Ongoing recruitment in a Leading Oil Exploration and Production Company

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We are a leading Oil Exploration and Production Company with active operatorship of prolific blocks and Oil and Gas Assets in the Niger Delta.

As a result of our new expansion and development programmes, we are recruiting experienced, passionate and resourceful candidates to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Production Operation Superintendent

Ref ID: (POS)-Swamp & Shallow Offshore
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

The Production Operations Superintendant is a senior operational leadership role responsible for the safe, eficient, and optimized hydrocarbon production from the company's swamp and shollow offshore assets in Nigeria.
This position directly superviesfeld production activities, maintenance work, and aperational persionnel, ensuring micmom uptime, regulatory compliance, and alignment with corporate production forgets.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Production Management and Optimization

Target Achievement: Ensure all production facilities (e.g.. flow stations, FPSOs/FSOs, wellhead platforms) operate at peak efficiency to meet daily, weekly, and monthly hydrocarbon production targets (oil, gas, and water).
Operational Integrity: Oversee and manage the integrity, maintenance, and safe operation of all production equipment, including separators, compressors, pumps, pipelines, and manifolds, across swamp and offshore locations.
Well Management: Direct the operational aspects of well testing, slickline/wireline activities, chemical injection programs, and flow assurance efforts to optimize well performance and prevent downtime.
Cast Control: Manage the operational expenditure (OPEX) budget for production activities, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure efficient utilization of resources (personnel, materials, and equipment).

Leadership and Personnel Supervision

Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and supervise the entire production operations team, including Offshore Installation Managers (OIMs), Platform Supervisors, Technicians, and operators, fostering a high-performance culture.
Contractor Management: Oversee the performance of key operations contractors (e.g., maintenance, catering. marine support) ensuring they adhere to company procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Rotational Scheduling: Manage and approve rotational schedules for field personnel, ensuring adequate staffing levels and compliance with working hours regulations for continuous 24/7 operations.

HSE and Regulatory Compliance

Safety Leadership: Serve as a visible safety leader, enforcing the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system, conducting safety meetings, and championing the company's HSE policies on all sites.
Compliance: Ensure all production activities, fluid discharge, and flaring practices comply with local Nigerian regulations (NUPRC, NMDPRA) and relevant International standards.
Incident Management: Coordinate and support emergency response activities and lead initial Investigations into production-related incidents, spills, or equipment failures.

Reporting and Communication

Reporting: Prepare and submit accurate daily, weekly, and monthly production reports, downtime analysis, and operational summaries to the management team and regulatory bodies.
Collaboration: Act as the primary operational interface between the field teams and cross-functional groups, Including Drilling, Reservoir Engineering, Geoscience, Maintenance, and Security.
Asset Handover: Coordinate with the Projects and Drilling teams for safe and efficient start-up, handover, and commissioning of new wells and facilities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience: A minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in oil and gas production operations, with at least 5 years in a Senior Supervisory or Superintendent role within the upstream sector.
Demonstrable experience managing complex swomp and offshore facilities in the Nigerian operating environment is mandatory.
Certifications: Professional certification from a recognized engineering body (e.g., COREN/NSE) is highly desirable.
Mandatory certifications for offshore work (o.g., BOSIET/HUET, Offshore Safety).

Skills:

Strong understanding of hydrocarbon processing.
Well intervention methods, flow assurance, and process safety management.
Exceptional leadership, complex problem-solving, and decisive decision-making skills under operational pressure.

Job Title: Senior Operations Support Engineer

Ref ID: (SOSE)-Swamp & Offshore
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

Provide multidisciplinary technical and coordination support to offshore production teams to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate dully operations and maintenance planning.Plan shutdowns, gegn monference, and offshore lografics.
Monitor asset integrity KPIs and incident closeouts.
Liaise between offshore teams and onshore engineering support.
Support HSE compliance, SMOPS, and operational readiness

Education & Experience

B.Eng. in Mechanical, Process, or Petroleum Engineering
8 - 12 years experience in offshore production support

Key Skills / Competencies:

Multidisciplinary understanding (process, mechanical, electrical)
Strong coordination and communication skills
Safety leadership and planning proficiency.

