Written by Applications are open for the ND Western Recruitment for Drilling Engineers 2026. ND Western Limited is seeking an experienced Drilling Engineer to join its Technical team and support drilling engineering, programme execution, field supervision, contractor coordination, and operational compliance.
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Warri, Nigeria, for professionals with 7–10 years of drilling operations experience.
About ND Western Limited
ND Western Limited is a Nigerian energy company involved in oil and gas operations. The company focuses on expert oil and gas operations intended to deliver value to stakeholders and host communities while working towards becoming Africa’s preferred energy company.
ND Western promotes an inclusive workplace based on respect, diversity, tolerance, and equal opportunity. The successful candidate will join the company’s Technical team and contribute to drilling activities supporting its upstream operations.
About The Drilling Engineer Role
The Drilling Engineer will provide technical and operational support across the drilling lifecycle. The role combines engineering planning with practical field execution, including well design, drilling fluid systems, bit selection, Rate of Penetration optimisation, and the reduction of Non-Productive Time.
- Job title: Drilling Engineer
- Team: Technical
- Employment type: Full-time
- Work arrangement: On-site
- Location: Warri, Nigeria
- Experience level: 7–10 years in drilling operations
- Application deadline: October 9, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and development of well designs and drilling programmes.
- Provide drilling engineering input on drilling fluid systems and bit selection.
- Support Rate of Penetration optimisation to improve drilling performance.
- Identify and support measures to reduce Non-Productive Time during drilling operations.
- Contribute to the execution of drilling programmes from the engineering and operational perspective.
- Provide on-site or field operational supervision during drilling activities.
- Manage or coordinate drilling contractors involved in assigned operations.
- Coordinate drilling-related logistics required for safe and effective field execution.
- Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including DPR guidelines, and health, safety, and environment standards.
- Use drilling engineering software to support technical planning, analysis, and operational decision-making.
- Apply knowledge of drilling principles, techniques, equipment, and operational practices to assigned activities.
Experience And Technical Requirements
The position is intended for an experienced drilling professional who can connect engineering work with field operations. Practical exposure to both onshore and offshore drilling environments is preferred.
Eligibility And Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Between 7 and 10 years of experience in drilling operations.
- Experience covering both onshore and offshore drilling environments is preferred.
- Practical experience executing drilling programmes.
- Experience providing field or on-site operational supervision.
- Experience managing or coordinating drilling contractors.
- Experience coordinating logistics connected with drilling operations.
- Knowledge of drilling principles, techniques, and equipment.
- Ability to use drilling engineering software.
- Experience supporting regulatory compliance and HSE requirements.
- Ability to work in an on-site Technical team role based in Warri.
Technical Focus Areas
The successful candidate’s work will cover several connected areas of drilling engineering and operations, including:
- Well design and drilling programme support.
- Drilling fluid system selection and application.
- Bit selection and drilling performance improvement.
- Rate of Penetration optimisation.
- Non-Productive Time reduction.
- Field supervision and programme execution.
- Contractor, logistics, regulatory, and HSE coordination.