KCA Deutag is one of the world’s leading drilling and engineering contractors working onshore and offshore with a focus on safety, quality and operational performance, with over 125 years of experience.

We operate approximately 100 drilling rigs in over 20 countries employing more than 8,000 people in Africa, Europe, Russia, the Middle East, the Caspian Sea, South East Asia and The Americas.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Drilling Project Manager (DPM)
Location: Nigeria
Reports To: Drilling Superintendent (DS)

Purpose of Job
The Drilling Project Manager is responsible for the safe, economic and efficient operation of the rig and camp In accordance with KCA Deutag (Company) Business Managements Systems (DMS).
Clients standards and Country laws.

Area(s) of Responsibility:
To demonstrate and promote safety leadership.
To plan and manage the activities of the drilling crews such that drilling operations are conducted:
Safety, efficiently and effectively
In accordance with Company and Operator’s policies and to the highest standards of international good oilfield practice
In conformance with applicable legislation and standards,
To work with the Operator’s representatives and those of other contractors at site to optimize the use of resources, achieve cohesion of the inputs to drilling operations and to create a spirit of cross-company teamwork
To apply his experience directly In the event of non-routine activities on the rig and to assume control and manage the crews and resources In the event of an incipient or actual emergency or incident
To advise the Reid Superintendent I Area Manager and Operator’s representative of all issues which could merit their attention
To maintain, arid enhance as appropriate, the rig and associated equipment to retain its asset value and marketability, and to continuously develop improvements to rig site practices so as to enhance safety and performance


Job Title: Senior Mechanical Supervisor
Location: Nigeria
Reports To: Drilling Project Manager

Purpose of Job
The Senior Mechanical Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance of all equipment as well as the associated upkeep of the records and repair history and compliance with company policies.
They are responsible for the health and safety of all persons under their authority.

Area(s) of Responsibility
Alt equipment and systems on the rig.
Rig structure and integrity.
Compliance with Class and Company requirements for repairs and upkeep oral associated records.


Job Title: Senior Electrical Supervisor
Location: Nigeria
Report to: Drilling Project Manager

Purpose of Job
The Senior Electrical Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance of alt equipment as well as the associated upkeep of the records and repair history and compliance with company policies.
He is responsible for the health and surety of all persons under his authority.

Area(s) of Responsibility
All equipment and systems on the rig.
Rig structure and integrity
Compliance with Class and Company requirements for repairs and upkeep or all associated records.

Application Closing Date
8th November, 2016.

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