Junior Driller at Blue Phoenix Deepwater Limited

Blue Phoenix Deepwater Limited is a 100% Nigerian-owned company with offices in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The company was established to be an international player with regional strength as a provider of underwater and topside IRM (Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance) of FPSOs, Rigs, SPMs, and offshore and onshore terminals /platforms, primarily in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Driller

Location: Onsshore, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Control all Drilling Operations performed during their shift in a safe and efficient manner
• Responsible for ensuring the Floorman, Derrickman and Assistant Drillers are correctly deployed for ongoing and upcoming operations, and that they are familiar with the equipment in use and its safe operation
• Execute instructions from the Driller and Toolpusher
• Ensure the drilling operation is carried out as defined in the approved Operator's Instructions and Drilling Programme, and the operation is executed in accordance with Stena's Drilling Operation Manual and RSWMs
• Responsible for ensuring the Drilling Crew perform Planned Maintenance on drilling equipment thoroughly and timely, and that it is recorded on the PM sheets.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5 years relative experience
• Previous experience on similar installation with dual operations and ram rig
• Sound demonstrable knowledge of Managed Pressure Drilling Operations
• Excellent communication skills
• IWCF Well Control - Level 3 Driller.

Application Closing Date
22nd July 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@bluephoenixdeepwater.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.