Senior Drilling Engineer in an Upstream Oil & Gas Company

An Upstream Oil & Gas Company is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Drilling Engineer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Candidates for this position are required to have good knowledge of well engineering, drilling, and completions to provide support to company operations from the initial design to the delivery of a well to production. 
• He must be knowledgeable in drilling and completion practices.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate the implementation of the company’s drilling and well completion operations and plans.
• Knowledge of the procedures, tools, and techniques used in well drilling projects.
• Ability to prepare work schedules and comprehensive drilling plans to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Liaise with project partners, such as geologists and drilling contractors, to keep up-to-date on all developments that may impact drilling activities.
• Familiarity with statutory and regulatory requirements, with respect to health and safety and emergency procedures.
• Experience monitoring day-to-day rig operations during drilling and completion operations, including deployment of effective solutions for operational continuity, equipment malfunctions, and other onsite problems.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in a core engineering discipline.
• A master’s degree in any of the relevant engineering disciplines will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 15 years of cognate experience in the industry after graduation, ideally in operations and drilling.
• Strong grasp of technical aspects and commitment to continuous skills development.
• Must be capable of working seamlessly with geosciences, production, and reservoir groups in executing drilling/operations engineering solutions.
• Must be capable of delivering quality work, on budget, and with speed.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of commonly used and relevant drilling/operations/production management software.
• Must have strong analytical, practical problem-solving skills.
• Must have the ability to plan and lead projects and must be able to work under pressure both independently and in teams.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Application letters, CVs, and scanned / clear passport photographs to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline 18th March, 2025.