, Basis Of Design and Drilling Programme in conjunction with Support Team in Geneva and DoualaTo support the Drilling Operations Manager and perform drilling engineering and procedure writing in cooperation with support functions in Geneva for engineering, production technology, economics, finance and subsurface for drilling activities.To identify those technologies and solutions which are most likely to determine the optimum methods of drilling these wells (MPD etc.)To prepare all well cost estimates and submit AFE’s as per procedure.Follow up of HP-HT operation with travel to Opco for technical and operational supportPrepare and issue specialist reports on drilling related aspects of operations as required.In collaboration with the OPCO, prepare the final well report and conduct cost variance report for the AFE cost versus actual cost.Prepare for and coordinate DWOP as well as associated workshops and milestone meetings in accordance with Well Delivery Process Guidelines.Provide duty cover and delegate to Drilling Operations Manager as requested.Provide input to new APC drilling policies, procedures, manuals and guidelines in accordance with corporate standards.

Key Experience and skills

A minimum 10 years industry experience with an Operating Company in a well engineering/operations function.Knowledge of HP-HT engineering process and operations including use of MPD technologyOperational experience in West Africa with an Operating Company.Ability to fluently write and speak English (French would be a positive).Ability to function in a multi-discipline team.Exposure to start-up operations.Ideally offshore field experience as a Drilling Engineer/Supervisor.

Ability to communicate in a corporate environment.

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