Engineering - Wellwork Supervisor III

ABNL Limited was incorporated in 1992 as an Oil and Gas servicing company with a vision to provide professional engineering and technical services to the Oil and Gas exploration and production companies in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Since its incorporation, the company has grown in leaps and bounds, expanding its business horizon, but still within the Oil and Gas sector.

ABNL is a 100% owned indigenous firm, with a shareholding in excess of 100 million Naira. Its' directors are individuals of proven integrity, who over the years have acquired the requisite experience in the Oil and Gas business, as well as in the banking and finance sector. The integrity of the directors and the staff of the company have been a priceless contributive factor in the growth and wellbeing of the company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engineering - Wellwork Supervisor III

Location: Oso Platform, Akwa Ibom 
Employment Type: Contract

Main Functions

• Provides planning support to Well Management Engineers and onsite Company representative at the wellhead platform to support the safe and efficient execution of wellwork, workover or well intervention and related plans.
• Is the primary contact for execution readiness and directly supervises Service Partner personnel at all stages of the operations.
• When offshore, supports Wellwork Coordinator with in-field information to ensure Service Partner personnel work accomplishment, execution needs, logistics for personnel, equipment and services are appropriately organized and managed.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Internal: Immediate work group and interfaces with engineering teams
• External: Work effectively with Service Partners, PIC, Projects and Maintenance reps in SIMOPS area to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Responsible for communicating expectations regarding safety, security, health, and environment; provides guidance and supports managing Safety, Security, Health, and Environment (SSHE) events
• Responsible for communicating oi Systems - oi, Wellwork Integrity Management System - WIMS and Work Management System - WMS expectations on the job site
• Responsible for troubleshooting new/evolving issues to determine root cause (including non-routine failures)
• Monitors wellwork operations to provide feedback and input to the Wellwork Coordinator and Operations Superintendent to ensure procedures are properly followed and emergency situations are appropriately managed
• Responsible for assisting Engineering team in development and evaluation of wellwork procedures / programs for execution feasibility and completeness.
• Responsible for ensuring all applicable procedures are followed as approved and utilizes management of change processes if changes are required
• Responsible for generation of accurate and adequate operations reports
• Influence and interface with Engineering Team with emphasis on providing an understanding of operational and business risks
• Support QA/QC team with inspection of service partner equipment in preparation for field mobilization
• Verify all equipment/supplies received are as ordered and specified in wellwork program and all inspections are up to date
• Verify equipment rig-up and testing are according to Company standards. Review and validate function and pressure testing of BOP Equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve work processes. Capture and submit all Lessons Learned
• Write detailed handovers notes for review with oncoming supervisor
• Mentor / coach early career and less experienced WellWork Supervisors, Production Operators and Engineers
• Coordinate, develop and deliver formal training as required • Supports onsite surveillance requirements for the execution operation
• Interfaces with engineering to ensure understanding of wellwork objectives and procedural requirements
• Perform relief duties as Wells Operations Superintendent (as required).

Skills and Qualifications

• Hold current certification for Well Control
• Minimum of 10 years’ industry experience including wellwork supervisory roles for wellwork, workover, rigless intervention or hydraulic workover unit operations
• Prior experience working for an operator or slickline, coiled tubing or wireline service provider.