Drilling Engineer / Specialist I at Scruples Resource Limited

Scruples Resources Limited is a Premier Oil and Gas Support Services Provider. Established in Lagos, Nigeria, Scruples Resources Limited stands as a distinguished leader in the oil and gas industry. We specialize in delivering comprehensive support services, encompassing consultancy, logistics, procurement, engineering, manpower provisioning, and personnel training.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Drilling Engineer / Specialist 

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Main Functions

• Provide the engineering planning, design, surveillance, and follow-up required for the safe and efficient drilling and completing of drilling programs.
• Ensure well objectives are met while assuring the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental protection are applied.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the engineering planning, design, surveillance, and follow-up required for the safe and efficient drilling and completing of drilling programs; responsibilities include:
• Research and understand drill well hazards by reviewing historical offset well information
• Utilize wellbore geologic and reservoir objectives to develop a well plan
• Prepare cost estimates for well design options
• Identify and organize equipment required to execute the drill well plan inclusive of material selection
• Design wells to meet regulatory requirements
• Prepare and analyze technical bids for goods and services
• Survey daily operations
• Provide rig site drilling and completion surveillance and engineering assessments of critical activities
• Provide surveillance and technical assistance for projects, equipment testing and new procedures
• Interface with and solicit input from operations personnel to ensure well plans are feasible
• Work closely with other functions, such as geology, reservoir and projects, to ensure that the program is based on all available information and meets well objectives 
• Depending on the program, deep water experience may be required (knowledge of subsea systems, riser analysis, subsea well control systems, etc.).

Skills and Qualifications

• B.Sc. Degree in engineering or related technical field
• Experience in deep water drilling operations if filling a deep water drilling engineering position
• Able to effectively organize and communicate thoughts
• Experience with well design software as well as Microsoft applications
• Read, write and speak fluent English
• Industry experience with well planning and execution

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: recruitmentscruplesresourceltd@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Please carefully review the job requirements, skills, and job location before applying.
• Candidates whose CVs do not align with the job description will be disqualified from the recruitment process.
• It is essential to pay attention to the job description!
• Any candidate who submits their CV without following this instruction will be disqualified and not shortlisted.
• Candidates must have at least 3years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Any candidates who apply without this experience will have their CVs rejected immediately.
• Only qualified candidates who meet the requirements for this position will be contacted. Therefore, please ensure your CV aligns with the role before applying.
• Do not apply just for the sake of applying. Take your time, align your CV with the job requirements and specifications before submitting it.This is very important.
• Only qualified candidates who meet the requirements for this position will be contacted. Therefore, please ensure your CV aligns with the role before applying.
• Do not apply just for the sake of applying. Take your time, align your CV with the job requirements and specifications before submitting it.This is very important.
• Do NOT send your certificate, training certification, NYSC, SSCE, or B.Sc. certificate. All of these are NOT needed—submit ONLY your CV!
• This role is strictly for NIGERIANS!!!! NO EXPERTIATE SHOULD APPLY PLS!!!