Supervisor, Drilling / Well Intervention Subsea Advisor at Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited (PPNL)

Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited (PPNL) is an indigenous company established to provide a unique range of services to the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry.

We venture into this industry with the objective of building on existing limited in- country capacity. In view of the enormous opportunities which abound in the Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria and the new findings in other African countries, there is need for more indigenous players to fill the yawning gap by providing competitiveness and quality service delivery to the industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supervisor, Drilling / Well Intervention Subsea Advisor

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• The Senior Drilling/Well Intervention Subsea Advisor is responsible for providing expert technical leadership, strategic guidance, and operational oversight for subsea drilling, completion, workover, and well intervention activities.
• The role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of offshore well operations while maintaining compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• The position also plays a key role in mentoring personnel, optimizing operational performance, and supporting knowledge transfer initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership and Advisory Support:

• Provide expert technical advice and strategic guidance for subsea drilling, completion, workover, and well intervention operations.
• Review and approve drilling programs, well intervention procedures, risk assessments, contingency plans, and operational strategies.
• Lead technical evaluations and provide recommendations for operational optimization and performance improvement.
• Support the planning and execution of deepwater and ultra-deepwater drilling and intervention campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with well integrity and barrier management requirements throughout all phases of operations.
• Participate in technical reviews, operational readiness assessments, and project assurance activities.

Subsea Systems Oversight:

• Provide technical oversight of subsea equipment and systems, including Blowout Preventers (BOPs), marine riser systems, subsea trees, wellheads, subsea control systems, choke and kill systems, and completion and intervention equipment.
• Review equipment performance, maintenance strategies, reliability data, and certification requirements.
• Support equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and failure investigations.
• Ensure operational readiness and integrity of critical well control equipment.

Well Intervention and Drilling Operations:

• Provide technical leadership during critical drilling and intervention operations.
• Support wireline, electric line, coiled tubing, pumping, stimulation, and mechanical intervention activities.
• Monitor daily drilling and intervention operations and recommend improvements to reduce Non-Productive Time (NPT).
• Participate in well planning, operational reviews, and performance management processes.
• Review operational reports, lessons learned, and performance indicators.
• Support contractor management and service quality assurance activities.

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities:

• Promote and enforce compliance with company HSE policies and industry best practices.
• Lead HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, JSA, and operational risk assessment activities.
• Ensure strict compliance with well control and barrier management requirements.
• Participate in incident investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Foster a strong safety culture throughout drilling and intervention operations.

Project and Stakeholder Management:

• Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation activities.
• Interface with operators, drilling contractors, service companies, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in project reviews, audits, and assurance activities.
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve operational efficiency and asset performance.

Knowledge Transfer and Capacity Development:

• Mentor and coach local drilling, well intervention, and subsea personnel.
• Lead structured knowledge transfer and competency development initiatives.
• Facilitate technical workshops, training sessions, and lessons-learned reviews.
• Support localization and succession planning programs in line with national content objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree in a relevant engineering or management discipline is advantageous.
• Professional engineering registration or membership in a recognized engineering institution is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in offshore drilling, well intervention, and subsea operations within the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in senior supervisory, advisory, superintendent, or management roles related to drilling and well intervention operations.
• Extensive experience with subsea drilling systems, BOPs, marine risers, wellheads, subsea trees, and well control equipment.
• Proven experience supporting deepwater and ultra-deepwater drilling and intervention campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience in complex well operations, well integrity management, and operational optimization.
• International offshore project experience is highly preferred.

Required Certifications:

• IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification (Supervisor Level or Equivalent).
• BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS.
• HUET Certification.
• Offshore Medical Certificate.
• HAZID/HAZOP and Risk Assessment Training.
• Incident Investigation Training.
• Any client-specific or project-required certifications.

Technical Skills:

• Expert knowledge of drilling, completion, workover, and well intervention operations.
• Extensive understanding of subsea well systems and well control equipment.
• Strong knowledge of well integrity and barrier management principles.
• Familiarity with API, ISO, IOGP, IWCF, and international drilling standards.
• Experience in drilling performance optimization and operational assurance.
• Ability to review engineering designs, well programs, procedures, and technical specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and drilling management software.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and technical decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong planning, coordination, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage high-risk operations and critical situations.
• Strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and international project environments.

Preferred Additional Requirements:

• Experience with MODUs, drillships, semi-submersibles, intervention vessels, and offshore production facilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in deepwater and ultra-deepwater developments.
• Proven capability in mentoring and developing local technical personnel.
• Experience supporting major offshore field development, brownfield intervention, and production optimization projects.
• Strong understanding of international regulatory requirements and offshore industry best practices.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2026.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: career@ppnl.com.ng and copying stakeholder.recruitment@ncdmb.gov.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.