Sellafield Energy Resources Limited is a 100% Nigerian indigenous oil and gas servicing company founded in 2010, with over a decade of experience in the upstream sector. Headquartered in Lekki, Lagos, it delivers multidisciplinary technical expertise and end-to-end project support for the operations and maintenance of offshore facilities and critical assets. Its services include technical logistics, asset topside solutions, subsea solutions (such as ROV, inspection, maintenance, and repair), terminal operations, marine specialty and security, as well as recruitment and manpower support. Through strategic partnerships and a strong focus on safety, reliability, innovation, and excellence, the company provides bespoke, high-performance solutions to major players in Nigeria’s energy and marine industries.
Sellafield Energy Resources Limited invites qualified candidates to fill in the position below:
Job Title: Drilling Engineer
Location: Lagos
Salary Offer: (NGN) – 0 / Monthly
Job Description
- We are seeking a Drilling Engineer to support the planning, design, and execution of safe and efficient drilling operations.
- The role involves preparing well plans, monitoring drilling performance, coordinating with rig and office teams, and helping ensure operations meet technical, budget, schedule, and HSE requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review well designs, drilling programs, cost estimates, and operational procedures.
- Support well planning, including casing, cementing, hydraulics, fluids, and bit selection.
- Monitor drilling operations and performance against approved plans.
- Analyze drilling data and recommend adjustments to improve safety, efficiency, and well delivery.
- Coordinate with geologists, drilling contractors, service companies, rig teams, and other stakeholders.
- Support risk assessments, hazard reviews, and contingency planning.
- Track drilling costs, materials, equipment, and operational schedules.
- Prepare accurate daily, technical, and end-of-well reports.
- Participate in well planning meetings, operational reviews, and lessons-learned sessions.
- Ensure work complies with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and applicable HSE standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Relevant drilling engineering experience in the oil and gas industry.
- Knowledge of drilling operations, well design, casing, cementing, drilling fluids, and well control principles.
- Experience with drilling data analysis and industry-standard engineering software.
- Strong planning, problem-solving, communication, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and meet operational deadlines.
- Willingness to travel to offshore or field locations when required.
- Relevant well-control and offshore safety certifications, where required for the assignment.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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