About the Role
Marquise Energy Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering and EPC services, committed to operational excellence and safety in critical industries. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Drilling Technician to join our dynamic team in Nigeria. In this critical role, you will provide vital technical support and supervision for active rig-site operations, well completions, and workovers, ensuring all activities align with our rigorous engineering and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities- Support active rig-site operations by executing technical data collection, tool preparation, and downhole fluid property monitoring.
- Assist well engineers in coordinating programs for drilling, completions, workovers, wireline logging, and sidetracks.
- Perform advanced mathematical calculations for cement designs, hydraulics, and daily performance metrics.
- Ensure rig equipment and third-party tools are organized, calibrated, and deployed in accordance with drilling programs.
- Lead safety initiatives, ensuring Well Completion, Re-completion, and Workover programs comply strictly with Company EHS policies.
- Maintain well integrity, manage risk registers, and verify surface and downhole equipment availability.
- Troubleshoot major operational challenges such as fishing operations and kicks, providing expert technical intervention.
- Mentor and coach junior colleagues in well intervention and completion engineering best practices.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, or a relevant technical discipline (MSc preferred).
- Specific technical training in well barrier management.
- Minimum of 10 years of combined office-based engineering and active field supervisory experience.
- At least 5 years dedicated to complex, high-risk drilling environments.
- Demonstrated leadership in EHS compliance and contractor management within the Nigerian oil and gas sector.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous technical training.
- Dynamic, safety-focused work environment with career growth potential.