Lead Process Engineer

Clinton Oilfield Limited - We provide technical depth, reliable service, and fit-for-purpose solutions that help operators meet complex drilling and production targets while ensuring safety, compliance, and cost efficiency. Together, we help operators deliver projects faster and with greater confidence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Process Engineer

Location: Rivers

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Process Engineer to join our Upstream Technical team. This is a business-critical role responsible for supporting the appraisal, development planning, and early production commercialization of four onshore oil and gas fields.
• As a new operator without existing surface facilities, you will play a pivotal role in defining production schemes utilizing third-party infrastructure and Early Production Facilities (EPFs). Your work will directly transform discovered resources into commercial production, establishing the technical foundation for our client's first operated production system.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and integrate third-party processing and crude handling solutions, including EPF options.
• Coordinate with drilling, subsurface, and commercial teams to translate reservoir plans into executable production schemes.
• Develop production system concepts, PFDs, heat and material balances, and facility sizing.
• Support well testing, production forecasting, flow assurance, and optimisation studies.
• Support EPF deployment, operational readiness, and crude evacuation logistics (barging/export).
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian regulatory requirements and HSE standards.
• Provide process engineering support for exploration, appraisal, and development drilling campaigns.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 10–15 years of upstream oil and gas experience, with at least 7 years in field development, production, or process engineering.
• Software: Proficiency in Aspen HYSYS, Pipesim, OLGA, or similar process simulation tools.
• Location: Must have exposure to Nigerian upstream operations and regulatory requirements.
• Technical Expertise: Proven track record with EPFs, modular production systems, and third-party processing facilities. Strong knowledge of flow assurance, process safety management (HAZOP/HAZID), and production optimization.

Key Deliverables (First 12 Months):

• Q4: Achieve first oil on schedule and maintain ≥95% facility availability during startup.
• Q2: Deliver process engineering support for planned wells and complete EPF selection.
• Q1: Complete technical assessment and preliminary development plans for 100% of the four assets.
• Q3: Achieve ≥90% production readiness (commissioning plans, HAZOP, regulatory approvals).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using ''Lead Process Engineer” as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline: 20th November, 2026