Lead - Well Drilling Engineer (Hybrid)
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Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited is hiring a Lead Well Drilling Engineer to provide technical leadership in well planning, drilling and completion operations, and campaign execution. The hybrid role is based in Ikoyi, Lagos, and requires 6–8 years of well engineering experience, drilling software proficiency, and a degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
- Hybrid role based in Ikoyi, Lagos within the Technical department
- Requires 6–8 years of well engineering and drilling operations experience
- Minimum 3 years of land drilling campaign experience preferred
- Proficiency in Landmark Suite, Sysdrill, or similar drilling software required
- Involves real-time rig support, cost control, and HSE compliance
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Job Title: Lead - Well Drilling Engineer
Lead - Well Drilling Engineer (Hybrid) at Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited
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Sep 17, 2026, 11:08 AM
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Established in 2016, Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (Heritage Energy) is an affiliate of Heritage Oil Limited (HOIL) a Jersey-headquartered international Oil and Gas company. Heritage Energy is also the Operator of the flagship Asset, OML 30 in the Niger Delta, which is a Joint Venture Partnership between NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) and Shoreline Natural Resources Limited (SNRL).
Our focus is to explore underappreciated basins and assets to create value for all stakeholders – the host communities, host governments, and ultimately our shareholders, in a sustainable and responsible way.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos (Hybrid)
Department: Technical
Directly Reports to: Well Engineering Manager.
Job Summary
The role provides technical leadership to junior engineers and supports the Senior Wells Drilling Engineer in campaign execution and performance optimization.
To lead detailed well planning and engineering design activities and provide technical coordination during drilling and completion operations.
The Lead Wells Drilling Engineer supports the successful delivery of drilling campaigns by ensuring robust engineering design, cost control, operational readiness, and compliance with company, regulatory, and HSE standards.
Key Accountabilities
- Review and validate technical work prepared by junior engineers and provide mentorship and technical guidance.
- Analyze operational performance, track NPT and ILT, and document lessons learned to enhance future well delivery.
- Support governance reviews, budgeting processes, and stakeholder engagements as required.
- Act as technical focal point during assigned projects and provide delegated leadership support in the absence of the Senior Wells Engineer when required.
- Provide real-time engineering support to rig operations and liaise with drilling supervisors, service companies, and contractors to ensure adherence to approved programs.
- Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, environmental standards, and regulatory
Requirements
- throughout well planning and execution.
- Conduct collision risk analysis, anti-collision planning, and offset well reviews to identify risks and mitigation strategies.
- Develop well cost estimates (AFE), monitor daily well costs, and support cost control initiatives to improve efficiency.
- Develop technical scopes of work and specifications for drilling and completion services and participate in vendor technical and commercial evaluations.
- Prepare drilling programs, detailed procedures, and engineering documentation to support safe and efficient execution.
- Design well trajectories using Halliburton Landmark Compass and perform casing design using StressCheck.
- Perform and validate drilling engineering calculations including hydraulics modelling, cementing volumes, mud volumes, torque & drag, casing/liner tallies, and space-outs.
- Lead detailed well planning and well construction design for drilling and completion activities.
- Demonstrate communication skills, technical maturity and flexibility to adjust to change.
Experience
in development well planning and execution (land/swamp
in well engineering and drilling operations.
Good knowledge of drilling operations.
Minimum of 3 years’
in Land drilling campaign.
Proficient using Landmark Suite, Sysdrill or any other drilling engineering software package.
Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
Good data management and computer literacy.
Requires ability to read and interpret information well logs and interpret directional survey information and other well-site data.
Competencies:
Cost awareness and optimization mindset
Flexibility and innovative thinking.
Cost estimation and AFE preparation
Drilling hydraulics and well integrity modelling
Advanced well design capability
Strong reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills
Mentoring and technical leadership ability
Tender technical evaluation
NPT analysis and performance optimization
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
PETEX IPM Suite (GAP, MBAL, PROSPER)
Mobility and availability for regular travels.
Operational risk assessment
Strong communication, collaboration, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Integrity and commitment.
How to Apply
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Lagos State
Preferred Qualifications
6–8 years’ relevant