A leading and fast growing independent oil and gas exploration and production company in Nigeria with downstream enterprise requires the services of experienced and dynamics candidates for the following experienced positions for immediate hire. 
Ref: GEN-OPS-UPO-DRL-ENG-2023



Job description
Drilling Engineering is currently seeking an experienced Drilling Engineer to support and direct drilling engineering functions to support complex drilling operations; and lead major drilling engineering projects that require original or unusual analysis and solutions. As the successful candidate you will have extensive experience with Drilling & Workover rigs for all types of well construction (oil, gas, and exploration). You will have experience to develop cost analysis, and prepare detailed drilling & workover evaluations and programs. Prepare standard development practices and procedures to ensure maximum drilling efficiency consistent with safety, economics, reservoir, and aquifer considerations.
Responsibilities

Provide sound drilling engineering methods and procedures to be used on assigned drilling problems.
Execute and accomplish assignments and studies in areas outlined in the scope, assuring conformance to overall objectives of all phases of drilling operations in areas including drilling penetration rate optimization, new drilling technology, and drilling studies.
Deliver technical support for many types of drilling wells in swamp and offshore terrains, horizontal oil and gas wells, HPHT gas wells. Wells include water injections and producing wells, exploration wells and all kind of workovers.
Analyze advanced drilling data and the performance of new or existing drilling techniques to determine a need for or benefit from studies, recommendations, and/or modifications with respect to unit costs, and operating efficiency consistent with established operations.
Assume ownership of relevant general Instructions and standards and, when applicable, recommend improvements to operational processes and guidelines.
Extend training and technical support to junior engineers and ensure the sustained meeting of global standards, practices, and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or any engineering field.
Minimum of 12 years’ experience (with a strong preference for 15 years’ plus experience) as a drilling engineer or foreman in the conventional oil industry or a major international oil operator.
Minimum of 5 years working as an operations drilling engineer with at least 3-year cumulative time working on a rig as a Drilling Engineer or Drilling Supervisor/Foreman or equivalent.

Working environment 
Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.