Engineering Lead at WTS Energy

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

• 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.