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  • Posted: Jul 15, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Representing upstream in exploration, offshore and onshore production, as well as downstream in refining and petrochemicals, SPIE Oil & Gas Services is dedicated to addressing the emerging human, technological and environmental challenges involved in maintaining and operating new oil and gas fields. Our success is built on over 40 years of rich histor...
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    Senior Drilling Engineer

    Job Description

    • We are currently looking for Senior Drilling Engineer  to join its work force in Nigeria. 
    • The senior drilling engineer prepares and follows-up drilling operations within the drilling engineering team. 
    • He supports the operational team to deliver wells safely, as per planning and at competitive cost. He plays a leading role with the team

    Activities

    Technical:

    • Prepare well designs and operational programs in line with statement of requirements (SOR), Company benchmark, industry standards and best practices to achieve wells objectives.
    • Leading operational program review (DWOP, pre-spud, PPR...) within the D&W team, rig and service companies, HQ when necessary.
    • Propose and implement innovative engineering solution to overcome technical challenges and alternative plan. Draw up operating procedures. Prepare management of changes (MOC).
    • In charge of derogations perception against company's referential and follow-up in line with HQ.
    • Define the scope and lead engineering studies performed by HQ (Geo-Mechanical, SHAZ, PBOR etc.). Ensure provision of necessary data, QAQC and technical challenge results.
    • Liaise with contractor for technical studies (riser analysis, running simulations etc.). Prepare scope of work, provide inputs data and review results.
    • Challenge complexity and ensure standardization within affiliate and with other affiliates
    • Prepare end of activities report. Control the accuracy of Wellview and Wellmap database. Prepare REX and postmortem analysis when necessary. Organize operation debriefing to disseminate experience across the team. Contribute to the field state of the art drilling.
    • In charge of implementing innovative practices to improve safety and performance. Conduct benchmark studies.

    Organization:

    • Follow up of operations and cost to ensure that the goods are delivered in line with objectives, on time and within budget.
    • Control drilling expenditures against budgeted cost and optimize contract utilization to meet wells budget.
    • Ensure accuracy of daily reports. Check adequacy of operation coding. Control the technical cost follow-up.
    • Support the superintendent for the mobilization and demobilization of equipment and personnel to ensure operational readiness while optimizing the cost.
    • Elaborate risk assessment related to SIMOPS. Prepare dossier with field operation and construction teams.
    • Participate in risk assessment related to drilling operations. Identify and implement mitigation measures to ensure successful well delivery. Prepare contingency plan with procedure, equipment, and personnel.
    • Manage operation debriefing with the rig and contractors to capture lessons learned, areas of improvement and disseminate experience across the team. Update issue tracker with good practice and sources of non-productive time. Follow-up open actions.
    • Participate in HSE audits, site committee meetings and incident investigations.
    • Responsible for coaching drilling engineers, interns and DCAS.

    Profile

    Coordination:

    • Plan for equipment and services. Ensure that available services and equipment are fit for purpose. Coordinate with contractors and material team for the supply and he preparation of equipment, both at the planning and execution stages. Lead reviews with contractors to ensure operational readiness.
    • Prepare and conduct invitation to tender for service and equipment contracts in conjunction with Procurement and Contracts entity. Conduct technical and commercial evaluations in coordination with partners and authorities.
    • Manage assigned drilling service contracts: Organize Bi-annual service quality meetings for contracts assigned (Duet) with a view to improving operational performance, assessing contractor performance and improving overall service delivery. Track invoices and ensure compliance with ongoing contract.
    • Implement digital solutions to measure, simplify, standardize and enhance engineering workflow.
    • Lead D&W's digital transformation within affiliate by collaborating with HQ digital teams.

    Requirements 

    • Master's Degree of engineer or equivalent
    • Minimum 8 years' drilling experience required
    • Compliant with HSE and discipline training standard requirements
    • Fluent in English
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Strong leadership

    What can we offer you?

    • Work for an international Group with operations on every continent,
    • Experience a wide variety of professions within several activities:
      • Outdoor networks and street lighting
      • Information and communication systems
      • Nuclear power
      • Maintenance
      • Oil and gas
      • HVAC engineering
      • Electrical engineering
      • Mechanical engineering
    • Working in energy and the environment

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    Onshore Mechanical Methods Engineer

    Job Description

    • We are currently looking for Onshore Mechanical Methods Engineer  to join its workforce in Nigeria.

    Main Responsibilities

    • He/She supports the Onshore Team Leader for Methods and preparation of medium and long-term activities.
    • He/She processes all outstanding notifications which have been approved and scoped.
    • He/She assists COMPANY Technical Support Engineers in the assurance of quality and proper execution of modification works.
    • He/She actions and expedites ERHA maintenance Equipment repairs with work packs and testing requirements validated by COMPANY Technical Support Engineers.
    • He/She assists the COMPANY in the preparation and execution of detailed maintenance work packs and its associated planning.
    • He/She reviews Preventive Maintenance Program validity by checking availability means to complete it as and when required.
    • He/She prepares Work Packs for Complex Maintenance Job when requested.
    • He/She checks and ensures that vital equipment on production sites is available as and when required.
    • He/She ensures all required materials for Preventive Maintenance.
    • He/She challenges and reviews the existing maintenance plans in terms of operations, periodicity, estimated hours (workload balancing), procedures and spare parts requirement and makes recommendations for optimization and improvement of the SAP as necessary.
    • He/She provides Onshore support and focal point for the Offshore Maintenance teams.

    Operations:

    • To prepare scopes of work and ensure that all materials and equipment are available as and when required for modifications, repairs or maintenance activities.
    • To prepare scopes of work for approved work programs ensuring that all relevant operating procedures and safety regulations are written in and that all necessary materials and equipment are available as and when required.
    • To build the Work Order (WO) associated ta Notification with below information (at a minimum):
    • All resources required to complete the work pack (including any common user services eg, Scaffolding, rigging abseiling, etc.).
    • Manhours/trade.
    • Materials.
    • Tools & Equipment.
    • Special PPEs or Procedures if required.
    • External Services or Specialist Vendor Support (OEM).
    • Any special skills required to complete the work scope.
    • Any specific consideration for job execution (Confined Space, Hot Work, etc.).
    • T0 assist with the preparation of the preventive maintenance schedule for plant (PM01 & PM02) and equipment and ensure that planned work takes place.
    • To review all Work Orders due within the next 90 days, ensuring they are released and ready t0 schedule, setting “RTE” – Ready t0 Execute status in SAP.
    • VENDOR Rev status – Held for Vendor (ensure that selected Vendor is available and has all documentation/logistics in place).
    • To review/revalidate Work Orders bi-weekly through SAP variant, that are held out of the planning process by one of
    • Profile
    • Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
    • Solid understanding of SAP, HSE standards, and Maintenance methodologies.
    • Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and interface with engineering, HSE, and QA/QC.
    • Fluent in English (spoken and written).
    • Valid offshore certifications: BOSIET / HUET / H2S / OGUK Medical.

    What can we offer you?

    • Work for an international Group with operations on every continent,
    • Experience a wide variety of professions within several activities:
      • Outdoor networks and street lighting
      • Information and communication systems
      • Nuclear power
      • Maintenance
      • Oil and gas
      • HVAC engineering
      • Electrical engineering
      • Mechanical engineering
    • Working in energy and the environment

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