About the Role
Sellafield Energy Resources Limited is a leading provider of resources and services to Nigeria's dynamic energy sectors, connecting top-tier talent with critical oilfield and power plant operations. We are currently seeking a dedicated Drilling Engineer to support the planning, design, and execution of safe, cost-effective, and efficient drilling operations across our assets.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and review comprehensive well designs, drilling programs, cost estimates, and operational procedures.
- Support full well planning lifecycles, including casing, cementing, hydraulics, drilling fluids, and bit selection.
- Monitor active drilling operations and performance continuously against approved engineering plans.
- Analyze real-time drilling data to recommend adjustments that improve safety, operational efficiency, and well delivery.
- Coordinate seamlessly with geologists, drilling contractors, service companies, rig crews, and internal stakeholders.
- Support risk assessments, hazard identification reviews, and contingency planning for all well operations.
- Track daily drilling expenditures, material usage, equipment inventory, and operational timelines.
- Prepare accurate daily progress reports, technical evaluations, and detailed end-of-well reports.
- Participate actively in well planning meetings, operational reviews, and post-well lessons-learned sessions.
- Ensure all activities strictly comply with company policies, Nigerian regulatory requirements, and international HSE standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Proven relevant drilling engineering experience within the upstream oil and gas industry.
- Solid technical knowledge of drilling operations, well design, casing, cementing, mud systems, and well control principles.
- Proficiency in drilling data analysis tools and industry-standard petroleum engineering software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, cross-functional communication, and technical report-writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and meet strict operational deadlines.
- Willingness to travel to offshore platforms or remote field locations as operational requirements dictate.
- Possession of valid well-control and relevant offshore safety certifications.
- Competitive salary aligned with industry standards in Nigeria's energy sector.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development, advanced technical training, and career progression.
- Dynamic, safety-focused work environment with exposure to cutting-edge oilfield technologies.