The Absheron Conventional Gas & Condensates field is located offshore Azerbaijan Republic in the Caspian Sea in 500 meters depth, at about 100km southeast of Baku, 25km north-east of Shah Deniz field and 34km south of Oil Rocks production and processing facilities. The project aims at supplying natural gas for both domestic market via Sangachal main facilities (condensate) and for international export market via the South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP).

Ahead of the operations, provide engineering support to prepare the campaign, define well architecture and drilling program, and install many services contracts.

During the drilling campaign, provide engineering support with absolute respect of HSE high performance level and control of expenses.

Ensure plans, programs and operations are company’s HSE compliant; Review and revise as required drilling plans and procedures; Follow up, analyze and validate data and reporting of well operations; Optimize planning, execution program and equipment; Follow up, analyze and issue final synthesis of well operations; Prepare, plan supply of equipment and services for site operations; Ensure commitment of service providers on high levels of safety and efficiency; Contribute to improving skills and know-how (training and transfer of technology)

HSE Responsibilities:

• Prepare the Blow-Out Contingency Plan and act as Emergency Management Cell Drilling Technical Expert.
• Implement the HSE policy of TEPAb on concerned facilities.
• Promote exemplarity in HSE matters including accurate reporting and feedback, being involved and motivates all personnel on safety culture of the Company.
• Ensure that the plans of action and audits that are part of the HSE policy are followed up.
• Establish the Drilling Risk Register and ensure those risks are As Low As Reasonably Practicable.

• Diploma: BA/MA degree in Drilling Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 - 15 years’ of broad professional experience.
• Good knowledge of well design and drilling operations, very firm commitment on the HSE aspects of plans, program, and procedures.
• Exploration and Development of a gas field, drilling and completion, deepwater experience, HP/HT knowledge, high level of autonomy, good records of preparation of campaigns.
• Observations: Team building, HSE commitment, multi-disciplinary approach and skills to be deployed.

  Language Requirements: Fluent English and Azerbaijani