Pacific Drilling S.A. is a growing offshore drilling company that provides global ultra-deepwater drilling services to the oil and natural gas industry through the use of high-specification drillships. Our corporate offices are located in Houston, Texas, with offices in Brazil, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Singapore and South Korea.
Over the last seven years, Pacific Drilling has grown into a successful, premium drilling contractor with 1,500 employees and contracts with the highest-quality clients in the industry.
Chief ElectricianJob TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE) OND BA/BSc/HND
Experience5 years
Location Lagos
Job FieldEngineering / Technical
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling?s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.
Position Summary:
The Chief Electrician is in charge of preventative maintenance, and ongoing maintenance repairs to equipment pertaining to the electrical department.
Position Scope:
The Chief Electrician coordinates the preventative and corrective maintenance in his/her area of responsibility, communicates regularly with the other departments (engine room, mechanic, electronic, subsea, drilling, marine and safety) as well as the client and other service partners when required.
Qualifications and Experience:
Five years of offshore drilling experience in the electrical department.
NOV 6th generation cyber chair experience.
NOV MUX control 5th generation experience or higher.
Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
Nigerian In Country ? resident
Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)
Ensure that members of the department have all necessary competencies and skills to perform.
Job Segment: Electrical, Electrician, HVAC, Engineering, Operations1st EngineerJob TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE)
Experience5 years
Location Lagos
Job FieldEngineering / Technical
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling?s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.
Position Summary:
The 1st Engineer is in charge and to act as a leader in executing preventative / corrective maintenance tasks and ongoing maintenance repairs to equipment pertaining to engine room and auxiliary equipment areas.
Position Scope:
The 1st Engineer coordinates the preventive/corrective maintenance tasks and ongoing maintenance repairs. He/she communicates on a daily bases with the other departments to plan maintenance to prevent non-productive time. He/she communicates daily with the Mechanical Supervisor and Technical Superintendent to ensure maximum efficiency and preservation of the assets onboard; and is responsible to ensure the accuracy of data entered in the Computer Maintenance management System (CMMS) by all persons in his/her department.
Qualifications and Experience:
Five years of offshore experience on a dynamically positioned drilling vessel with a minimum of one year in the position of Chief Engineer (US) or First Engineer (2nd Engineer Europe).
An unlimited horsepower 1st engineer?s (2nd class motor) license/certificate of competency, without limitations of horsepower, issued by his/her National Maritime Administration in compliance with the STCW Code.
Valid STCW 78 (as amended) refresher certificates required to maintain the ?Certificate of Competency? (STCW A-III/2 2nd Class Motor).
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Act as a safety leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and the implementation of controls to manage the associated risks with a special focus on Permit to Work and Isolation Procedures.
Inform Technical Superintendent and other department heads of any technical problems or limitations that may affect safe operation of the vessel.
Ensure that all maintenance is planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with and doesn?t interfere with well programs, Pacific Drilling requirements and contractual obligations.
Ensure all actitivites are carried out according to Flag, State, Class and contractual requirements.
Education
High School Diploma/GED
Job Segment: Hydraulics, Electrical, Engineer, Engineering
IT SpecialistJob TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE) OND BA/BSc/HND
Experience3 years
Location Lagos
Job FieldEngineering / Technical ICT / Computer
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling?s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.
Position Summary:
The Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist) is in charge of performing and/or supervising the installation, repair and routine maintenance for the onboard IT infrastructure. Additionally supervises and coordinates change management for all on vessel corporate owned IT systems, control system software and network related systems, as well as IT security enforcement and guidance for these systems.
Qualifications and Experience:
Three years minimum of offshore experience in the Electrical / Electronic department or as an alternate five years minimum of related IT experience in an industrial environment plus an offshore orientation period.
Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
Nigerian In Country ? resident
Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Act as a Safety Leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and the implementation of controls to manage the associated risks with a special focus on Permit to Work and Isolation procedures.
Install, maintain and repair all IT systems.
Monitor and thoroughly document the software, computer and network hardware changes performed by third parties to equipment systems such as the Drilling Instrumentation and Control systems.
Work closely with the Electronic Department where expertise in both disciplines is required. Responsible for supporting computers attached to control systems including butnot limited to Kongsberg and NOV Drilling Control Networks, process control network switching/routing equipment and Servers, eHAWK access, Remote NOV Stations, Mud Control System PC, Subsea CCC PC and other items where the Electronic Department requires assistance with items under the IT discipline. With regard to the above systems, the IT specialist is responsible for helping enforce security standards, practices and protecting company owned assets from unauthorized access or change.
