Chief Mechanic 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: Chief Mechanic

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate's degree in Technical/Engineering Degree
• 10 years off share experience, with minimum of 5 years as Chief Rig Mechanic with supervisory responsibility.
• Extensive Mechanic/Hydraulic experience or equivalent on 5th or 6th generation Rigs.
• Certificates and working experience with NOV Drilling Package
• Strong experience with power and hydraulic systems.
• High Level knowledge of machine shop and welding activities.

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.