Driller at Uniterm Nigeria Limited

Uniterm Nigeria Limited was incorporated in 2004. It has grown rapidly with professional staff of about 200 delivering quality and cost effective services in the Oil & Gas sector of the Nigerian economy. Uniterm is a Nigerian Company owned by Nigerians. The workforce is made up of professionals drawn across the world.

Uniterm is under the management of highly technical personnel with combined experience level of 150 years. Uniterm is a member of International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) and the management staff are members of various professional bodies around the world. Uniterm has offices in Portharcourt and Lagos Nigeria, Houston in USA and Calgary in Canada. Uniterm has key Technical Partners in order to continue to use state-of-the-art technology to deliver services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driller

Location: Rivers

Job Summary 

• The Driller is responsible and accountable for ensuring that the drilling crew performs their job safely and efficiently with respect for the environment.
• The driller ensures the drilling program is carried out in accordance with Borr Drilling and Client policies and procedures and that all related documentation is maintained and recorded.
• Responsible and accountable during shift to ensure safe and efficient well control activities for on-going drilling operations, maintain safe operating conditions for the company assets and safety of rig-based personnel.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operational preparation of all safety and emergency equipment.
• Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned by the Tool pusher or other supervisor and provide support in the day-to-day management of drilling operations.
• Ensure all operations are carried out in a safe and conscientious manner and responsible for correcting or notifying responsible persons of any unsafe acts and/or conditions which exist.
• Pre-plan equipment materials and look ahead in in accordance with future well operations and movement of personnel.
• Prior to shift, ensure all drilling related equipment is in good condition, safe to use and fit for purpose.
• Ensure all tools ran are correctly drifted, measured and ID/OD is correct.

Qualifications and Experience

• The Driller shall have has a minimum of a High School or similar education with a minimum of 5 years oilfield experience. Specifically, we require individuals who have 3 years of experience in the role of Driller onboard an offshore installation.
• Candidates must hold their Offshore Survival (OPITO BOSIET/FOET), Offshore Medical (OEUK) and IWCF / IADC Well Control Level 3.

Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2026.