Job Segment: Electrical, Instrumentation, Change Management, Engineering, Management
ElectricianJob TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE) OND BA/BSc/HND
Experience4 years
Location Lagos
Job FieldEngineering / Technical
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling?s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.
Position Summary:
The Electrician will assist the Chief Electrician with preventative maintenance, and ongoing maintenance repairs to equipment pertaining to the electrical department.
Position Scope:
The Electrician performs preventative and corrective maintenance in his/her area of responsibility, with oversight of the Chief Electrician; the Electrician communicates regularly with the other departments (engine room, mechanic, electronic, subsea, drilling, marine and safety) as well as the client and other service partners when required.
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum two years offshore drilling rig experience.
Marine electrical knowledge/skills through work experience or Certificate of education in lieu of work experience.
Marine high-voltage safety training.
Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
Nigerian In Country ? resident
Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Job Segment: Electrician, Electrical, HVAC, Engineering, Operations
MasterJob TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE) OND BA/BSc/HND
Location Lagos
Job FieldEngineering / Technical Law / Legal
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling?s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.
Position Summary:
The Master/PIC is the lead of the Marine department onboard the drillship. He / She must have the qualifications, experience to control and thorough knowledge of all the Marine Operations on board. He / She has the overriding authority and responsibility to make decisions with respect to safety and security of crew, safety of the ship and marine environment and to request the Company?s onshore assistance as may be necessary.
Position Scope:
The Master is responsible for the safe operation of the ship and for prevention of pollution or damage to the environment. The Master is empowered in all situations with overriding authority to act decisively and according to his / her best judgment to prevent injury to crewmembers, other persons and to protect his / her ship, other ships, property and marine environment from damage.
Qualifications and Experience:
Valid national unlimited Master and Chief Officer Certificates acceptable by vessel flag state, GMDSS General Operator?s certificate, Dynamic Positioning Training courses, and other regulatory and non-regulatory courses.
All STCW 95 required training for Master on class of vessel and flag requirements.
An endorsement issued by the Flag Authority for recognition of Foreign Chief Officer Certificate without restrictions for class of vessel and equivalent to the national license.
Valid Ship Security Officer Certificate.
Prior experience onboard a deepwater drilling rig, drillship or semi, or a minimum of 18 months operational mode as a chief mate on a deepwater drilling rig.
Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
Nigerian In Country ? resident
Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)
Job Segment: Law, Legal
MechanicJob TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE) OND BA/BSc/HND
Experience2 years
Location Lagos
Job FieldEngineering / Technical
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling?s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.
Position Summary:
The Mechanic will assist the Chief Mechanic with preventative / corrective maintenance and ongoing repairs to Mechanical Drilling Equipment and support Systems.
Position Scope:
The Mechanic executes the preventative and corrective maintenance is his/her area of responsibility, communicates regularly with the other departments (engine room, electrical, electronic, subsea, drilling, marine and safety) when required. The Mechanic is responsible for entering correct data into the Computer Maintenance Management System.
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum two years of offshore drilling rig experience in the position of Mechanic.
Experienced and trained on hydraulic systems troubleshooting and maintenance.
NOV 6th generation cyber chair experience.
Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
Nigerian In Country ? resident
Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Act as a safety leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and controls to manage the associated risks with a special focus on Permit to Work and Isolations.
Daily checks the condition of areas and equipment, i.e. knuckle boom cranes, mud pumps, draw works, top drive, mud treatment and all drilling related equipment and systems under his responsibility, by making rounds
Inform Chief Mechanic and other department heads of any technical problems or limitations that might affect the safe operation of the vessel.
Job Segment: Mechanic, Hydraulics, Electrical, Operations, Engineering
Materials CoordinatorJob TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE) OND BA/BSc/HND
Experience2 years
Location Lagos
Job FieldEngineering / Technical
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling?s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.
Position Summary
The materials coordinator is directly responsible for the warehouse and storage locations associated to the warehouse under management
Main operations are coordinating the rig?s materials requisitions, organizing and controlling the warehouse, and maintaining the warehouse inventory levels within established guidelines. Materials coordinator should ensure all warehouse operations are carried out in a safe and prudent manner.
