Drilling Engineer / Specialist III

Emerging HireNigeriaroam-ngpublished 10/27/2026

Your tasks

  • 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.