Rigs Operations Engineer

4 days ago

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Nestoil Plc Full time ₦4,800,000 - ₦7,200,000 per year

Nestoil Plc was incorporated in Nigeria in 1991 for the provision of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services to the energy and oil & gas industry. Since then, Nestoil has grown to become the leading indigenous EPC provider for major IOCs (International Oil Companies) in Sub-Saharan Africa like National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Shell, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Total, etc.

Our Strategic Business Unit (SBU), Scorpio Drilling International Limited, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Rigs Operations Engineer

Job Location: Warri, Delta

Job Description

  • We are on an evolutionary journey where we are changing our story. We are looking to hire an experienced Rigs Operations Engineer to join our diverse team in our Company.
  • In this role, you will be responsible to will support the planning, coordination, and execution of drilling operations to ensure safe, cost-efficient, and high-quality service delivery.
  • The role involves providing technical expertise, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, optimizing drilling performance, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to achieve operational excellence.

Responsibilities

As a Rigs Operations Engineer, you will be responsible to:

  • Assist in planning and scheduling daily rig operations.
  • Monitor and analyze drilling performance and provide recommendations for optimization.
  • Ensure proper allocation of equipment, materials, and personnel to meet operational requirements
  • Ensure proper use and maintenance of drilling equipment and tools.
  • Assist in cost estimation, budgeting, and performance analysis of drilling operations.
  • Ensure compliance with HSE standards, company policies, and statutory regulations.
  • Participate in risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations and promote a strong safety culture on rigs and within the operations team.
  • Support emergency response and contingency planning and co-ordinate with rig crew, service providers, and contractors to ensure seamless operations.
  • Maintain effective communication between field teams and office management
  • Participate in contractor performance evaluations and audits.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports for management.
  • Track and analyze key operational KPIs (NPT, downtime, cost per well, safety records).
  • Maintain accurate documentation of well operations, equipment use, and lessons learned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
  • Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in drilling operations, preferably with a drilling contractor.
  • IWCF (International Well Control Forum) Certification-Supervisor level; BOSIET / HUET
  • Strong knowledge of rig operations, and well construction.
  • Proficient in MS Office and drilling software applications
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong safety awareness and ability to enforce HSE policies.
  • Willingness to work offshore/onshore rotation and travel as required.

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