Facility Engineer

1. Design and develop surface production facilities including flow stations, pipelines, and processing units to support safe and efficient crude oil exploration and production activities.

2.Lead the construction, installation, and commissioning of new facilities, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements.

3.Conduct routine inspections, audits, and risk assessments to maintain the integrity, reliability, and safety of facility systems and infrastructure.

4.Support field development planning by providing technical input on facility requirements, layouts, and integration with production systems.

5.Monitor and optimize the performance of facility equipment and systems, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvement and downtime reduction.

6.Ensure full compliance with HSSE policies, environmental guidelines, and industry regulations including those set by NUPRC, NAPIMS, and other NNPC agencies.

7.Prepare technical reports, maintenance records, and engineering documentation including P&IDs, equipment specifications, and operation manuals.

8.Plan and supervise facility maintenance activities, including preventive programs, emergency repairs, and system upgrades, while managing contractor performance.

9.Coordinate with internal departments such as Production, Drilling, and HSE, and maintain effective communication with external contractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies.

10.Build strong working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and service providers to support integrated field execution and problem resolution.

11.Provide technical support for troubleshooting, modifications, and upgrades of existing facilities to ensure continuous operations and alignment with production goals.

12.Promote a culture of safety, operational integrity, and continuous improvement in all facility-related activities and engineering decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Petroleum, or Chemical); a master’s degree in engineering or an MBA is an added advantage.
• Strong expertise in facility design, construction, operations, and maintenance within the oil and gas sector, with sound knowledge of relevant industry standards, HSSE regulations, and engineering codes.
• Proficiency in engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, PDMS, or similar), project management tools, and familiarity with regulatory engagement processes involving NUPRC, NNPC, and related agencies.
• COREN registered with working knowledge of oil and gas facilities, Process Engineering, and Project Engineering systems, tools and practices.
• Minimum of 10 years of upstream oil and gas experience, special consideration will be given to land, swamp and shallow water experience in Nigeria.