Asset Integrity Engineer at Seplat Energy Plc

Seplat Energy Plc is a leading indigenous Nigerian oil and gas exploration and production company with a strategic focus on Nigeria, listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (“LSE”) (LSE:SEPL) and Premium Board of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (“NSE”) (NSE:SEPLAT).

Seplat Energy is pursuing a Nigeria-focused growth strategy and is well-positioned to participate in future divestment programmes by the international oil companies, farm-in opportunities and future licensing rounds. We are leading Nigeria’s energy transition towards cleaner, more reliable energy that is accessible to all.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Asset Integrity Engineer

Job Reference: 504
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-time
Division: SEPNU Production
Department: OP technical Surface

Overall Purpose of the Job

• As part of the Integrity team, you will support asset integrity by monitoring facility conditions, planning inspections, and implementing risk-based failure prevention strategies.
• The successful candidate will leverage their deep expertise in subsurface evaluation to enhance reservoir understanding, optimize hydrocarbon recovery, and unlock greater value from the assets through data-driven insights and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities 

• Reservoir fluid characterization and field studies.
• Material balance and reservoir simulation.
• Performance forecasting and depletion planning.
• Volume forecasting, economic analysis, and reserves assessment.
• Conduct subsurface and commercial studies to advance development opportunities.
• Maintain and update dynamic reservoir models; identify long-term constraints.
• Define reservoir design bases for projects.
• Develop and revise Field Development Plans (FDPs).
• Reservoir surveillance and production optimization.
• Opportunity generation and evaluation.
• Subsurface characterization and depletion planning.
• Workover and drillwell evaluations.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assess asset integrity using risk-based techniques and set performance benchmarks.
• Identify and manage integrity risks; implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Conduct proactive corrosion surveillance and track integrity indicators.
• Maintain and prioritize integrity concerns for maintenance planning.
• Support Root Cause Failure Analysis and recommend sustainable solutions.
• Provide expertise in materials, inspection, welding, NDT, and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with coatings, corrosion, and repair teams for integrated solutions.
• Design and execute inspection programs aligned with standards and regulations.
• Interpret inspection results and perform Level 1 & 2 Fitness-for-Service evaluations.
• Lead corrosion control, inspection, and performance monitoring initiatives.
• Drive improvements through automation, digital tools, and emerging technologies.

Requirements
Education:

• B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of pressure equipment design standards and safety criteria; self-motivated and effective in managing reliability, maintenance, and troubleshooting within a team.

The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

• At least a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of Second-Class Upper Division (2.1) in Metallurgical, Materials, Corrosion, Mechanical, Chemical or related disciplines. 
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas sector.
• Familiar with industry codes, standards, and safety practices.
• NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
• Minimum of 8 years providing technical support in facilities or asset integrity.
• Skilled in corrosion management, pressure vessel evaluation, risk-based inspection, and fixed equipment strategies.

How to Apply
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