Operations Supervisor

Who We Are

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) is a globally competitive energy company improving lives sustainably. Incorporated in 1989, NLNG plays a critical role in harnessing Nigeria’s natural gas resources for domestic and international markets, while driving long-term economic and social value.

At NLNG, we offer an innovative work environment, strong ethical standards, and career experiences that enable our people to thrive and make meaningful impact.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on business need, job requirements, individual qualifications and performance in a competitive assessment process. All eligible women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Candidates who require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process due to a disability should notify us. A reasonable adjustment is a change made to remove or reduce a disability-related disadvantage during recruitment. Requests from shortlisted candidates will be considered at each stage, based on individual needs and the requirements of the recruitment process.

Reasonable adjustments support equitable participation in the recruitment process but do not remove or alter the essential safety, operational or competence requirements of the role.

Job Objective

Lead and supervise all operational activities in own assigned operational area of the Plant to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance. The role is responsible for monitoring and controlling operations, optimizing plant conditions, managing start-ups and shutdowns, responding to emergencies, and maintaining production continuity. As a designated safety-critical position holder and human barrier, the incumbent plays a key role in preventing and mitigating operational risks in line with established safety controls and bowtie requirements. This position supervises and ensures compliance with operating plans, procedures, work instructions, and safety standards.

The Person

To be eligible to apply for the OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR position, candidates should possess:

• A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Chemical, Instrumentation, Petroleum/Gas, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Civil, Structural, Environmental, Marine, Metallurgical, Materials or Software Engineering obtained at a minimum of Upper Credit level.

• Minimum of 10 years' working experience in LNG operations with at least 3 years’ experience in plant operations.
• Evidence of acquisition of the required 12 Assessment & Progression (A&P) Skill Blocks.

Core Competencies

• Plant Operations Management and Optimization
• HSE and Process Safety Leadership
• Emergency Response and Incident Management
• People Management, Coaching, and Mentoring
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Commercial Awareness and Digital Literacy

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

• HND Certificate
• NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate
• Evidence of acquisition of 12 A&P Skill Blocks
• Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
• Evidence of Change of Name (where applicable)
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Applications must include copies of the relevant certificates/documents listed.

Applications without the mandatory attachments will NOT be considered.

UNDERSTAND THE ROLE BEFORE YOU APPLY

These are hands-on, safety-critical plant roles. Successful candidates must be willing and able to:

• Work the prescribed shift rotation.
• Work at heights and above water, particularly at the loading jetties, where required.
• Participate in emergency response and serve on the First Intervention Team (FIT) as required.
• Wear prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently.
• Maintain a clean-shaven face while on shift rotation for effective use of Breathing Apparatus (BA), and ensure head hair allows the safe and proper use of helmets and other PPE.
• Meet applicable fitness-to-work requirements.
• Comply with all applicable HSE, operational and emergency-response requirements.

APPLICATION DECLARATION

• By applying, candidates confirm that they have read and understood the advertised duties, working conditions and essential role requirements, and that the information provided is complete and accurate.
• Material misrepresentation, omission, falsification or concealment may result in disqualification, withdrawal of an offer or termination of employment, subject to applicable Company policy and law.
• Selection and continued employment are subject to satisfactory verification of information provided and applicable pre-employment and fitness-to-work requirements.

How To Apply

Applications must include all mandatory documents specified for the position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply through the NLNG Career Site:

• Log on to the NLNG Career Site
• Click on “Accept All Cookies”
• Click on 'View All Jobs'
• Click on the advertised position of interest to view the details and apply.
• Log in using your Email and Password. If you are a new user, click on “Create Profile” to register. (You will receive an email confirming your registration. Note: you have not applied for the job yet.)
• Add your name, password and other required data, view the privacy statement, accept and submit.
• Complete the application form, attach /upload copies of relevant documents to update your information and click on 'Apply'.
• You will receive an email confirming your application is successful.

Only applications completed through the NLNG job portal are valid.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• NLNG does not demand payment from applicants or appoint agents to assist with applications.
• Only successful candidates at each stage will be contacted.
• Candidates should rely only on information from official NLNG channels.
• By applying, candidates consent to Nigeria LNG Limited processing their personal data to assess suitability for employment, in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements.