Drilling Logistics Lead III at ABNL Limited

ABNL Limited was incorporated in 1992 as an Oil and Gas servicing company with a vision to provide professional engineering and technical services to the Oil and Gas exploration and production companies in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Since its incorporation, the company has grown in leaps and bounds, expanding its business horizon, but still within the Oil and Gas sector.

ABNL is a 100% owned indigenous firm, with a shareholding in excess of 100 million Naira. Its' directors are individuals of proven integrity, who over the years have acquired the requisite experience in the Oil and Gas business, as well as in the banking and finance sector. The integrity of the directors and the staff of the company have been a priceless contributive factor in the growth and wellbeing of the company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Drilling Logistics Lead III

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Main Functions

• The Drilling Logistics Supervisor, as part of the Projects, Drilling & Exploration Procurement group, has overall responsibilities for providing logistical and materials management services. 
• Manages the day-to-day logistical business, including, but not limited to, implementing logistics strategies, supervising drilling logistics contractor staff, material control functions, inventory management, and coordinating material movements to offshore or onshore rig locations. 
• The drilling supervisor works under the day to day direction of the Drilling Operations Superintendent in-country, and is responsible to the Drilling Superintendent for functional matters.

Tasks and Responsibilities
In addition to all Level 1 and 2 tasks, a Level 3 will:

• Receives Drilling Programs for each Rig / Well to determine / list equipment / tools / materials requirements according to Drilling Instructions / Equipment Allocations and ensures satisfying sites daily requirements.
• Maintains appropriate and safe storage of the Company's owned drilling equipment / tools and ensures timely replenishment through purchase / fabrication / repairs by contracted companies.

Skills and Qualifications

• Associates Degree plus formal training mechanical trades.
• Experience in supply and logistics, preferably in international frontier operations
• Experience working in Operations, preferably Drilling support activities and related materials, equipment and services
• Experienced in starting up new operations in a truly remote frontier region
• Experience in material handling equipment (cranes, forklifts)
• Must be able to demonstrate sound ethical practices in the supervision of local labor, inventory control, oil field accounting, and contract administration
• Strong analytical and communication skills; Good interpersonal / team skills
• Must be extremely flexible and adaptable to various working and living conditions
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and possess excellent administrative and organizational competencies

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2025.