Rigs Operations Engineer at SDI - Nestoil Plc

Nestoil Plc was incorporated in Nigeria in 1991 for the provision of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services to the energy and oil & gas industry. Since then, Nestoil has grown to become the leading indigenous EPC provider for major IOCs (International Oil Companies) in Sub-Saharan Africa like National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Shell, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Total, etc.

Our Strategic Business Unit (SBU), SDI, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Rigs Operations Engineer

Location: Warri, Delta

Job Summary

• We are on an evolutionary journey where we are changing our story. We are looking to hire an experienced Rigs Operations Engineer to join our diverse team in our Company.
• In this role, you will be responsible to will support the planning, coordination, and execution of drilling operations to ensure safe, cost-efficient, and high-quality service delivery.
• The role involves providing technical expertise, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, optimizing drilling performance, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to achieve operational excellence.

Responsibilities
As a Rigs Operations Engineer, you will be responsible to:

• Assist in planning and scheduling daily rig operations.
• Monitor and analyze drilling performance and provide recommendations for optimization.
• Ensure proper allocation of equipment, materials, and personnel to meet operational requirements 
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of drilling equipment and tools.
• Assist in cost estimation, budgeting, and performance analysis of drilling operations.
•  Ensure compliance with HSE standards, company policies, and statutory regulations.
• Participate in risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations and promote a strong safety culture on rigs and within the operations team.
• Support emergency response and contingency planning and co-ordinate with rig crew, service providers, and contractors to ensure seamless operations.
• Maintain effective communication between field teams and office management 
• Participate in contractor performance evaluations and audits.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports for management.
• Track and analyze key operational KPIs (NPT, downtime, cost per well, safety records).
• Maintain accurate documentation of well operations, equipment use, and lessons learned.  

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• IWCF (International Well Control Forum) Certification-Supervisor level; BOSIET / HUET
• Minimum of 5+ years’ relevant experience in drilling operations, preferably with a drilling contractor.
• Strong knowledge of rig operations, and well construction.
• Proficient in MS Office and drilling software applications
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to enforce HSE policies.
• Willingness to work offshore/onshore rotation and travel as required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online