Wells Quality Specialist
Lagos, LA, NG
About us
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
What role you will play in our team
The Quality Specialist will be a key member of the Drilling and Completions (D&C) team, responsible for ensuring that all materials, equipment, and services meet ExxonMobil’s stringent quality standards. The role supports planning, execution, and assurance activities to drive flawless performance and uphold the organization's commitment to operational excellence.
The closing date for this opportunity is Friday 23rd May 2025.
What you will do
- Develop and implement quality plans and strategies for drilling and completion projects.
- Provide subject matter expertise on quality assurance and control across drilling, completion, and well intervention activities.
- Support supplier qualification, selection, and performance management, including audits and technical evaluations.
- Perform quality surveillance activities during equipment fabrication, assembly, and testing.
- Lead or participate in root cause investigations and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
- Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, logistics, and operations teams to ensure quality expectations are understood and met.
- Maintain and enhance the Drilling and Completions Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ExxonMobil’s corporate policies and industry standards (e.g., API, ISO).
- Facilitate Lessons Learned capture and incorporate continuous improvement initiatives into quality processes.
- Provide mentorship and quality-related training to D&C teams and suppliers as required.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of quality management experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably in drilling, completions, or well interventions.
- NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
- Strong knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001, API Q1/Q2) and industry standards for drilling and completion equipment (API, ASME, NACE).
- Experience with supplier auditing, inspection, and surveillance activities.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proactive, collaborative approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications
What are the next steps
If you are Interested, you can apply now.
The closing date for this opportunity is Friday 23rd May 2025, at which point we will commence our assessment process. If your application is not successful at any stage we will let you know as soon as we can.
If your application meets or exceeds our minimum criteria following the closing date, you will be invited to participate in an assessment.
Successful candidates will subsequently be invited to participate in interviews including a technical competency assessment.
ExxonMobil recognises that recruiting and developing the right people is key to our success and so we look for applicants who demonstrate the right skills, attitudes, capability and potential. Our processes are designed to be robust, engaging and consistent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
- Working knowledge of ExxonMobil Drilling and Completions Standards and Practices (or similar major operator standards).
- Experience with digital quality tools, data analytics, and root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., TapRooT®, 5-Whys, RCA).
- International and offshore project experience.
Stay connected with us
Behavioral Skills
Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship.
Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships.
Job Segment:
Offshore Oil, Sustainability, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineer, Engineer, Energy, Technology, Engineering