{"id":27820,"date":"2026-08-17T12:16:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T12:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobsinnaija.com\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=27820"},"modified":"2026-08-17T18:22:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T18:22:44","slug":"spie-oil-gas-services-nigeria-full-time-senior-drilling-engineer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.jobsinnaija.com\/?job_listing=spie-oil-gas-services-nigeria-full-time-senior-drilling-engineer","title":{"rendered":"Senior Drilling Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SPIE Services Nigeria Limited\u00a0is currently looking for\u00a0Senior Drilling Engineer\u00a0\u00a0to join its work force in Nigeria.<br \/>\nThe senior drilling engineer prepares and follows-up drilling operations within the drilling engineering team.<br \/>\nHe supports the operational team to deliver wells safely, as per planning and at competitive cost.<br \/>\nHe plays a leading role with the team<br \/>\nResponsibilities<br \/>\nTechnical:<\/p>\n<p>Prepare well designs and operational programs in line with statement of requirements (SOR), Company benchmark, industry standards and best practices to achieve wells objectives.<br \/>\nLeading operational program review (DWOP, pre-spud, PPR&#8230;) within the D&amp;W team, rig and service companies, HQ when necessary.<br \/>\nPropose and implement innovative engineering solution to overcome technical challenges and alternative plan. Draw up operating procedures. Prepare management of changes (MOC).<br \/>\nIn charge of derogations perception against company&#8217;s referential and follow-up in line with HQ.<br \/>\nDefine the scope and lead engineering studies performed by HQ (Geo-Mechanical, SHAZ, PBOR etc.). Ensure provision of necessary data, QAQC and technical challenge results.<br \/>\nLiaise with contractor for technical studies (riser analysis, running simulations etc.). Prepare scope of work, provide inputs data and review results.<br \/>\nChallenge complexity and ensure standardization within affiliate and with other affiliates<br \/>\nPrepare end of activities report. Control the accuracy of Wellview and Wellmap database. Prepare REX and postmortem analysis when necessary. Organize operation debriefing to disseminate experience across the team. Contribute to the field state of the art drilling.<br \/>\nIn charge of implementing innovative practices to improve safety and performance. Conduct benchmark studies.<br \/>\nOrganization:<\/p>\n<p>Follow up of operations and cost to ensure that the goods are delivered in line with objectives, on time and within budget.<br \/>\nControl drilling expenditures against budgeted cost and optimize contract utilization to meet wells budget.<br \/>\nEnsure accuracy of daily reports. Check adequacy of operation coding. Control the technical cost follow-up.<br \/>\nSupport the superintendent for the mobilization and demobilization of equipment and personnel to ensure operational readiness while optimizing the cost.<br \/>\nElaborate risk assessment related to SIMOPS. Prepare dossier with field operation and construction teams.<br \/>\nParticipate in risk assessment related to drilling operations. Identify and implement mitigation measures to ensure successful well delivery. Prepare contingency plan with procedure, equipment, and personnel.<br \/>\nManage operation debriefing with the rig and contractors to capture lessons learned, areas of improvement and disseminate experience across the team. Update issue tracker with good practice and sources of non-productive time. Follow-up open actions.<br \/>\nParticipate in HSE audits, site committee meetings and incident investigations.<br \/>\nResponsible for coaching drilling engineers, interns and DCAS.<br \/>\nProfile<br \/>\nCoordination:<\/p>\n<p>Plan for equipment and services.<br \/>\nEnsure that available services and equipment are fit for purpose.<br \/>\nCoordinate with contractors and material team for the supply and he preparation of equipment, both at the planning and execution stages.<br \/>\nLead reviews with contractors to ensure operational readiness.<br \/>\nPrepare and conduct invitation to tender for service and equipment contracts in conjunction with Procurement and Contracts entity.<br \/>\nConduct technical and commercial evaluations in coordination with partners and authorities.<br \/>\nManage assigned drilling service contracts:<\/p>\n<p>Organize Bi-annual service quality meetings for contracts assigned (Duet) with a view to improving operational performance, assessing contractor performance and improving overall service delivery.<br \/>\nTrack invoices and ensure compliance with ongoing contract.<br \/>\nImplement digital solutions to measure, simplify, standardize and enhance engineering workflow.<br \/>\nLead D&amp;W&#8217;s digital transformation within affiliate by collaborating with HQ digital teams<br \/>\nRequirements<\/p>\n<p>Master&#8217;s Degree of engineer or equivalent<br \/>\nMinimum 8 years&#8217; drilling experience required<br \/>\nCompliant with HSE and discipline training standard requirements<br \/>\nFluent in English<br \/>\nInterpersonal skills<br \/>\nStrong leadership.<br \/>\nApplication Closing Date<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Nigeria","_application":"http:\/\/www.join.spie-job.com\/offre-de-emploi\/emploi-senior-drilling-engineer-m-f-m-f_44077.aspx","_company_name":"SPIE Oil & Gas Services","_company_website":"http:\/\/.","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-types":[3],"class_list":["post-27820","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job-type-full-time"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobsinnaija.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/27820","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobsinnaija.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobsinnaija.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobsinnaija.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobsinnaija.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=27820"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobsinnaija.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjob-types&post=27820"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}