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Offshore drilling jobs Week 04/2026

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Hiring: Drilling Superintendent

📍 Location: Lagos, Nigeria
🔹 Experience: 18+ years (minimum 5 years as Drilling Superintendent)

Looking for an experienced Drilling Superintendent with strong onshore/offshore drilling operations expertise, HSE leadership, well delivery, and contractor management skills. Proven track record in safe, efficient drilling execution.

📩 Send CV to: Amita.jadhav@petroexceltech.com

Floorman Vacancy

Start: 28th Jan
Duration: 5 days
Rig Type: Jack Up drilling Unit

Requirements:
OPITO H2S
BSN
EU nationals only due to project requirements

If available and interested, please send an updated CV to Jevery@pg-global.com and I will reach out soon.

URGENT – EXPERIENCED FLOORHAND NEEDED ‼️

We have an urgent requirement for an experienced Floorhand to join our clients’ drillship vessel ASAP.

This will be an ad-hoc assignment and our client is looking for someone to join this week for approximately 4 weeks.

🗓️ Start ASAP for 28 days
🌏 International Waters
📌 Essential certificates – OPITO approved BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS, OGUK Medical, Rigging/Slinging Training

If you have the relevant experience, are immediately available and hold the above certificates, contact the office on 01224 628555

VACANCY CLOSED – THANK YOU

** NEW VACANCY – ROUSTABOUT **

We are looking for an experienced Roustabout for a trip commencing Thursday 22nd January for 3 weeks. Semi-sub/jack-up experience preferred.

To apply, please send your CV to Drilling.CV@grndrilling.com

Recruitment at Ocean Deep Drilling ESV Nigeria Limited*

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Open Positions:
▪️Senior Subsea Engineer
▪️Auxillary Driller
▪️3rd Engineer
▪️Rig Maintenance Supervisor
▪️Electronic Technician
▪️Senior Electronic Technician
▪️Senior Electrician
▪️2nd Engineer
▪️Chief Engineer
▪️Deck Foreman
▪️Senior Mechanic
▪️Operations Support Engineer
▪️Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)
▪️Master
▪️Senior Toolpusher
▪️Performance Toolpusher
▪️Senior Storekeeper

Location: Offshore, Nigeria

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.

AlMansoori Workover Services (AWS) is currently looking to recruit experienced Rig Supervisors and Rig Managers with strong workover operations experience.

Requirements:

Proven experience in workover operations

Strong leadership and rig management skills

Familiarity with HSE standards and operational controls

Experience in oil & gas service environments is essential

📩 Interested candidates are invited to share their CVs to:
awsbh@msegroup.ae

Hiring: Drilling Superintendent

📍 Location: Lagos, Nigeria
🔹 Experience: 18+ years (minimum 5 years as Drilling Superintendent)

Looking for an experienced Drilling Superintendent with strong onshore/offshore drilling operations expertise, HSE leadership, well delivery, and contractor management skills. Proven track record in safe, efficient drilling execution.

📩 Send CV to: Amita.jadhav@petroexceltech.com

Urgent Hiring – Jack Up Rig (Sharjah)

Open Positions:
Mechanic | Welder | Motorman | Electronics Technician | Electrician (COMPEX) | HSE | Banksman | Crane Operator |

Location: Sharjah
Project: Jack-Up Rig – MODU
Contract Duration: Until April 2026
Rotation: 28 Days ON / 28 Days OFF (Only ON days paid)

Benefits Provided:
Accommodation
Food
Transportation

Joining Timeline: 2nd Week of February 2026

Requirements:

  • Valid Fit to Work Certificate (OGUK preferred)
  • Mandatory Vaccinations: Influenza & Hepatitis B
  • Tetanus Booster – Preferred

Interested candidates may share their updated CV and certificates at:
akshaya.khot@nesfircroft.com

WE ARE HIRING:
OPENING IN KUWAIT.FOR DEEP-DRILLING LAND RIGS, job opportunities for the following positions for our projects in Kuwait. These are long-term positions, and experience with 3000HP or deep-drilling land rigs is a must.

  • SENIOR TOOLPUSHERS
  • DRILLERS

If you have experience on a 3000HP land rig for the same role, and you are interested, please share your updated CV:

jobs@kdckwt.com

We are looking for an experienced Floorman to join our client’s drillship in Southwest Europe.
 
✅ Position: Floorman
✅ Location: Southwest Europe
✅ Joining Date: ASAP
✅ Requirements:

  • Previous drillship experience
  • Valid Schengen visa
  • Lifting Certificate
     
    If you meet these criteria and are ready for this exciting opportunity, please send your CV to dnair@kuiper-group.com

Drilling Engineers, Drilling supervisors, Drilling Superintendents for projects in Middle East.

Requirements: at least 10-15 years of international experience, relevant education.

Please send your resume to adanilenko@getglobalgroup.com and mention your job title in a topic of email.

We are currently seeking 2 X Derrickmen for a drillship.

  • Joining: ASAP
  • Duration: 1 hitch or more
  • Note: Candidates should not require a Schengen visa or should hold a valid Schengen visa.

If interested, please apply at the link below or email me
dnair@kuiper-group.com

Urgent Hiring – Jack-Up Rig Project (Sharjah)

Available Positions:
Roughneck / Floorman, Roustabout, HSE Lead, Night HSE

Location: Sharjah
Project: Jack-Up Rig – MODU
Contract Duration: Until April 2026
Rotation: 28 Days ON / 28 Days OFF (only ON days are paid)

Benefits Provided
Accommodation, Meals, Transportation

Joining Timeline – 2nd Week of February 2026

Candidate Requirements
Valid Fit-to-Work Certificate (OGUK preferred)
Mandatory Vaccinations: Influenza & Hepatitis B
Tetanus Booster (preferred)

Interested candidates are invited to share their updated CV and certificates at: akshaya.khot@nesfircroft.com

Hiring | Rig Supervisors / Rig Managers (Workover Experience)

AlMansoori Workover Services (AWS) is currently looking to recruit experienced Rig Supervisors and Rig Managers with strong workover operations experience.

Requirements:
Proven experience in workover operations
Strong leadership and rig management skills
Familiarity with HSE standards and operational controls
Experience in oil & gas service environments is essential

Interested candidates are invited to share their CVs to: awsbh@msegroup.ae

I am looking for a driller for my clients Rig in the Gulf of Thailand. This is a 28/28 rotational position.

You must have experience drilling in the Gulf of Thailand and familiarity with the local language is advantageous.

Please email your CV, Certs and 2 references to gemma@primeoceangroup.com

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