Well Engineer - Lagos & Port Harcourt at WTS Energy

Job Purpose: 

Our client, one of Africa’s leading independent E&P players with a diverse portfolio of eight (8) oil and gas assets in prolific basins across Africa is seeking a Well Engineer to play a critical role in driving the success of drilling operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for adequate planning, efficient execution, and optimization of well projects while ensuring compliance with HSE standards and industry best practices.    

Key Responsibilities:

Well Planning & Engineering: 

• Design and prepare well engineering plans, including casing design, material selection, and well trajectory optimization. 
• Define rig selection criteria and requirements.  
• Collaborate with subsurface teams to integrate well designs with reservoir objectives. 
• Produce well designs, cost/risk analyses, and AFE preparation  

Drilling Operations & Execution: 

• Manage the Well Delivery Process (WDP) and Project Maturation Process (PMP). 
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, regulations, and environmental standards.  
• Provide technical input on well construction, completions, interventions, and abandonment.  
• Work closely with drilling teams to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.

 
Technical & Compliance Management: 

• Oversee drilling management systems including benchmarking, reporting, and lessons learned.  
• Support commercial and procurement teams with technical insights. 
• Ensure all operations align with local, national, and international standards  
• Liaise with government bodies, partners, and community representatives as required.   

Job Qualifications & Experience: 

• Must have a BSc degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering. 
• Must have a minimum of 7-10 years of well engineering experience.
• Experience in onshore and offshore drilling operations.  
• Competency in at least two of the following:  Conventional rotary drilling,  Horizontal/multilateral wells ,Pad drilling ,Coiled tubing drilling, Underbalanced or managed pressure drilling  
• Experience in managing an IOC or NOC drilling team in the Niger Delta.
• Strong background in stuck pipe avoidance, well control, and risk management.
• Well Control Certification is an added advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.