Addax Petroleum Vacancies: Senior Geologist

Addax Petroleum, one of the largest independent oil producers in West Africa, is currently in search of highly talented and well-experienced professionals with appropriate skill sets to help build capacity for current and future expansion within its Asset Management, Human Resource Management and Drilling Engineering teams.
Job Title: Senior Geologist REF: ASM1001
Requirements
• Carry out geological work required for the timely execution of designated projects in an efficient and cost effective manner. according to agreed technical specifications and standards
• Develop 3D static geological models to support dynamic simulation, field reviews. field development plans and ongoing drilling activities
• Identify and evaluate infill and appraisal well opportunities in designated projects
• Provide geological input into well proposals and field development plans and presentation of same to partners and local approval agencies
• Provide technical/operational advice while drilling and maintain up-to-date well progress data. subsurface maps and geological information
• Prepare and obtain approval for contracts to cover geological technical work associated with third party service providers as required to support in-house technical teams. and ensure adherence/compliance with agreed scopes of work and contract ceiling values
• Efficient supervision, mentoring and coaching of less experienced geological staff
Qualification and Experience
• B.Sc or M.Scdegree in Geology.
• Minimum of 12 relevant years experience in production geology (preferably with a major international operator) including exposure to well site drilling operations, reservoir geology, fault modeling, petrophysics, seismic interpretation, formation evaluation, 3D stalic sedimentology, reservoir engineering and geological modeling.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can get the full job descriptions and person specifications on
http://netserveafrica.com/careers/addaxpetroleum/
Applicants are required to complete the electronic form and attached their resume. Please ensure that you specify the vacancy you wish to apply for.
This advert closes 18th May 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Addax Petroleum Vacancies: Senior Geologist

Senior Reservoir Engineer Wanted at Addax Petroleum

Addax Petroleum, one of the largest independent oil producers in West Africa, is currently in search of highly talented and well-experienced professionals with appropriate skill sets to help build capacity for current and future expansion within its Asset Management, Human Resource Management and Drilling Engineering teams.
Job Title: Senior Reservoir Engineer Ref: ASM 1002
Requirements
• Monitor field performance, analyse relevant data and ensure that reservoirs are being properly managed. production is maximised and recoveries are optimal
• Establish. monitor and update reservoir management strategies
• Prepare data-decks for simulation models to Include rock properties, relative permeability, PVT, capillary pressure, vertical lift performance. well specification and production data
• Carry out history match exercises using historical production data and pressure information
• Perform prediction simulation runs to evaluate ranges of possible development options
• Provide production forecasts and reserves estimates for planning and reserves reporting
• Perform reservoir engineering studies using classical analytical techniques (e.g. material balance. fractional flow. decline curve analysis)
• Provide reservoir engineering input into well proposals and field development plans and presentation of same to partners and local approval agencies
• Recommend and prepare detailed data gathering programmes (pressure surveys. PLTs etc) for fields and reservoirs.
Qualification
• B.Sc or M.Sc degree in Petroleum Engineering
• Minimum of 12 years experience in the Oil and Gas Industry (preferably with a major international operator) of which at least 10 years must have been spent conducting integrated reservoir and other technical studies. Expert proficiency in Eclipse and a good understanding of static modeling.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can get the full job descriptions and person specifications on
http://netserveafrica.com/careers/addaxpetroleum/
Applicants are required to complete the electronic form and attached their resume. Please ensure that you specify the vacancy you wish to apply for.
This advert closes 18th May 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Senior Reservoir Engineer Wanted at Addax Petroleum

Addax Petroleum recruits Head Learning & Development

Addax Petroleum, one of the largest independent oil producers in West Africa, is currently in search of highly talented and well-experienced professionals with appropriate skill sets to help build capacity for current and future expansion within its Asset Management, Human Resource Management and Drilling Engineering teams.
Job Title: Head, Learning & Development Ref: HRM 1001
This role is responsible for providing leadership for a proactive and integrated leaming and development function which develops, manages and delivers the APDNL Corporate Development Plan to meet the short and long term goals of the business.
Requirements
• Develop, implement and review learning and development strategies geared at creating and sustaining a top class workforce as well as fostering a strong learning culture within APDNL
• Ensure that APDNL is in compliance with all Laws, Regulations and Directives governing or impacting the Oil & Gas industry relative to Learning & Development
• Support the Manager, Human Resources as part of the HR Management Team in developing HR strategies, policies and practices which demonstrably underpin the achievement of the company’s Corporate Strategy
• Ensure the Company’s Learning & Development strategies and practices support the APDNL Competency Framework and reflect the APDNL business plan as well as the Nigerian Local Content Development Agenda
• Act as an advisor and business partner to Line Management as well as the Manager, Human Resource on Learning & Development issues
• The Learning & Development Manager is the custodian of the APDNL Succession Plan and the APDNL Nigerianisation Plan and will partner with Line Managers to ensure that these plans consistently deliver on stated goals
• Provide effective leadership to the Training & Performance Management Teams
Qualification and Experience
• A good Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, preferably Human Resource Management & Development MBA or M Sc in Business or Human Resources or Organizational Development will be a strong advantage
• Typically 7-10 years of quality experience in Learning, Performance Management, Organizational Development or Human Resource Management / Development with at least 2 years at Supervisory / Management level preferably in the Oil & Gas industry
• Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing competency frameworks and succession programs as well as in managing/driving organizational change
• Must be strongly technology-enabled , demonstrating familiarity with HR I Talent Management Software and the Microsoft Office Suite of Programmes
• Superior communicating, influencing and consulting skills
• Membership of a recognized professional body is desirable e.g. CIPM, CIPD or SHRM
How to Apply
Interested applicants can get the full job descriptions and person specifications on
http://netserveafrica.com/careers/addaxpetroleum/
Applicants are required to complete the electronic form and attached their resume. Please ensure that you specify the vacancy you wish to apply for.
This advert closes 18th May 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Addax Petroleum recruits Head Learning & Development

