Petroleum Engineer

GlobeKonect Petrochemical & Energy is a prominent and diversified energy company that deals in oil, gas, chemical and renewable energy. We are in search of an analytical, experienced and professional Petroleum Engineer to join our dynamic and dedicated team in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

    Job Description  

As a Petroleum Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe extraction of hydrocarbon deposits, such as oil and natural gas. You will assist with the location of natural petroleum reservoirs and to devise the best methods of extraction, development and production of oil and gas.

   Duties and Responsibilities

* Maintain on-site drilling and pumping equipment.

* Evaluate and recommend flow rate enhancement.

* Analyse, interpret and monitor the geological formation data.

* Provide direction to Junior Technologists within the Department.

* Determine the extraction risks and the best methods of extraction.

* Ascertain extraction risks, such as an area’s potential for earthquakes.

* Determine the most efficient way to fracture shale beds to free the gas or oil.

* Ensure extraction and transportation respect safety and environmental regulations.

* Evaluate and makes recommendations on purchasing petroleum application software.

* Manage and control wells with branches at the bottom (horizontal and multilateral wells).

* Manage contractor relationships inline with health, safety and environmental performance.

* Prepare written material including cabinet papers, briefing notes, reports and presentations.

* Determine the most efficient way to drill through internal divisions for a free-flowing single well.

* Participate with other officials of the department in the assessment of hydrocarbon resources and reserves.

* Partake in development of production and drilling forecasts, development strategies and policy recommendations.

* Design methods of extracting oil and gas safely and efficiently using specialist computer applications and mathematical models.

* Use surveys, testing, and analysis to evaluate new reservoirs to determine profits and to create low-cost drilling and extraction plans.

* Use well and reservoir remote sensing technology and surveillance data to manage the value of the reservoir and decide on appropriate engineering interventions.

   Minimum Job Requirements

* Cover letter.

* CV/Resume.

* Bachelor’s degree in petroleum, civil, mechanical, chemical or related field.

* At least 4-5 years of work experience as a Petroleum Engineer; or experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

* Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for work experience on a year for year basis.

   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

* Good IT, research, and survey skills.

* Ability to lead and manage field-based teams.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

* Ability to work keep with solid fitness and stamina.

* Knowledge of technical presentations and reporting.

* Great Analytical, technical, numerical and problem-solving skills.

* An in-depth, creative knowledge of extraction techniques and principles.

* Skill in organising resources, establishing priorities, and working efficiently.

* The ability to handle a physically demanding and stressful work environment.

* Willingness and ability to be held accountable for multi-million dollar operations.

* Ability to communicate fluently in English language and read technical drawings.

* The ability to work effectively in an ethnically diverse and international environment.

* Good knowledge of MS Excel, Microsoft office and Petroleum engineering softwares.

* Strong understanding of electrical power systems, circuitry, and risk management issues.

* Knowledge of computer to perform mathematical and other types of specialised analyses.

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