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Ref ID: (PS)-Swamp & Shallow Offshore
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all oil and gas production facilities in swamp and shallow offshore environments.
Ensures production targets are achieved within safety, environmental, and cost constraints while maintaining equipment integrity and high operational uptime.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise daily production activities across platform, flow stations, and associated facilities.
Achieve daily oil, gas, and water production targets safely and efficiently
Lead and mentor production operators, ensuring compliance with HSE and operational standards
Enforce safe work practices under the Pernill-to-Work (PTW) and isolation systems.
Montor and optimize process parameters, well perfarmance, and separation efficiency
Coordinate with maintenance, well services, and marine lografics feams to minimise downtime.
Ensure accurate metering, reporting, and reconciliation of production data
Lead on-site emergency response and safety drils as On-Scene Commander
Support planning and execution of shudowns, pigging, and well intervention programs.

Qualifications & Experience

B.Sc / HND in Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field.
8 - 12 years production experience, with at least 5 years in supervisory/offshore role
Strong background in oll/gas processing, compression, and flow assurance
Valid BOSIET/HUET and relavant HSE certifications
Experiance with DCS/SCADA systems and production optimization tools.

Core Competencies:

Strong leadership and team supervision skills
Excellent safety awareness and risk management capability
Technical competence in upstream prostuction systems
Effective communication and problem-solving skills
Resilient and adaptable to challenging field environments.

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Ref ID: (MS)-Swamp & Shallow Offshore
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

Responsible for the safe, timely, and cost-effective maintenance of mechanical electrical, and instrumentation systems across swamp and shallow offshore production facilities.
Ensures equipment reliability, asset integrity, and minimal production downtime through effective planning, supervision, and coordination of maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, und supervlas preventive, carmective, and breakdown maintenance aquiment pumps compressers, turbines, velves, generators, ond process instrumentation
Ensure maintenance work is executed safely and efficiently under the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system
Lead and develop maintenance technicians, ensuring high technical standards and compliance with company procedures.
Coordinate daily maintenance activities with production. morne, and logistics teams to minimize operational disruption.
Monitor equipment performance, analyze failures, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Oversee spare parts inventory, maintenance records, anil CMHS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) updates
Support planning and execution of shutdowns, turnarounds, and reliability improvement programs.
Verify proper equipment isolation, tagging, and recommissioning after maintenance.
Ensure compliance with all HSE and asset integrity management system.

Qualifications & Experience

B.Sc / HND in Mechenicol, Electrical, or InstrumentetionEngineering.
8 - 12 years maintenance experience in & gas production, with at least 5 years in a supervisory/offshore role
Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, precess control systems, and maintenance planning tools
Cartified in BOSIET/HUET and relevant HSE maintenace management training.
Proficiency with CMMS (eg, SAP PM, Maxime) and reliability engineering principles.

Core Competencies:

Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
Effective leadership and crew supervision under offshore conditions.
Sound knowledge of HSE ond assert integrity standards.
Planing and organizational ability to manage multiplemaintenaner actives.
Clear communication and teamwork across disciplines.

Job Title: Head of Finance

Ref ID: (HOF)
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

The Head of Finance provides strategic and operational financial leadership to ensure the company's fiscal integrity, profitabilly, and regulatory compliance.
The role oversees financial planning, reporting, treasury, JV accounting, and investment control across all upstream and midstream operations, ensuring alignment with corperate strategy and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead corporate financial strategy, budgeting, and business planning processes
Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls in compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
Manage Joint Venture (V) financial relationships with NNPC, including cash call management, cast recovery, budget approvals, qod JV audits.
Coordinate timely preparation and submission of JV performance reports, reconcillations, and partner expenditure statements.
Manage treasury operations, cash flow, and funding to support operational and project requirements.
Provide financial and economic analysis for investment decisions, feld development, and midstream gor projects.
Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulatory flings, arid statutory audit requirements.
Build and maintain relationships with NNPC, NUPRC, auditors, financial institutions, and other external stakeholders.
Lead initiatives for cost optimization, volue assurance, and operational efficiency.
Develop and mentor a high-performing france team copobile of supporting complex JV and corporate structures.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economies
MBA preferred
Professionct qualification (ACA, ACCA CHA, or equivalent required
Minimum 12 - 15 yours progressive experience in oil & gos franice, with at least 5 years a senior leadership role
Strong background in JV finance mahagerment withTINPC induding cash cells, performence menitoring, ond dudit revolution
Experience with ERP systems (SAPYOracle) and Rinancial modeling

Core Competencies:

Strategic financial planning and JV neietionship management
In-depth understanding of upstream of & gos accounting and cost recovery mechanisms
Strong leadership, negotiation, and steholder engagement skills
High integrity and adherence to governance standards
Analytical, results-oriented, ond restent under pressure.

