Operational Specialist at Felton Energy Services Limited (FESL)

Felton Energy Services Limited (FESL) is an indigenous oil & gas procurement, operation and maintenance company in Nigeria. The company was established to supply global customers with Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial and Engineering Products, on time and at the most competitive prices. FESL has unrivalled commitment to the Oil & Gas Industry and has gained support of the leading manufacturers which ensures our solutions are at the forefront oftoday’s technology.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operational Specialist

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

About the Role

• We are seeking highly experienced Operational Specialist to support the delivery of job instructions, simulation-based training, and competency development for both new and experienced senior operations personnel.
• This is a strategic role requiring a high level of technical knowledge, instructional capability, and operational experience to drive excellence in plant operations and workforce development.
• The Company is a Gas Manufacturing Company engaged in the production of Liquefied Natural Gas. It is a business based in Bonny Island, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities
Training & Instructional Delivery:

• Deliver job instructions and plant-specific operational training to operations personnel in alignment with the NLNG Operations Assessment and Progression scheme.
• Develop learning materials, manuals, and structured on-the-job training guides.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to operations personnel, fostering safe and efficient plant operations.
• Conduct simulation-based training and assessments to build and validate critical operational competencies.

Operations Competency Development:

• Evaluate technical proficiency and readiness of personnel for progression to higher roles, including Field Operators and Console Operators.
• Develop tailored development plans for operators, based on individual performance assessments and progression requirements.
• Ensure competency development aligns with organizational standards, best practices, and HSE requirements.

Plant Operations Support:

• Provide subject matter expertise in LNG processing plant operations, including startup, shutdown, emergency handling, and routine operations.
• Support the standardization of operational procedures and best practices across teams.
• Collaborate with technical teams to integrate operational feedback into plant reliability and performance improvements.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track progress of personnel competency development and prepare performance reports for management.
• Maintain detailed records of training activities, simulations, and progression evaluations.
• Support audits and reviews related to training and competence assurance.

Required Qualifications

• HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.
• Relevant certifications in instructional delivery, operations training, or LNG plant operations are a strong advantage.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 10 –15 years of operational experience in the LNG industry.
• Proven experience in both Field Operations and Console (DCS) roles.
• Prior experience delivering training or mentoring in an industrial operations environment is a strong advantage.

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Strong instructional and facilitation skills in technical and operational training.
• Proficiency in developing and using simulation tools for operations training.
• Strong commitment to safety, process discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to evaluate and build competencies in a structured, measurable manner.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using "Operations Specialist" as the subject of the email.

Note: Be sure to attach all relevant certifications and indicate your desired daily pay rate