Drilling Contracts Engineer Job at WTS Energy

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients' projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Drilling Contracts Engineer

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Oil & Gas

Minimum Educational Requirements


  • B.Sc in Chemical / Mechanical / Production Engineering / Accountancy or any other equivalent Degree.
  • Relevant Procurement Certifications and/or Masters degree in C&P relevant area will be an added advantage but not compulsory.

Area of Specialization / Experience:

  • Contracting and procurement for drilling & completion activities. Knowledge of contracts for such contracts and the industry’s major service contractors. Familiar with the requirements for offshore drilling activities; rigs, support bases, vessels, helicopters etc. Experience with contracting through the NipeX portal as an Operator.
  • Minimum years of Experience: Minimum of 6 years of cognate experience, 3 of which must be within Drilling Department in an Oil and Gas Producing Company.

Special Abilities / Skills:

  • Integrity, stakeholder management, effective communicator, attention to detail, thoroughness
  • Computer proficiency
  • Ability to self-regulate, prioritise tasks and manage workload
  • Able to document and file appropriately
  • Must be able to use Microsoft suite of applications, NipeX and learn Company’s other computer systems.