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Senior Drilling / Well Intervention Subsea Advisor at Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited (PPNL)

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    Deadline: Jul 24, 2026

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    PADUA PETROLEUM NIGERIA LIMITED (PPNL) is an indigenous company established to provide a unique range of services to the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry. We venture into the this industry with the objective of building on existing limited in- country capacity. In view of the enormous opportunities which abound in the Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria and the ...

    Senior Drilling / Well Intervention Subsea Advisor

    Reporting To: Drilling Manager / Well Intervention Manager / Wells Superintendent
    Contract Duration: As specified by project requirements and expatriate assignment terms.

    Job Purpose

    • The Senior Drilling/Well Intervention Subsea Advisor is responsible for providing expert technical leadership, strategic guidance, and operational oversight for subsea drilling, completion, workover, and well intervention activities.
    • The role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of offshore well operations while maintaining compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The position also plays a key role in mentoring personnel, optimizing operational performance, and supporting knowledge transfer initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities
    Technical Leadership and Advisory Support:

    • Provide expert technical advice and strategic guidance for subsea drilling, completion, workover, and well intervention operations.
    • Review and approve drilling programs, well intervention procedures, risk assessments, contingency plans, and operational strategies.
    • Lead technical evaluations and provide recommendations for operational optimization and performance improvement.
    • Support the planning and execution of deepwater and ultra-deepwater drilling and intervention campaigns.
    • Ensure compliance with well integrity and barrier management requirements throughout all phases of operations.
    • Participate in technical reviews, operational readiness assessments, and project assurance activities.

    Subsea Systems Oversight:

    • Provide technical oversight of subsea equipment and systems, including:
      • Blowout Preventers (BOPs)
      • Marine riser systems
      • Subsea trees
      • Wellheads
      • Subsea control systems
      • Choke and kill systems
      • Completion and intervention equipment
    • Review equipment performance, maintenance strategies, reliability data, and certification requirements.
    • Support equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and failure investigations.
    • Ensure operational readiness and integrity of critical well control equipment.

    Well Intervention and Drilling Operations:

    • Provide technical leadership during critical drilling and intervention operations.
    • Support wireline, electric line, coiled tubing, pumping, stimulation, and mechanical intervention activities.
    • Monitor daily drilling and intervention operations and recommend improvements to reduce Non-Productive Time (NPT).
    • Participate in well planning, operational reviews, and performance management processes.
    • Review operational reports, lessons learned, and performance indicators.
    • Support contractor management and service quality assurance activities.

    Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities:

    • Promote and enforce compliance with company HSE policies and industry best practices.
    • Lead HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, JSA, and operational risk assessment activities.
    • Ensure strict compliance with well control and barrier management requirements.
    • Participate in incident investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
    • Foster a strong safety culture throughout drilling and intervention operations.

    Project and Stakeholder Management:

    • Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation activities.
    • Interface with operators, drilling contractors, service companies, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders.
    • Participate in project reviews, audits, and assurance activities.
    • Provide strategic recommendations to improve operational efficiency and asset performance.

    Knowledge Transfer and Capacity Development:

    • Mentor and coach local drilling, well intervention, and subsea personnel.
    • Lead structured knowledge transfer and competency development initiatives.
    • Facilitate technical workshops, training sessions, and lessons-learned reviews.
    • Support localization and succession planning programs in line with national content objectives.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
    • Master's Degree in a relevant engineering or management discipline is advantageous.
    • Professional engineering registration or membership in a recognized engineering institution is preferred.

    Experience:

    • Minimum of 25 years' experience in offshore drilling, well intervention, and subsea operations within the oil and gas industry.
    • Minimum of 20 years' experience in senior supervisory, advisory, superintendent, or management roles related to drilling and well intervention operations.
    • Extensive experience with subsea drilling systems, BOPs, marine risers, wellheads, subsea trees, and well control equipment.
    • Proven experience supporting deepwater and ultra-deepwater drilling and intervention campaigns.
    • Demonstrated experience in complex well operations, well integrity management, and operational optimization.
    • International offshore project experience is highly preferred.

    Required Certifications:

    • IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification (Supervisor Level or Equivalent).
    • BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS.
    • HUET Certification.
    • Offshore Medical Certificate.
    • HAZID/HAZOP and Risk Assessment Training.
    • Incident Investigation Training.
    • Any client-specific or project-required certifications.

    Technical Skills:

    • Expert knowledge of drilling, completion, workover, and well intervention operations.
    • Extensive understanding of subsea well systems and well control equipment.
    • Strong knowledge of well integrity and barrier management principles.
    • Familiarity with API, ISO, IOGP, IWCF, and international drilling standards.
    • Experience in drilling performance optimization and operational assurance.
    • Ability to review engineering designs, well programs, procedures, and technical specifications.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and drilling management software.

    Competencies:

    • Strong leadership and technical decision-making capabilities.
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
    • Strong planning, coordination, and project management skills.
    • Ability to manage high-risk operations and critical situations.
    • Strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
    • Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
    • Ability to work effectively in multicultural and international project environments.

    Preferred Additional Requirements:

    • Experience with MODUs, drillships, semi-submersibles, intervention vessels, and offshore production facilities.
    • Demonstrated expertise in deepwater and ultra-deepwater developments.
    • Proven capability in mentoring and developing local technical personnel.
    • Experience supporting major offshore field development, brownfield intervention, and production optimization projects.
    • Strong understanding of international regulatory requirements and offshore industry best practices.

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