Drilling Engineer / Specialist III

Job Summary

To ensure engineering planning, design, and surveillance to ensure safe and efficient drilling and completion of wells. The role ensures that well objectives are met while maintaining the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental protection. Additionally, the position provides technical expertise to Operations and Development teams, enhances well construction performance, and develops drilling strategies aligned with company goals.

Job Details

Job Duties/ Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Main tasks will include but are not limited to the following:

Prepare and document the Drilling Basis of Design, including Casing Design, Torque/Drag, and Hydraulics, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Develop functional specifications and scopes of work for drilling equipment and services, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with operational requirements.
Provide engineering support to drilling operations, ensuring well objectives are met safely, efficiently, and within budget constraints.
Monitor and optimize drilling performance by analyzing operational data and implementing best practices for well construction and execution.
Ensure well integrity by conducting thorough risk assessments and applying best practices in wellbore hydraulics, completion design, and fluid flow management.
Lead continuous improvement efforts in regional well construction performance by evaluating historical data, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending innovative solutions.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of drilling plans with overall field development objectives.
Support offshore and deepwater drilling operations by applying expertise in well design, execution, and surveillance.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines in all drilling activities.
Train and mentor junior engineers, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop the next generation of drilling professionals.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL&PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualification:	Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, or a related technical field).
Professional Qualification:	Certifications in well control, well integrity, or other relevant professional qualifications
Experience	10 Years >

About Company

Prime Atlantic Limited

Prime Atlantic Limited Company is the holding company of the Prime Atlantic Group.  It was founded in June 9, 2003. With over 19 years of experience, we have partnered with global leading organizations to ensure that our clients have access to the best-in-class services at the best cost locally. Our areas of specialization include Global maintenance, Process Automation, Metering and instrumentation, specialty fluids and chemicals, safety, and Emergency Response, and Data and Technology-Based compliance management. The Prime Atlantic companies include Prime Atlantic Cegelec (PACE), Prime Atlantic Global Instruments (PAGI), Prime Atlantic Safety Services (PASS), West Atlantic Energy Limited (WAEL), Pal Safehouse, Synerpet Limited, and Cinalt Resources.We are a proudly Nigerian group of companies that is passionate about building capacity, fostering global partnerships, and delivering world-class services locally.