Qualifications and Experience
Two or more years of rig-based experience in similar positions with drilling contractor or large oil field service company.
Exposure to warehouse management applications (prefer SAP Warehouse Management).
Basic computer skills.
Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
Nigerian In Country ? resident
Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Secure the warehouse at all times and restrict access to non-authorized personnel.
Check for discrepancies in materials received against delivery notes and outward manifest. Issue Procurement Incident Report for incorrect items.
Promote and maintain an effective working relationship and communication with other departments, shore base materials department, third party personnel and Client representatives.
Job Segment: ERP, SAP, Procurement, Technology, Operations
Senior Materials CoordinatorJob TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE) OND BA/BSc/HND
Experience5 years
Location Lagos
Job FieldEngineering / Technical Procurement / Store-Keeping
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling?s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.
Position Summary:
The Senior Materials Coordinator is directly responsible for the warehouse and storage locations associated to the warehouse under management Main operations are coordinating the rig?s materials requisitions, organizing and controlling the warehouse, and maintaining the warehouse inventory levels within established guidelines. Materials coordinator should ensure all warehouse operations are carried out in a safe and prudent manner.
Qualifications and Experience:
Five or more years of experience in similar positions with drilling contractor or large oil field service company.
In-depth knowledge of drilling industry equipment standards, materials and related supplies.
Proven expertise in procurement & logistics.
Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
Nigerian In Country ? resident
Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Secure the warehouse at all times and restrict access to non-authorized personnel.
Prepare manifest for all equipment dispatched from the rig either by sea or air.
Check for discrepancies in materials received against delivery notes and outward manifest. Issue Procurement Incident Report for incorrect items.
Promote and maintan an effective working relationship and communication with other departments, shore base materials department, 3rd party personnel and Client representatives.
Job Segment: Procurement, Operations
Rig ManagerJob TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE) OND BA/BSc/HND
Experience5 years
Location Lagos
Job FieldEngineering / Technical
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling?s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.
Position Summary:
The Rig Manager is in overall charge of the assigned onshore and offshore rig operations.
Qualifications and Experience:
Five years management experience in deep water drilling operations.
Strong leadership and customer relationship skills.
Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
Nigerian In Country ? resident
Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Ensure all activities are carried out according to State, Class, Flag and client requirements including the reporting of accidents and dangerous occurrences.
Provide daily leadership, guidance and coaching to the Ships Leadership Team, managing their efforts to maximize operational effectiveness and overall performance.
Lead the team in the planning of goals and objectives for the annual QHSE plan with crews.
Understand the technology that is required for rig operations. Assist with the evaluation of new technologies and products to determine their applicability to our immediate and future needs.
Job Segment: Manager, Management
Satellite Communications IT ManagerJob TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE) OND BA/BSc/HND
Location Lagos
Job FieldEngineering / Technical ICT / Computer
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling?s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.
Position Summary:
Satellite Communications IT Manager
Qualifications and Experience:
A degree level education with preference for Electronics and/or telecommunications, or Computer Science discipline, and at least five years management experience in Information Technology and/or Satellite Communications related roles in energy or marine related industries.
Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
Nigerian In Country ? resident
Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)
Job Segment: Communications, Telecom, Telecommunications, Manager, Computer Science, Marketing, Technology, Management
General ManagerJob TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE) OND BA/BSc/HND
Experience10 years
Location Lagos
Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling?s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.
Position Summary:
General Manager
Qualifications and Experience:
A degree level education.
Ten or more year? experience in a business leadership role with proven business development, negotiation and sales skills.
Work experience in the drilling industry highly preferred.
Experience in dealing with governmental and trade unions.
Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
Nigerian In Country ? resident
Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)
Job Segment: General Manager, Business Development, Manager, Management, Sales
Mechanical ManagerJob TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE) OND BA/BSc/HND
Experience8 years
Location Lagos
Job FieldEngineering / Technical
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling?s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.
Position Summary:
The Mechanical Manager is in charge of preventative maintenance, and ongoing corrective maintenance repairs to equipment pertaining to both mechanical topside and engine room areas, with a pro-active attitude to prevent non-productive time.
Position Scope:
The Mechanical Manager coordinates the preventative and corrective maintenance in his/her area of responsibility, communicates regularly with the other departments (electrical, electronic, subsea, drilling, marine and safety) as well as the client and other service partners when required. He/she regularly communicates with onshore field support to ensure maximum efficiency and preservation of the assets onboard and is responsible to ensure the accuracy of data entered in the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) by any persons in his/her department.
