Drilling Engineer / Specialist III Job at Nautilus Nigeria Engineering and Construction Limited

Nautilus Nigeria Engineering and Construction Limited (NNEC)'s mission is to provide all clients with high quality, cost-effective, on-schedule engineering, project management, inspection and environmental services. NNEC is committed to design and build more efficient, safer, reliable, and environmentally friendly facilities for the betterment of our clients and their communities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below

Job Position: Drilling Engineer / Specialist III

Job Location: Lagos

Main Functions


  • Provide the engineering planning, design, surveillance, and follow-up required for the safe and efficient drilling and completing of drilling programs.
  • Ensure well objectives are met while assuring the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental protection are applied.
  • Provide technical expertise on drilling engineering to the Operations and Development teams.

Tasks and Responsibilities
In addition to all Level 1 and 2 tasks, a Level 3 will:

  • Prepare Drilling Basis of Design documentation including Casing Design, Torque / Drag, Hydraulics
  • Develop functional specifications and scopes of work for equipment and services
  • Make continuous effort to improve regional well construction performance

Skills and Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • Experience with well planning and execution
  • Experience with international assignments required
  • Experience in deep water drilling operations if filling a deep water drilling engineering position
  • Able to effectively organize and communicate thoughts
  • Experience with well design software as well as Microsoft applications
  • Read, write and speak fluent English
  • Industry experience with well planning and execution

Specific Requirements:

  • Legacy MPN offshore and regional well construction experience preferred
  • Extensive experience with jack up rig operations
  • Currently working actively as a senior drilling / wells engineer

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.