Recruitment at Ocean Deep Drilling ESV Nigeria Limited

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Senior Subsea Engineer

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Technical/Engineering Degree
• 10 years offshore experience in subsea engineering.
• Technical (Mechanic/Hydraulic)certification.
• Supervisor Well Control Certificate-Subsea and Surface combined;
• Technical certification-BOP preferably.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position;
• Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: Auxillary Driller

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Technical/Engineering Degree
• 4 years minimum deep water off shore drilling experience.
• Technical knowledge of calculations for safe in operations of drilling unit and control of the well.
• Supervisory Well Control Certificate is a must.
• Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of the drilling unit and control of the well.
• NOV 6th generation on Cyberchair experience.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position;
• Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: 3rd Engineer

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Marine Engineering Degree
• 5 years off shore experience on Dynamic Positioning vessel
• Valid Certificate of Competency with the qualification of 3rd Engineer unlimited.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: Rig Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Marine Engineering Degree
• Chief Engineer License without Limitation of horsepower or geographical area preferred
• 10 years offshore experience in Mechanical Department (topside or engine room) with minimum of 7 years working on a Drilling vessel in a Maintenance Discipline amd minimum of 5 years as Department head in one of the following disciplines – Engineering; Electrical / Electronic; Mechanical or subsea
• Extensive Mechanical / Hydraulic Experience on 5th or 6th generation rigs
• Minimum of 5 years working on a drilling vessel in a maintenance discipline.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: Electronic Technician

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Technical/Engineering Degree
• 7 years off shore experience in Electrical/Electronic Department
• Certificates and working knowledge of SC Drives, Generator Controls, an Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs CompEx, etc.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: Senior Electronic Technician

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Technical/Engineering Degree
• 8 years off shore experience in Electrical/Electronic Department with supervisory responsibility.
• Certificates and advance working knowledge of SCR Drives.
• Generator Controls, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), CompEx, etc are required.
• Experience with both Low- and High Voltage Systems is required.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: Senior Electrician

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Technical/Engineering Degree
• 7 years off shore experience in electrical department.
• Certificates and advance working knowledge of repair and rebuilding electrical components and wiring of electrical motors which include: Generators and Generator, control systems, Transforming systems, Drilling system, Electrical motors. Jacking systems, Pumps, Air conditioning and refrigeration systems, Crane electrical systems, Inter communication equipment, Power generators, Lighting fixtures, Alarms, Fuses and Switches.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: 2nd Engineer

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Marine Engineering Degree
• 7 years off shore experience on Dynamic Positioning vessel with 4 years minimum experience as 2nd Engineer.
• Valid Certificate of Competency with the qualification of First Engineer-all ships.
• Valid STCW 95 III/1 Certificate and 3rd Class Motor.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: Chief Engineer

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Marine Engineering Degree
• 10 years offshore experience on a Dynamic Positioning vessel with 5 years minimum as First Engineer.
• Valid Certificate of Competency with the qualification of First Engineer-all ships without limitations.
• Valid STCW 95 III/2 Certificates.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: Deck Foreman

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in technical / Bachelor’s Degree.
• Two (2) or more years as a certified Crane Operator with prior offshore experience preferred.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: Senior Mechanic

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Technical/Engineering Degree
• 7 years offshore experience in position as Mechanic experienced and trained on Hydraulic Systems troubleshooting and maintenance.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: Operations Support Engineer 

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Technical /Engineering Degree
• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role in a business of similar size and complexity.
• Strong leadership and customer relationship skills.
• Supervisory Well Control.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Technical/Engineering Degree
• 15 years rig experience including 10 years proven experience as Snr. Toolpusher on a deep-water drilling vessel.
• Supervisory Well Control, OIM license, NOV 6th generation on cyberchair.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: Master

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Nautical College- Maritime Engineering Degree
• 10 years deep water off shore drilling. experience including 7 years proven experience as Master
• Minimum of 18 months operational mode as Chief Mate on a deep water drilling rig; Valid Supervisor Well Control certification.
• Valid Nautical Unlimited Master and Chief Officer Certificates.
• All STCW 95 required training for Master on class of vessel and flag requirements, 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.
• Deepwater drilling rig experience on drilling rig, drillship or semi; and

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: Senior Toolpusher

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Technical/Engineering Degree
• 10 years deep water off shore drilling experience including 7 years proven experience as Toolpusher or Performance Toolpusher.
• Supervisory Well Control Certificate. NOV 6th generation cyberchair experience
• Must be Computer Literate.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: Performance Toolpusher

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Technical /Engineering Degree
• 7 years deep water off shore drilling experience including 4 years proven experience as a Toolpusher/Driller.
• Supervisory Well Control certificate
• NOV 6th generation cyberchair experience Ability to analyze and interpret data.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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

Job Title: Senior Storekeeper

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Technical / bachelor’s Degree.
• 5 years minimum experience utilizing PeopleSoft Warehouse Management Module or other computerized Warehouse Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software.
• 5 years rig-based experience in similar position with exposure to warehouse maintenance application.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Nigerian nationality;
• Professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry is an added advantage;
• Academic qualifications equivalent to or in line with those required for the position; Availability to work offshore on a rotational schedule of 28/28 or 35/35 days.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.

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