Job Description

Job Summary:
Our Client is seeking an Engineering Lead to oversee and deliver comprehensive engineering activities across the oil and gas value chain. This role is within a leading upstream oil and gas operator focused on ensuring engineering deliverables meet safety, quality, schedule, budget, and regulatory standards. The Engineering Lead will manage the full engineering lifecycle, provide technical leadership across multiple disciplines, and ensure compliance with industry and local regulations. The position involves strategic planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and fostering a strong safety culture. Candidates can expect to lead multidisciplinary teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and optimize capital expenditures while maintaining asset integrity and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement comprehensive engineering strategies aligned with corporate objectives and asset development plans, managing the full engineering lifecycle from concept selection through detailed design and as-built documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across multidisciplinary engineering disciplines, ensuring compliance with industry standards and Nigerian regulatory requirements while embedding asset integrity, reliability, and operability into all designs.
• Lead and coordinate design reviews, technical assurance activities, and risk identification with effective mitigation strategies to uphold high-quality engineering deliverables.
• Prepare and manage engineering execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, monitoring expenditures and implementing cost control measures to optimize capital expenditures.
• Oversee engineering contracting processes including contractor prequalification, bid evaluation, and management, ensuring adherence to local content regulations and contractual obligations.
• Champion a strong health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) culture by enforcing compliance with HSE policies and Nigerian environmental regulations, leading risk assessments to achieve Goal Zero.
• Engage and collaborate with regulators, joint-venture partners, host communities, and internal stakeholders to secure necessary permits and approvals, facilitating smooth project execution.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams while fostering cross-functional collaboration with operations, asset management, finance, and commercial departments to enhance team capability and project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by promoting innovation, digital tools, and best practices, conducting post-project reviews, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing engineering projects.
• Proven expertise in managing the full engineering lifecycle: concept design, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), Detailed Engineering Design (DED), and as-built documentation.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards such as API, ASME, ISO, and compliance with Nigerian regulatory bodies including NUPRC and NMDPRA.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering budget development, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Proficient in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and civil/structural disciplines.
• Extensive experience in risk management, technical assurance, and governance within capital projects.
• Solid understanding of Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) policies, with a track record of promoting safety culture and compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including interfacing with regulators, joint-venture partners, contractors, and host communities.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with local content regulations and contractor management in the Nigerian oil and gas sector.
• Strong strategic thinking capabilities with a focus on value optimization and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop engineering teams, fostering collaboration across multiple functions.

What We Offer:
• Comprehensive professional development and leadership opportunities within a dynamic engineering environment focused on the oil and gas sector.
• Engagement in multidisciplinary projects that emphasize innovation, digital tools, and continuous improvement practices.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) excellence, fostering a culture aimed at achieving Goal Zero incidents.
• Collaborative work culture promoting cross-functional teamwork among engineering, operations, asset management, finance, and commercial teams.
• Active involvement in regulatory compliance and local content adherence, ensuring alignment with Nigerian industry standards and international best practices.
• Opportunities to lead and mentor high-performing teams, enhancing technical expertise and career growth.
• Exposure to comprehensive risk management, governance frameworks, and stakeholder engagement including regulators, joint-venture partners, and host communities.

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