Senior Drilling Engineer

Senior Drilling Engineer

Terra Energy Services Nigeria Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Drilling Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering support across well planning, drilling programme development, and drilling execution activities. The role involves developing drilling programmes, well trajectories, casing and cementing designs, execution strategies, cost and schedule estimates, and providing technical support throughout drilling operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive drilling programmes, well trajectories, casing designs, cementing programmes, and drilling execution plans.
• Prepare drilling cost estimates, time estimates, Authorisations for Expenditure (AFEs), and detailed drilling schedules.
• Provide technical engineering support during drilling operations and assist in resolving operational and technical challenges.
• Conduct drilling engineering studies and evaluate alternative approaches to improve well delivery.
• Lead or participate in Drilling the Well on Paper (DWOP) sessions, risk assessments, technical reviews, and pre-drill planning activities.
• Optimise drilling performance, reduce Non-Productive Time (NPT), and improve well delivery efficiency without compromising well integrity or HSE.
• Monitor drilling performance and identify opportunities for improved operational efficiency.
• Coordinate drilling contractors, service companies, and other technical stakeholders to ensure effective execution.
• Provide technical assurance for drilling programmes, designs, procedures, and operational decisions.
• Support well-control planning, risk management, and contingency planning.
• Review drilling reports, operational data, and lessons learned to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Capture and communicate lessons learned from drilling campaigns and incorporate them into future well designs and programmes.
• Ensure drilling activities are aligned with approved technical standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry, with strong upstream Exploration & Production (E&P) exposure.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in drilling engineering, well design, and drilling execution.
• Strong experience developing drilling programmes, casing, and cementing designs and well trajectories.
• Practical experience supporting drilling operations and resolving complex operational challenges.
• Valid IWCF or IADC Well Control certification is strongly preferred.
• Membership of a relevant professional engineering body is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of HSE requirements, operational controls, technical procedures, and documentation standards.

How to Apply To apply for this position, please send your CV and a covering letter to the email address below, quoting the job title in the subject line to careers@terranig.com