Well Engineering / Well Planning Professional

About the Role

Petroexcel Technology Services (P) Limited is a premier design, engineering, and procurement organization dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the global oil and energy industry. We support public and private sector clients across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors throughout the entire project lifecycle. We are currently expanding our technical team and looking for a skilled Well Engineering and Well Planning Professional to contribute to our growing operations in Nigeria, ensuring operational excellence and safety in all drilling initiatives.

As a key member of our engineering team, you will be tasked with the following duties:

• Independently develop, review, and execute comprehensive well plans and programs for various drilling operations.
• Design well trajectories, casing programs, and BHA configurations utilizing advanced engineering principles.
• Ensure all well engineering activities comply with local regulatory standards, company policies, and international industry best practices.
• Collaborate closely with subsurface, multidisciplinary project teams, and rig site personnel to optimize drilling performance and mitigate operational risks.
• Analyze drilling data in real-time to provide technical recommendations and resolve complex wellbore stability issues.
• Maintain detailed documentation and prepare thorough technical reports for internal stakeholders and external clients.

To be successful in this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 8 to 15 years of relevant professional experience in well engineering and well planning within the oil and gas sector.
• Strong, demonstrated knowledge of drilling operations, well design principles, and tubular mechanics.
• Hands-on proficiency with industry-standard software packages including Landmark Compass, WellCAT, and WellPlan.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, strong project management skills, and effective communication capabilities.

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, health insurance coverage, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative work environment with a leading global energy services provider.

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