Senior Drilling Engineer at 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
18th March, 2025.

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.