Drilling Engineer (In-House Drilling Engineer)

The Client is a global company that provides products, services, and solutions to both oil & gas and energy industry  Well planning: Trajectory design based on reservoir targets and local constraints;  Directional well planning for all anticipated directional wells;  Directional Well Planning to include a Geodetic coordinates systems conversion application as well as a Geomatic model updated on a regular basis, i.e. BGGM (to model local Earth Magnetic Field, Dip Angle, and Magnetic Declination);  Directional Well Planning to include well positioning uncertainty calculation based on ISCWSA models;  Directional Well Planning to include way-to-target functionalities for daily well trajectory followup;  CANDIDATE to provide directional maps: i.e. Vertical Section view plot, Plane view plot. The vertical directional map will allow projection of the well profile over unwrapped horizontal departure as opposed to a vertical section plan.  Trajectory plots on request;  Anti-collision calculations with existing wells while designing the trajectory;  Prepare spider plots and travelling cylinders with no-go areas;  Calculate Non-Magnetic spacing requirements to ensure surveys are within Field Acceptance Criteria;  Select and propose BHAs including BHA tendency analysis;  Optimize the position of jars in the BHA with a proper dedicated jar placement software;  Perform hydraulic simulations (expected ESD, ECD and SPP). Recommendations on bit nozzle selection or TFA;  Run Torque and Drag analysis, including casing, liner and other requirements;  Laise with multiple functions to ensure proper fitting between each BHA element (Jars, Reamers, etc.);  Technical support and advice to the CLIENT drilling department on the optimum techniques to realize the objectives of the well;  Recommend BHAs, drilling assemblies to achieve the desired directional requirements. The recommendation shall include documented analysis of the predicted directional behavior, torque and drag, critical buckling, and hydraulics;  Keep survey database up-to-date with the latest drilled wells surveys;  Bit TFA calculation for Steerable Motor applications in order to "Thrust Balance" PDM motor bearing assembly for each application as a function of anticipated Flow Rate, Mud Weight and WOB;  CANDIDATE shall use a BHA tendency predict model for planning, operational, and post-well analysis;  CANDIDATE shall use a computer model to predict critical harmonic rotary speeds and review results of such predictions with CLIENT and make recommendations to minimize the risks of downhole failures due to harmonic peaks;  Recommendations to minimize well tortuosity must be provided;  In a collision-risk environment, assist the Directional Driller on the rig site and solely focus on the wellpath realization and projection a minimum of 45 m ahead. REPORTING  Trajectory plots on a daily basis showing realized versus planned trajectory;  Validate, QC, and sign off final trajectory;  QC data from MWD measurements and gyro measurements, if any;  Provide the Directional Drilling Program and End-of-Well Report.  Keep track of Lessons learned. Software familiarity: DOX, DrillPlan, Perform Toolkit Pro Compass, WellPlan WellArchitect, JewelSuite Well Engineering Experience in the role 5-10 years in onshore /in-house drilling engineering  University degree in Engineering/related field Must hasve the following Software familiarity: DOX, DrillPlan, Perform Toolkit Pro Compass, WellPlan WellArchitect, JewelSuite Well Engineering The position is open to Nigerian Nationals