DRILLING ENGINEER

About the role

ND Western Limited is recruiting an experienced Drilling Engineer to join its Technical team in Warri, Nigeria. The Drilling Engineer will provide technical and operational support throughout the drilling lifecycle. The role covers: Well design and drilling programme development Drilling fluid systems Bit selection Rate of Penetration (ROP) optimisation Reduction of Non-Productive Time (NPT) Drilling programme execution Field/on-site supervision Drilling contractor coordination Drilling-related logistics Regulatory and HSE compliance Use of drilling engineering software Application of drilling principles, techniques, and equipment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 7–10 years of experience in drilling operations
• Experience in both onshore and offshore drilling is preferred
• Practical experience executing drilling programmes
• Experience providing field/on-site operational supervision
• Experience managing or coordinating drilling contractors
• Experience coordinating drilling-related logistics
• Knowledge of drilling principles, techniques, and equipment
• Ability to use drilling engineering software
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance and HSE requirements
• Ability to work in an on-site Technical team role in Warri.

The offer

• Type: Full-time

Important dates

• Deadline: Oct 9, 2026

Location

Warri, Nigeria