Drilling Engineer / Specialist III at Prime Atlantic Cegelec Nigeria (PACE)

Prime Atlantic Limited is a wholly owned Nigerian Company dedicated to effecting development in the Nigerian Oil and gas industry. It was established in 2005 and successfully partnered with Cegelec, France to establish a joint venture company, Prime Atlantic Cegelec Nigeria (PACE) in 2005.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Drilling Engineer / Specialist III

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Contract

Job Summary

• To ensure engineering planning, design, and surveillance to ensure safe and efficient drilling and completion of wells.
• The role ensures that well objectives are met while maintaining the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental protection.
• Additionally, the position provides technical expertise to Operations and Development teams, enhances well construction performance, and develops drilling strategies aligned with company goals.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Main tasks will include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and document the Drilling Basis of Design, including Casing Design, Torque/Drag, and Hydraulics, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop functional specifications and scopes of work for drilling equipment and services, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with operational requirements.
• Provide engineering support to drilling operations, ensuring well objectives are met safely, efficiently, and within budget constraints.
• Monitor and optimize drilling performance by analyzing operational data and implementing best practices for well construction and execution.
• Ensure well integrity by conducting thorough risk assessments and applying best practices in wellbore hydraulics, completion design, and fluid flow management.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in regional well construction performance by evaluating historical data, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending innovative solutions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of drilling plans with overall field development objectives.
• Support offshore and deepwater drilling operations by applying expertise in well design, execution, and surveillance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines in all drilling activities.
• Train and mentor junior engineers, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop the next generation of drilling professionals.

Requirements
Education Qualification:    

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, or a related technical field).

Professional Qualification:    

• Certifications in well control, well integrity, or other relevant professional qualifications

Experience:

• 10 Years >

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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