An oil company recruits 01 Drilling Engineer

About the Position

An oil company is recruiting a motivated Drilling Engineer for a position based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

Job Purpose

To develop well design and layout while optimizing investments and applying the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental protection. To draft drilling plans and support their execution by providing engineering advice, and updating well design and execution plans as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and engineer drilling operations to achieve technical objectives in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner
• Prepare drilling programs including all information as specified in company procedures
• Prepare estimated cost breakdowns for wells to be drilled or worked over
• Recommend changes to drilling programs to improve drilling and completion methods, techniques, and speed
• Conduct special studies and reports on drilling and completion operations as required
• Provide digital data useful for monitoring well operations and producing well profile printouts and overpressure studies
• Critically analyze data, detect anomalies, and propose corrective actions when needed
• Assist rigsites with specific jobs, tender preparation, and evaluation

Required Qualifications

• Engineering degree or high school diploma
• 3 years of Oil & Gas industry experience with drilling engineering focus
• Fluent knowledge of English

Required Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Flexibility
• Innovation
• Decision Making
• Business Spirit
• Communication
• Listening and Reception
• Relationship Management

Application Instructions

Please submit your cover letter and resume with a photo.