Engineering

Drilling Technician At Marquise Energy Limited

Marquise Energy Limited·Lagos , Delta , Rivers, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
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Slot: 3

Responsibilities

  • Technical Procedures & Operations.
  • Support active rig-site operations by executing technical data collection, tool preparation, and downhole fluid/mud property monitoring.
  • Assist well engineers in coordinating programs for drilling, completions, workovers, wireline logging and sidetracks.
  • Perform advanced mathematical calculations for cement designs, hydraulics, structural load parameters, and daily performance metrics.
  • Ensure rig equipment and third-party tools are organized, calibrated, and deployed in accordance with the drilling program.
  • Coordinate implementation and management of operations activities, ensuring full integration with the WE/CWI Operations team and other relevant asset teams.
  • Coordinate, operate, and implement well programs (completion, workover, slickline, wellhead, coiled tubing, E-line, fishing, etc.) and End of Well Reports prepared by Completions/WO Engineers.
  • Demonstrate safety leadership. Ensure that Well Completion, Re-completion, Workover, Plug and Abandonment programs are implemented in compliance with Company's EHS policies and regulations, and that contractors are supervised and motivated to perform jobs with high technical and EHS standards.
  • Review work performance of the WO Rig and other service contractors. Inform the Workover Manager in time about contractors whose performance does not fulfill contractual obligations. Manage and maintain well integrity for the asset by planning and execution.
  • Check and verify that all field service tickets issued for services provided by third-party service companies are accurately recorded, verifying compliance with contract terms.
  • Participate in compiling the well risk register and well barrier review.
  • Coordinate and verify in advance the availability of all surface and downhole equipment as per the work program (type, specification, quality, quantity) to meet objectives.
  • Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot major operational problems, such as fishing, kicks, or serious accidents that may occur during operations.
  • Ensure effective EHS compliance and policies of the Company during well engineering planning and execution.
  • Mentor and coach junior colleagues in all aspects of well intervention engineering, completion engineering, and operations, and interaction with other asset teams.

Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher national diploma in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, or a relevant technical discipline with specific technical training in well barrier management. An MSc is preferred.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience spanning both office-based engineering and active field supervisory positions.
  • A minimum of 5 years dedicated to complex, high-risk drilling environments is preferred.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MA
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At a glance

Company

Marquise Energy Limited

Location

Lagos , Delta , Rivers, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 28, 2026

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