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Drilling Engineer

Sellafield Energy · Lagos

Sellafield EnergyLagosPosted 5 November 2026

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Lagos, Nigeria
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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.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

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