Master at Ocean Deep Drilling ESV Nigeria Limited (ODENL)

Ocean Deep Drilling ESV Nigeria Limited (ODENL) -  A joint venture partnership company which was formed by an indigenous provider of drilling rig services and a leading international drilling company that has created a world-class drilling company and is poised to deliver exceptional value to the exploration and production companies operating in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Master

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Nautical College- Maritime Engineering Degree
• 10 years deep water off shore drilling. experience including 7 years proven experience as Master
• Minimum of 18 months operational mode as Chief Mate on a deep water drilling rig; Valid Supervisor Well Control certification.
• Valid Nautical Unlimited Master and Chief Officer Certificates.
• All STCW 95 required training for Master on class of vessel and flag requirements, endorsement issued by the Flag Authority for recognition of Foreign Chief Officer Certificate without restrictions for class of vessel and equivalent to the national license.
• Valid ship Security Officer certificate.
• Deepwater drilling rig experience on drilling rig, drillship or semi; and

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and certificates to: info@odenl.com and copy stakeholder.recruitment@ncdmv.gov.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.