Job Title: Petroleum Accountant

Ref ID: (PA)
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

Ensure accurate accounting of hydrocortion production, cost allocation, and revenue reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain production and Ifting records.
Reconcile crude and got sales, royalties, and JV
Support budget control end variance analysis
Coordinate audits (internal, JV, regulatory)
Maintain cost tracking for field operation and projects.

Qualifications & Experience

B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline ICAN/ACCA preferred
5 - 8 years oil & gas accounting experience

Skills / Competencies:

Production and cost accounting
Strong Excel and ERP (SAP/Oracle) skills
Analytical, organized, and deadline driven.

Job Title: Senior Petroleum Accountant

Ref ID: SPA
Location: Nigeria

Summary

To lead petroleum accounting, revenue reporting, and cost allocation for the company's upstream assets.
The role ensures financial integrity across production, lifting, royalty. and JV cost processes.
The Senior Petroleum Accountant provides accurate, timely reporting to management, partners, and regulators, ensuring compliance with contractual and fiscal obligations.

Key Responsibilities
Production and Revenue Accounting:

Supervise monthly reconciliation of crude oil and gas production, liftings, and sales volumes across swamp and offshore fields.
Validate production allocation between JV partners, royalty, and cost oil/gas entitlements.
Liaise with operations, marketing, and terminal operators to confirm lifting schedules and realized revenues.
Maintain accurate production and revenue records aligned with NUPRC/NMDPRA reporting standards.
Support management in price realization analysis and variance reporting.

Cost and JV Accounting:

Monitor cost recovery and prepare JV billing statements in accordance with joint operating agreements.
Review cost allocations, accruals, and overhead distributions to ensure transparency and fairness among partners.
Support audit processes (JV, internal, external, and regulatory) with accurate, reconciled documentation.
Analyze operating expenditures, CAPEX, and project costs to improve financial efficiency.

Financial Reporting and Controls:

Lead monthly and quarterly financial close for petroleum operations.
Ensure accuracy of entries in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) for production, revenue, and cost accounts.
Prepare detailed management reports on production, cost, and profitability trends.
Oversee royalty, tax, and regulatory payments to government agencies and verify compliance.
Strengthen internal control processes for petroleum accounting and financial data integrity.

Planning and Coordination:

Support budget preparation and forecast updates for production and revenue streams.
Coordinate with petroleum engineers and production teams to reconcile production data with accounting records.
Provide financial input to asset development and investment planning.
Engage proactively with regulators (NUPRC, NMDPRA, FIRS) and JV partners on financial matters.

Education & Experience

B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
Professional qualification: ICAN/ACCA (mandatory). Minimum of 10 years' accounting experience, with at least 5 years in oil & gas upstream (production accounting, JV, and revenue management).
Proven record of handling multi-asset or JV accounting environments in Nigeria's petroleum sector.
ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or SunSystems) preferred.

Skills/Competencies:

Strong knowledge of oil and gas accounting principles, JV accounting, and production cost allocation.
Solid understanding of lifting and terminal operations, royalty, and tax computations.
Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency with attention to data integrity.
Analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of explaining complex financial data to non-finance colleagues.
Excellent stakeholder management-operations, partners, and regulators.
High ethical standards, confidentiality, and accountability

Job Title: Document Management Professional

Ref ID: DMP
Location: Nigeria

Summary

Ensure effective governance, control, and lifecycle management of all technical and operational documents in the upstream oil and gas environment.
Maintain accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of information across exploration, drilling, production, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities
Document Control and Governance:

Develop and implement document control procedures aligned with company and regulatory standards (DPR/NUPRC, ISO 9001).
Manage the creation, review, approval, revision, and archival of technical and operational documents.
Ensure compliance with corporate records management policies and data retention requirements.

