WTS Energy – Our client, one of Africa’s leading independent E&P players with a diverse portfolio of eight (8) oil and gas assets in prolific basins across Africa.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Well Engineer

Locations: Lagos & Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full Time

Job Purpose

• Our client, one of Africa’s leading independent E&P players with a diverse portfolio of eight (8) oil and gas assets in prolific basins across Africa is seeking a Well Engineer to play a critical role in driving the success of drilling operations.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for adequate planning, efficient execution, and optimization of well projects while ensuring compliance with HSE standards and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities
Well Planning & Engineering:

• Design and prepare well engineering plans, including casing design, material selection, and well trajectory optimization.
• Define rig selection criteria and requirements.
• Collaborate with subsurface teams to integrate well designs with reservoir objectives.
• Produce well designs, cost/risk analyses, and AFE preparation

Drilling Operations & Execution:

• Manage the Well Delivery Process (WDP) and Project Maturation Process (PMP).
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, regulations, and environmental standards.
• Provide technical input on well construction, completions, interventions, and abandonment.
• Work closely with drilling teams to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Technical & Compliance Management:

• Oversee drilling management systems including benchmarking, reporting, and lessons learned.
• Support commercial and procurement teams with technical insights.
• Ensure all operations align with local, national, and international standards
• Liaise with government bodies, partners, and community representatives as required.

Job Qualifications & Experience

• Must have a BSc degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Must have a minimum of 7-10 years of well engineering experience.
• Experience in onshore and offshore drilling operations.
• Competency in at least two of the following:  Conventional rotary drilling,  Horizontal/multilateral wells, Pad drilling, Coiled tubing drilling, Underbalanced or managed pressure drilling
• Experience in managing an IOC or NOC drilling team in the Niger Delta.
• Strong background in stuck pipe avoidance, well control, and risk management.
• Well Control Certification is an added advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.