SUBSEA ENGINEER JOB AT OCEAN DEEP DRILLING ESV NIGERIA LIMITED | SUBSEA ENGINEER JOBS IN NIGERIA

About Company:

Ocean Deep Drilling ESV Nigeria Limited (ODENL) - A joint venture partnership company which was formed by an indigenous provider of drilling rig services and a leading international drilling company that has created a world-class drilling company and is poised to deliver exceptional value to the exploration and production companies operating in Nigeria.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Subsea Field Engineer/Technician to join our offshore operations. This role is critical to the integrity and functionality of subsea production systems, requiring a specialist capable of managing complex mechanical and hydraulic interfaces under high-pressure conditions. You will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of subsea hardware while strictly adhering to international well control standards. This is a rotational offshore position that demands technical excellence, physical resilience, and a commitment to zero-incident operations.

Requirements:

1. Subsea Systems & Technical Execution

• Hydraulic & Mechanical Maintenance: Lead the diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of subsea systems, including trees, manifolds, and control modules.

• System Integration: Oversee the testing and integration of subsea hardware, ensuring all hydraulic and mechanical connections meet engineering specifications.

• Troubleshooting: Resolve complex technical failures in subsea equipment to minimize operational downtime and ensure environmental safety.

2. Well Control & Safety Compliance

• Pressure Management: Maintain strict adherence to well control protocols, utilizing both subsea and surface combined techniques to manage wellbore pressure.

• Safety Leadership: Champion offshore safety standards, ensuring all subsea operations are conducted in accordance with international Oil & Gas regulations.

• Emergency Response: Actively participate in well control drills and maintain a state of readiness for any subsea pressure anomalies.

3. Offshore Operational Management

• Rotational Logistics: Execute duties effectively within a 28/28 or 35/35-day offshore rotation, maintaining high performance throughout the stint.

• Documentation: Maintain meticulous technical logs, maintenance records, and equipment status reports for the onshore engineering team.

• Resource Optimization: Manage offshore toolkits and spare parts inventory specifically related to subsea hydraulic systems.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Technical Credentials

• Academic Background: Associate’s Degree in a Technical or Engineering discipline.

• Mandatory Certification: Fundamental Well Control Certificate (Subsea and Surface Combined).

• Technical Certification: Formal Mechanic/Hydraulic Certification or an equivalent recognized subsea-related technical program.

Experience & Background

• Subsea Mastery: Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in subsea engineering or offshore subsea operations.

• Industry Context: Professional experience within the Oil & Gas industry is a significant advantage.

• Nationality: This position is strictly open to Nigerian nationals.

Core Competencies

• Hydraulic Systems: Expert knowledge of high-pressure hydraulic circuits and subsea control fluids.

• Mechanical Aptitude: Hands-on ability to work with heavy subsea hardware and ROV-interface tools.

• Resilience: Ability to work in challenging offshore environments on a fixed rotational schedule.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and certificates to: info@odenl.com and copy stakeholder.recruitment@ncdmv.gov.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the email.