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Subsea Engineer At Pacific International Drilling

Pacific International Drilling·All, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
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Requirements

  • Recognized Marine / Engineering qualification from Maritime college or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of related experience and education/training in hydraulics and fluid system maintenance and repair.
  • Superior knowledge of BOPs and control systems and associated procedures; of riser tensioners and CMC functions; and of all wellhead equipment and running tools.
  • Ability to perform accurate calculations for riser runs and tensioners.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Superior troubleshooting, decision making, and problem resolution skills.
  • Ability to understand and react with diverse groups and operations.
  • Ability to recognize and resolve conflict.
  • Ability to plan and delegate work that has been organized.
  • Ability to think globally.

Other Requirements:

  • Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), West African Examinations Council (WAEC), or GCE O'Level.
  • OND (Ordinary National Diploma) is equivalent to a 2-year Associate Degree in the United States, while HND or B.Sc. is equivalent to a 4-year Degree (at least 120 credits / units).
  • Must be a Nigerian resident currently residing in Nigeria.
  • Fluent English communication skills, both oral and written.

Key skills

Secondary School (SSCE)ONDBA/BSc/HND
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Company

Pacific International Drilling

Location

All, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Internship

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 8, 2026

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