Principal Well Delivery Lead

Job title : Principal Well Delivery Lead

• Lead and coordinate the design, engineering, and planning of wells to ensure optimal performance, safety, and cost-efficiency.
• Develop well architecture and well construction plans based on subsurface requirements, drilling feasibility, and operational constraints.
• Oversee the execution of drilling and completion operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure seamless coordination between field operations and engineering teams to optimize well performance and minimize non-productive time (NPT).
• Evaluate contractor performance and provide recommendations for continuous improvement and contract negotiations.
• Prepare well cost estimates, track actual costs against budget, and provide variance reports.
• Review and approve AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) for well projects.
• Ensure that well design and construction comply with the company's Well Integrity Management standards and industry best practices.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, including drilling, completion, and well integrity engineers.

• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. A Master's Degree will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in well delivery, drilling, and completions within the upstream oil and gas sector.
• Extensive knowledge of onshore and offshore drilling operations, with a track record of successful well delivery projects in Nigeria.
• Previous experience working on challenging assets such as OML blocks or similar fields.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian oil and gas regulations and compliance requirements.
• IWCF Well Control Certification or equivalent is mandatory.
• Proficiency in drilling and well planning software such as WellCat, Landmark, or other industry-standard tools.
• Deep understanding of well delivery processes, including drilling, completion, and well integrity management. Proficiency in well design software and drilling operations.
• Experience in managing large-scale well delivery projects, ensuring on-time, within-budget execution.