Technical Documentation Management:

Administer and maintain electronic document
management systems (EDMS) such as SharePoint, OpenText, or Documentum.
Classify and index documents including well files, seismic reports, drilling logs, production data, and engineering drawings.
Manage metadata integrity and ensure proper version control across all documentation.

Collaboration and Support:

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (geoscience, drilling, production, HSE, and projects) to standardize documentation processes.
Train staff on document control tools and ensure adherence to document management protocols.
Support audits and regulatory submissions by ensuring document readiness and traceability.

Quality and Compliance:

Perform regular audits to verify document quality. consistency, and accuracy.
Track document change history and maintain document registers.
Ensure alignment with local content requirements and Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).

Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities to automate document workflows and improve retrieval efficiency.
Recommend system enhancements and coordinate with IT on implementation.
Benchmark against industry best practices for E&P document management.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in information management, Library Science, Geoscience, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in document control within the upstream oil and gas sector.
Strong knowledge of exploration, drilling, and production documentation standards.
Proven experience with EDMS (e.g., OpenText,
SharePoint, ProArc, Documentum, or similar).
Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and NUPRC regulatory requirements.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

Experience supporting asset data migration or integration projects.
Knowledge of subsurface data formats (LAS, SEG-Y, WITSML).
Certification in records management or document control (AIIM, ARMA, or equivalent).
Understanding of upstream data standards (PPDM, Energistics).

Job Title: Senior Social Performance Adviser

Ref ID: SSPA
Location: Nigeria

Summary

The Senior Social Performance Adviser will support in the overseeing of the delivery of community programs, lead field implementation, and manage the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework for all social performance initiatives.
This role ensures that projects are executed efficiently, generate measurable impact, and meet all regulatory and internal reporting requirements.
The role serves as a critical execution and learning engine within the broader social performance strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Support the planning and on-ground implementation of social performance programs across host communities and emerging geographies.
Develop and execute monitoring and evaluation frameworks, KPIs, and reporting structures for HCDT activities, social investments, and partnership programs. • Coordinate community interface activities including stakeholder consultations, townhalls, and grievance management processes.
Track and document program impact, performance trends, and risk areas, and recommend course-corrective actions.
Prepare high-quality reports for regulatory agencies (e.g., NUPRC), HCDT submissions, and internal dashboards.
Manage data systems for field-level performance tracking and feedback loops to support learning and continuous improvement.
Supervise field officers, third-party delivery partners, and local contractors to ensure quality, compliance, and accountability.
Support internal evaluations and strategic reviews of FIRST E&P's social performance portfolio.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Economics, or related field; Master's degree is an advantage.
8-10 years of experience in program management, community development, or social performance in extractive industries or development sector. Strong command of M&E tools and frameworks; familiarity with ESG and regulatory reporting standards.
Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder field programs, including budget, schedule, and contractor oversight.

Core Competencies:

Excellent report writing, data analysis, and stakeholder communication skills.
Results-driven and detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.
Comfortable working in remote locations and managing field operations.
Ability to engage credibly with host communities, regulators, and senior executives.
Familiarity with Niger Delta development context and PIA regulatory expectations.
Strong problem-solving, adaptability, and project delivery capabilities

Job Title: Security Adviser - Swamp and Offshore Operations

Ref ID: Sec Adv
Location: Nigeria

Summary

The Security Adviser is the principal expert responsible for developing, managing, and executing the company's security strategy, protocols, and risk mitigation plans to protect personnel, assets, and operations in Nigeria's volatile swamp and shallow offshore environments.
The role involves continuous threat assessment, managing security contractors, and liaising with government security agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Security Risk Assessment: Conduct regular, detailed security threat and vulnerability assessments (TVA) specific to swamp transit routes, rig locations, and offshore vessels. Provide timely intelligence briefs and risk ratings to executive management.
Security Strategy & Planning: Develop and update the corporate security strategy, policies, and detailed operational security plans (e.g.. Journey Management Plan, Asset Protection Plan) tailored for the high-risk Niger Delta operating environment.
Contractor Management: Oversee and manage the performance of all contracted security providers (e.g.. MOPOL, Navy escorts, private security guards) for onshore bases, swamp operations, and offshore protection vessels (PVS).
Ensure compliance with terms of reference and rules of engagement.
Liaison: Maintain strong, professional working
relationships with relevant government security agencies (e.g., Nigerian Navy, Army, DSS, Civil Defence) and community security structures to ensure effective support and timely intelligence sharing.
Emergency Response: Coordinate the security aspect of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP), including developing robust protocols for crisis management, kidnap and ransom (K&R) response, and security evacuation procedures (Medevac/Casevac).
Asset Protection: Implement protective security measures for critical company assets, including high-value equipment, production flowlines, and key infrastructure in swamp and offshore fields, to guard against sabotage, vandalism, and crude oil theft.
Investigations: Lead or support internal investigations into security incidents, breaches, theft, and corporate espionage.
Budget Management: Manage the security budget effectively, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to cover fixed security details, escorts, technology, and intelligence gathering.

