Drilling Engineer / Specialist III

Responsibilities:

• Author and manage comprehensive Drilling Basis of Design (BOD) documentation, including detailed casing design, torque and drag analysis, and complex hydraulics modeling.
• Draft technical functional specifications and detailed scopes of work to procure and manage essential drilling equipment and third-party services.
• Utilize advanced well design software to simulate drilling scenarios and optimize wellbore trajectories for improved operational efficiency.
• Communicate complex technical data to cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment on well construction performance and safety objectives.
• Apply rigorous engineering integrity standards to every phase of project planning, proactively identifying risks and driving continuous improvements in onsite well construction.
• Prepare and maintain accurate engineering reports using the Microsoft Office Suite to track progress and document technical workflows.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or a closely related technical field).
• Proven track record of 3-5 years of direct industry experience in well planning and project execution.
• Demonstrated experience in high-complexity drilling environments, including exposure to deep water operations or international drilling projects.
• Expert-level proficiency in specialized well design software and comprehensive capability in Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional fluency in written and spoken English, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to work in an exclusively onsite environment with no travel requirements for the duration of the contract.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex drilling projects within the Nigerian energy sector.
• Professional development environment focused on refining technical competencies in well engineering.
• Competitive contract terms with a commitment to industry-leading safety and operational standards.
• Collaborative, office-based work environment that ensures stability and consistency.