Qualifications and Experience:
Eight years of offshore experience in the Mechanical department (either mechanical topside or engine room background) preferably with DP experience.
NOV 6th generation cyber chair experience.
Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
Nigerian In Country ? resident
Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Act as a Safety Leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and the implementation of controls to manage the associated risks with a special focus on Permit to Work and Isolation procedures.
Supervise and assist in completing the maintenance and repair of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic components of : - All Topside Drilling Equipment, Drilling Related Support Systems and Tubular Handling Equipment. - Pedestal Mounted Knuckle Boom Cranes and Heli-deck access crane.
Verify minimum required spares onboard - together with direct supports ? for critical/safety/maintenance/operational systems and liaise with Senior Materials Coordinator regarding outstanding orders and order with a pro-active attitude with regards to upcoming Preventive Maintenance.
Job Segment: Hydraulics, Electrical, Manager, Engineering, Management
Mud System OperatorJob TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE) OND BA/BSc/HND
Experience3 years
Location Lagos
Job FieldEngineering / Technical
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling?s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.
Position Summary
Performing all tasks related to drilling fluid management including operating and maintaining drilling fluid pumping, treatment and mixing systems. He/she will also assist in the execution of all drilling operations for the main or auxiliary well centers as required. All duties will be conducted in accordance with Pacific Drilling policies and procedures, in a safe and efficient manner.
Position Scope
The Mud System Operator will be assigned to work in any area onboard where activities pertaining to drilling operations are being conducted.
Qualifications and Experience
Three years offshore experience including time on a floating rig (preferably drillship).
Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)?
Nigerian In Country ? resident
Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Act as a Safety Leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and the implementation of controls to manage the associated risks with a special focus on Well Control, Permit to Work and Isolation procedures.
Actively participate in daily pre-tour meeting and pre-job meetings as often as required by the operations. When a deviation from the planned operations is necessary, stop the work, regroup and obtain approval prior to plan and implement the deviation.
Follow standard instructions and maintain good communication with the Assistant Driller and inform of any concern, ensuring any deviation is properly communicated and documented.
Supervise the Pumphand, Floorhands and Roustabouts when they are involved in mixing operations.
Monitor the mud tanks during operations and report any unexplained tank level, or mud property changes to the Driller.
Maintain an organized sack store and assist Service Partners maintaining an accurate inventory.
Perform preventive maintenance or maintenance repairs occurring on all fluid pumping and treatment equipment.
Technical SuperintendentJob TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE) OND
Location Lagos
Job FieldEngineering / Technical Oil and Gas / Energy
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling?s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.
Position Summary:
The Technical Superintendent is responsible for coordinating the preventative and corrective maintenance of the entire fabric of the vessel, including equipment and furnishings. The Technical Superintendent ensures equipment is maintained and serviced to achieve the optimum economic life-cycle and predictability within its life-cycle. He/She is responsible for providing the necessary power and services to the drilling operations and other support operations.
Job Segment: Hydraulics, Electrical, Facilities, Engineering, OperationsQuality Training AdvisorJob TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE) OND BA/BSc/HND
Experience3 years
Location Lagos
Job FieldEngineering / Technical Oil and Gas / Energy
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling?s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.
Position Summary
The Quality and Training Advisor (QTA) is responsible for advising offshore personnel on Pacific Drilling Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, and Training management systems on board the vessel. The QTA assists in enhancing the QHSE skills of crew.
Qualifications and Experience
Three years of offshore experience and demonstrated Quality and HSE leadership or as an alternate three years of Quality and HSE experience in associated industries plus an offshore orientation period to ensure as a minimum the qualification requirements for roustabout and roughneck as per Pacific Drilling Training Matrix.
Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
Nigerian In Country ? resident
Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Be the offshore point of contact for all matters related to:
~ Quality: with the shore-based Q&HSE Manager
~ HSE: with the shore-based Q&HSE Manager
~ Training: with the shore-based Training Managers
Provide administration/support for training on board the rig including maintaining personnel?s training records as per Pacific Drilling directions.
Assist in maintaining Quality, HSE and Training bulletin boards updated.
Participate in daily meetings with the PIC, department heads and client representative.
Job Segment: Training, Operations, Quality
Method of Application
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should visit
Pacific Drilling Career Page