Qualifications and Competencies

Education: Bachelor's degree in security management, Criminology, Political Science, Intelligence Studies, or a related field. Professional security certifications (e.g.. CPP, PSP) are highly desirable.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in security management, with a significant portion spent in the upstream oil and gas sector in Nigeria. Previous experience in the military, police, or intelligence services is a strong advantage.
Regional Knowledge: Deep, verifiable understanding of the sociopolitical and security dynamics of the Niger Delta region, including community engagement protocols and conflict resolution.
Skills: Exceptional crisis management and communication skills. Proven ability to conduct complex security assessments, interpret intelligence, and operate under pressure. Must possess the highest level of integrity and discretion.

Job Title: HSE Supervisor

Ref ID: HSE
Location: Nigeria

Summary

The HSE Supervisor is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the company Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management system across all operational sites, with a specific focus on swamp and shallow offshore drilling, production, and marine activities in the Nigerian environment.
This role ensures strict compliance with national (e.g., NUPRC, NMDPRA) and international HSE standards, minimizing operational risks and promoting a proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Management System: Implement and maintain the corporate HSE Management System (HSE-MS), policies, and procedures across all swamp locations, offshore rigs, vessels, and bases.
Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular, documented site inspections, safety tours, and internal audits in high-risk areas (e.g., lifting operations, diving, drilling floor, onfined spaces) to identify non-compliance and hazardous conditions.
Risk Management: Lead and participate in formal risk assessments (e.g., HAZID, JSA/JSA) for all critical activities, including simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) in swamp and offshore environments, ensuring control measures are effective.
Incident Management: Coordinate and lead the investigation of all HSE incidents, accidents, and near misses, using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques.
Track the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
Emergency Response: Maintain and test the effectiveness of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for swamp and offshore scenarios (e.g., Medevac, oil spill, fire). Conduct regular drills and exercises.
Training & Awareness: Organize and deliver site-specific HSE training, safety inductions, toolbox talks, and promotional campaigns to foster a strong safety culture among employees and contractors.
Permit-to-Work (PTW): Supervise the strict implementation of the PTW system, especially for high- risk work like hot work, energy isolation (LOTO), and entry into confined spaces.
Environmental Compliance: Monitor and enforce compliance with environmental regulations regarding waste management (hazardous and non-hazardous). discharge limits, and spill prevention/response for marine and swamp operations.

Qualifications and Competencies

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
Certifications: Professional certification such as NEBOSH International General Certificate (GC) or equivalent is mandatory. BOSIET/HUET certification is required for offshore work.
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in HSE, with at least 4 years in a supervisory role within the upstream oil and gas industry, specifically involving Nigerian swamp and offshore operations.

Skills:

In-depth knowledge of local and international HSE regulations (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001, NUPRC Guidelines).
Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Job Title: Technical Assistant to Managing Director

Ref ID: TAMD
Location: Nigeria

Summary

The Senior Social Performance Adviser will support in the overseeing of the delivery of community programs, lead field Implementation, and manage the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework for all social performance initiatives.
This role ensures that projects are executed efficiently, generate measurable impact, and meet all regulatory and internal reporting requirements.
The role serves as a critical execution and learning engine within the broader social performance strategy.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Technical & Strategic Analysis Support:

Asset Performance Monitoring: Track, monitor, and analyze the operational and technical performance of all key onshore and shallow offshore assets, including well performance, reservoir management, and production metrics.
Prepare consolidated performance dashboards for the MD.