06 May Addax Petroleum Job Vacancies: Associate Drilling Optimization Engineer

Addax Petroleum, one of the largest independent oil producers in West Africa, is currently in search of highly talented and well-experienced professionals with appropriate skill sets to help build capacity for current and future expansion within its Asset Management, Human Resource Management and Drilling Engineering teams.
Job Title: Associate Drilling Optimization Engineer
Description:
• Review database(s) ensure data is optimally organized, up to date and readily available for easy access
• Liaise with the Asset teams and Exploration to provide optimal planning schedules (TWP’s).
Regularly review the TWP’s to provide the best sequence that optimises well delivery as the business requirements evolve
•Provide input to the drilling budget by compiling level 2 cost estimates in conjunction with the Principal Drilling Engineers
• Perform well planning at project identification up to the submission of the FDP in close liaison with the Asset and Drilling teams
• Review well plans using DWOP results to determine means of improving well plans to save cost or reduce time
• Provide well planning schedules and drilling schedules for tracking well plans against actual performance
• Compile performance data per rig, making comparisons against the other rigs where feasible and the feedback to the operation as means of encouraging performance improvements. Hold reviews to determine the challenges and develop action plans
• Responsible for update of the performance (e.g. Rushmore) database on a quarterly basis.
• Share information from the performance (Rushmore) database to the drilling teams to enhance well planning and drilling operations
• Ensure data quality. consistency and standardization across the rig teams
• Embed the use of IDS data for periodic and end of well performance reporting
• Provide comprehensive End of Well Reports
• Disseminate information on drilling operations to the rig teams on guidelines covering drilling { completion/ workover operations
• Ensure approvals available from within Addax and the government for all well programs
• Provide performance data for TECOM and other meetings
Qualification and Experience
• The candidate must possess a minimum of B.Sc. Second Class in engineering discipline
• Must have good technical knowledge of well operations, ability to analyse well operations and determine areas requiring improvement
• Must be resourceful and full of initiative to improve well operations
• Must possess good presentation skills and ability to facilitate meetings
• Good interpersonal skills, communications and organizational skills are essential
• Must have attended industry courses in well engineering. well operations management and project management
• Membership of Society of Petroleum Engineers is essential
• The candidate must possess a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in upstream Oil and Gas exploration
How to Apply
Interested applicants can get the full job descriptions and person specifications on
http://netserveafrica.com/careers/addaxpetroleum/
Applicants are required to complete the electronic form and attached their resume. Please ensure that you specify the vacancy you wish to apply for.
This advert closes 18th May 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

06 May Addax Petroleum Job Vacancies: Associate Drilling Optimization Engineer

Associate Wellhead/ Subsea Engineer needed at Addax Petroleum

Addax Petroleum, one of the largest independent oil producers in West Africa, is currently in search of highly talented and well-experienced professionals with appropriate skill sets to help build capacity for current and future expansion within its Asset Management, Human Resource Management and Drilling Engineering teams.
Job Title: Associate Wellhead/Subsea Engineer Ref: ASM 1006
Description: This role created to oversee wellhead design, program plans and execution.
Requirements:
• Monitor assembly, inspection and testing of all types of surface and subsea equipment I.e. wellheads, trees, tree caps, lower tree caps, lower marine riser package, emergency disconnect package, wellhead, casing hanger, tubing hanger, valve actuator, different types of hydraulic and mechanical connectors
• Supervise all subsea-related equipment maintenance, repairs and testing; contractor administration, HSE compliance. Monitor use of high pressure hydraulic tooling and equipment
• Monitor planned maintenance of equipment and oversee certification to local and international standards
• Compile wellhead equipment, ensure they meet design specs and standards, prepare and supervise installation offshore
• Specify wellhead/subsea equipment in conjunction with drilling engineers to ensure they meet requirement
• Monitor installation of Expro upper lubricator and subsea test tree
• Monitor and coordinate teams of contractor Xmas tree, wocs and subsea test tree engineers to ensure a safe, planned and efficient operations
• Provide technical reports and documentation as applicable
• Review rig documentation and maintenance of marine riser package, riser tensioners, subsea (OP and related systems
Qualifications and Experience
• The candidate must possess a minimum of B.Sc. Second Class Degree in engineering discipline
• Must be resourceful and full of initiative to improve well operations
• Must possess good presentation skills and ability to facilitate meetings
• Good technical skills and knowledge of engineering principles. Strong aptitude for solving
technical problems
• Must have attended industry courses in wellheads engineering and installation
• Membership of Society of Petroleum Engineers is essential
• The candidate must possess a minimum of 1 year relevant experience in upstream Oil and Gas exploration
How to Apply
Interested applicants can get the full job descriptions and person specifications on
http://netserveafrica.com/careers/addaxpetroleum/
Applicants are required to complete the electronic form and attached their resume. Please ensure that you specify the vacancy you wish to apply for.
This advert closes 18th May 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Associate Wellhead/ Subsea Engineer needed at Addax Petroleum