International MPD Engineer (West Africa)

Job Summary:

The employee plans and oversees Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) engineering projects from inception to completion, requiring

technical expertise in MPD applications to execute on challenging wells.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze pre-specified hydraulics scenarios by running hydraulic models

• Develop MPD training materials and coordinate and conduct MPD training, if necessary, for

office and rig personnel

• Schedule post-well evaluations and after-action analysis meetings

• Report results related to the well and MPD objectives

• Responsible for documenting engineering and operational lessons learned and best practices

• Establish positive client relationships across all organizational levels to advocate for MPD

solutions

• Prepare recommendations for improvements to the MPD system and operations

• Calculate pressure drops through interconnecting piping equipment

• Develop rig drawings showing the location of MPD-related rig equipment, piping tie-in points,

and rig zone ratings of the area selected for MPD equipment

• Develop kick-response scenarios related to the MPD system capabilities (MPD Well Control

Matrix)

• Coordinate and review HAZOP/HAZID

• Review operator safety cases and modify for project-specific applications

• Develop the procedural and training requirements related to the well objectives and MPD

applications, HAZID/HAZOP awareness, MPD operations, MPD procedures, and HSE for MPD

Experience, Education & Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent engineering degree, or technical diploma and relevant experience

• 5-7+ years of experience in strategizing and implementing MPD operations (Onshore and

Offshore)

• 5+ years of experience in engineering or applications roles

• Demonstrated ability in project management

• Ability to work on rotation 28/28 or an alternative cycle

PREFERRED:

• Proficiency in strategic planning and implementation

• Expertise and background in well design and planning, encompassing casing design, BHA

design, and cementing design

• IWCF Level 4 Well Control (Combined Surface and Subsea)