Technical Briefs & Due Diligence:

Prepare concise technical briefs, summaries, and recommendations on complex engineering and geoscience reports, capital projects, asset integrity, and new technology adoption.
Feasibility and Investment Support: Conduct preliminary technical and economic analysis, market research, and competitor benchmarking to support the MD's evaluation of business expansion, asset acquisition, and investment opportunities.
Project Tracking: Oversee and track the implementation progress of key strategic and operational projects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and managing interdepartmental coordination to mitigate execution risks.

Executive Communication & Liaison:

Reporting & Presentations: Prepare high-quality executive reports, board papers, policy documents, and compelling presentations that articulate technical and financial narratives for internal and external stakeholders, including government regulators (NUPRC, NMDPRA) and financiers.
Stakeholder Coordination: Act as a primary liaison between the MD and departmental heads, joint venture partners, government officials, and key contractors, facilitating clear and effective communication on technical matters.
MD Representation: Attend critical internal and external meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements with or on behalf of the MD, capturing key discussions, action points, and ensuring timely follow-up on directives. 3. Operational & Regulatory Compliance
Policy & Compliance Tracking: Assist the MD in monitoring compliance with Nigerian oil and gas regulations, environmental policies (HSE), and industry best practices relevant to onshore and shallow offshore operations. Risk Mitigation: Identify potential operational, technical, and regulatory risks across the asset base and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies to the MD.

Administrative Support: Manage the MD's extremely active calendar, complex travel logistics (domestic and international), and confidential correspondence, ensuring a high level of discretion and professionalism.
Required Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering. Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Geology, or a related technical field. An MBA or Master's degree in a relevant area (e.g., Oil & Gas Management, Finance) is a significant advantage.
Experience: Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant
experience in a technical, operations, or strategy role within the upstream Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria, with demonstrable exposure to onshore and/or shallow
offshore terrain.
Certifications: Relevant industry certifications (e.g., PMP, Nigerian Society of Engineers/COREN registration) are desirable.

Key Competencies & Skills:

Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of E&P lifecycle, reservoir engineering fundamentals, drilling operations, production technology, and asset integrity management, particularly in the Niger Delta context.
Analytical Prowess: Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize large amounts of complex technical and business data into actionable insights.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to draft high-quality reports, presentations, and correspondence for an executive audience.
Discretion & Professionalism: Unwavering commitment to confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of discretion.
Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), data analysis tools, and experience with project management software.

Job Title: Senior Process Engineer

Ref ID: SPE
Location: Nigeria

Description

Lead process design, optimization, and troubleshooting to ensure efficient and safe production, separation, and gas handling.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, and process simulations.
Perform bottlenecking and debottlenecking studies.
Optimize separation, dehydration, gas compression, and produced water treatment.
Support commissioning and performance testing.
Ensure process safety reviews (HAZOP, HAZID) are conducted.

Education & Experience

B.Eng Degree in Chemical / Process Engineering.
10+ years process design and operations experience.

Key Skills / Competencies:

Proficient in HYSYS / PRO-II.
Strong understanding of oil & gas process safety.
Analytical, innovative, and results-driven.

Job Title: Facility Engineer – Electrical & Instrumentation (FEEI)

Location: Nigeria

Description

Maintain and optimize electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure safe and reliable operation of production facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Design, install, and maintain power distribution and control systems.
Support calibration and testing of instruments and metering.
Troubleshoot E&I failures and implement preventive maintenance.
Support plant shutdown and start-up activities.
Ensure compliance with hazardous area and electrical safety standards.

Education & Experience

B.Eng Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering.
5 - 10 years E&I experience in upstream facilities.

Key Skills / Competencies:

PLC / DCS familiarity; hands-on diagnostics.
Strong analytical, safety, and reporting skills.
Excellent teamwork across disciplines.

Job Title: Facilities Engineer – Civil / Structural (FECS)

Location: Nigeria

Description

Provide civil and structural engineering support for design, construction, and maintenance of field facilities to ensure structural integrity and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Design, inspect, and maintain foundations, platforms, jetties, and supports.
Ensure compliance with API, BS, and local standards.
Supervise contractors and verify quality of civil works.
Conduct structural integrity assessments and recommend remedial actions.

Education & Experience

B.Eng Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering.
5 - 10 years oil & gas structural design or field engineering experience.

