Chief Mate 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 Mate 

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Nautical College- Maritime Engineering Degree
• 8 years deep water off shore drilling experience including 5 years proven experience as Chief Mate;
• Valid unlimited Chief Mate's license GMDSS General Operators certificate
• Nautical Institute Dynamic Positioning training courses;
• Nautical Institute Dynamic Positioning Unlimited certificate.
• Knowledge of all technical calculations required for safe operation on of marine aspect of the vessel;
• All STCW 95 required training for Chief Mate vessel class and flag requirements, endorsement issued by flag authority for recognition of foreign COC without
• restrictions.
• Valid Ship Security Officer's certificate is a must.
• Prior drillship experience is preferred.

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.