Engineering

Drilling Engineer At Estymol Oil Services

Estymol Oil Services·Lagos , Delta , Edo , Rivers, nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
EngineeringFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Sep 25, 2026

Role Summary:

Develop detailed technical well designs, hydraulics calculations, casing setting depths, and operational step-by-step procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Authoring drilling programs, performing torque/drag and hydraulics simulations, and evaluating offset well data.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years in drilling engineering; proficiency with industry design software (e.g., Landmark/Compass); degree in Engineering.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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Send your CV along with a cover letter tojoshua@estymol.com

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At a glance

Company

Estymol Oil Services

Location

Lagos , Delta , Edo , Rivers, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

September 25, 2026

Created

September 15, 2026

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