Skills / Competencies:

Proficiency in STAAD, SACS, or equivalent.
Field supervision, quality assurance, and contractor management.
Safety and integrity-driven mindset.

Job Title: Senior Reservoir Engineer

Ref ID: SEN
Location: Nigeria

Description

Lead reservoir management activities, coordinate reserves evaluation, and guide junior engineers to ensure optimal field performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead reserves evaluation and certification exercises.
Develop and maintain integrated reservoir models.
Provide input into FDPs and annual business plans.
Mentor and train reservoir and petroleum engineers.
Interface with partners and regulators on reserves audits.

Education & Experience

B.Sc / M.Sc Degree in Petroleum or Reservoir Engineering.
10 - 15 years relevant experience with proven asset optimization track record.

Key Skills / Competencies:

Advanced simulation and analytical skills.
Leadership and mentoring capability.
Strong stakeholder communication.

Job Title: Reservoir Engineer

Ref ID: RE
Location: Nigeria

Description

Provide reservoir characterization, performance analysis, and production forecasting to optimize recovery and support field development.

Key Responsibilities

Build and update reservoir simulation and material balance models.
Perform reserves estimation and decline curve analysis.
Integrate geoscience and production data to support reservoir management.
Advise on well spacing, depletion strategy, and EOR potential.

Education & Experience (General Reservoir Role)

B.Sc Degree in Petroleum or Reservoir Engineering.
5 - 8 years experience in reservoir management.

Key Skills / Competencies:

Skilled in Eclipse, MBAL, and analytical tools.
Strong numerical and analytical ability.
Collaborative, detail-oriented, proactive communicator.

Job Title: Production Technologist

Ref ID: PT
Location: Nigeria

Description

Deliver well productivity and flow assurance through optimal well design, surveillance, and production system management.

Key Responsibilities

Manage well test programs and production data validation.
Design artificial lift systems (ESP, gas lift) and monitor performance.
Diagnose production anomalies (sand, scale, wax, water cut).
Develop surveillance plans and recommend optimization measures.
Liaise with field teams on well start-ups, choke settings, and well integrity.

Education & Experience

B.Sc Degree in Petroleum Engineering or Production Technology.
5 - 8 years relevant experience.
Experience with swamp and offshore well operations.

Skills / Competencies:

Flow assurance, data interpretation, artificial lift optimization.
Fluent in production system software (IPM suite).
Cross-discipline collaboration and safety focus.
Demonstrable proficiency in Wells, Reservoir, Facility Management is key.

Job Title: Senior Petroleum Engineer

Ref ID: SPE
Location: Nigeria

Description

Lead petroleum engineering activities and integrate subsurface and surface optimization programs to achieve production targets safely and economically.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise petroleum engineering staff and ensure data quality and integration.
Lead well performance reviews and deliver field optimization plans.
Oversee production enhancement and well intervention campaigns.
Provide input into reservoir surveillance, material balance, and reserves evaluations.
Ensure well integrity compliance and operating envelope adherence.
Support investment planning and budget control for production improvement projects.

Education & Experience

B.Sc Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline.
8 - 12 years experience in upstream production operations.
Experience managing marginal fields or brownfield redevelopment desirable.

Key Skills / Competencies:

Expert in well performance and field optimization.
Leadership and mentoring ability.
Proficient in integrated production modeling.
Demonstrable experience in Wells, Reservoir, Facility Management is key.

Job Title: Petroleum Engineer

Ref ID: PE
Location: Nigeria

Description

Support the optimization of well performance, production systems, and field development activities across swamp and shallow offshore assets to maximize recovery and minimize downtime.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze well performance and production trends.
Recommend and implement well interventions (e.g.. stimulations, cleanouts, re-perforations).
Support production optimization and artificial lift design. Participate in production data management and well test validation.
Assist in annual field development planning and reserves review.
Collaborate with operations and reservoir teams on production forecasts.

Education & Experience

B.Sc Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline.
3 - 6 years production or well performance experience in upstream operations.
Field experience in swamp or offshore preferred.

Key Skills / Competencies:

Well performance analysis, nodal analysis, and optimization.
Familiarity with Prosper, GAP, or similar tools.
Team player, problem-solver, safety-conscious.
Can work and deliver quality work with minimum supervisions.

Remuneration
Attractive and above industry average.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Application Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline 16th December, 2025.

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