Hobark International Limited is the parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos. The group offers the following services.
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Lead and coordinate the development of integrated field development plans (FDPs) and long-term strategic planning initiatives.
Provide technical leadership on urban and infrastructure planning components for field development, including roads, housing, water, energy, and logistics interfaces.
Oversee asset planning schedules, identifying key milestones and critical paths for exploration, development, and production activities.
Conduct regular scenario planning, sensitivity analyses, and risk assessments to support optimal decision-making.
Support the development of urban impact assessments, master plans, and infrastructure integration plans in host communities.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Urban & Regional Planning, Petroleum Engineering, Civil Engineering, or other relevant technical discipline.
Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Project Management, or Energy Systems Planning is a strong advantage.
Membership and active registration with NITP, TOPREC, COREN, or any recognized international planning/engineering body.
Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in the oil & gas industry, with at least 5 years in a senior planning or leadership role.
Demonstrated experience in leading integrated upstream planning projects involving urban and infrastructure components.
Strong knowledge of field development planning processes and petroleum lifecycle planning.
In-depth understanding of urban planning principles, infrastructure development, and spatial integration with oil & gas projects.
Proficiency in planning software and tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and other relevant modeling tools.
Lead and manage all phases of brownfield or greenfield development project—from FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) through to commissioning and handover.
Develop and maintain detailed project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans in alignment with strategic objectives.
Coordinate the activities of cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), HSE, subsurface, drilling, and external contractors.
Implement robust project governance and control frameworks, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards and regulations.
Oversee contract management activities, including vendor selection, negotiation, and performance monitoring.
Requirements
Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical) or a related technical discipline. A Master’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.
A minimum of 15 years of progressive project management experience in upstream oil & gas, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity on major capital or greenfield development projects.
Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP®, PRINCE2®, APM, or equivalent).
Membership in professional bodies such as the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), COREN, or international equivalents is desirable.
Demonstrable knowledge of oilfield development lifecycle (Concepts, FEED, EPC, Commissioning and Sartup).
Strong understanding of project controls, cost engineering, scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
Competency in reading and interpreting engineering and construction drawings and specifications.
Familiarity with Nigerian oil & gas regulatory landscape (e.g., NUPRC/DPR standards and local content laws).
Identify risks and propose mitigative plans related to land use, infrastructure development, stakeholder engagement, and community development initiatives.
Champion land use planning, resettlement strategy formulation, and right-of-way acquisition processes in compliance with Nigerian laws and global best practices.
Facilitate regulatory permitting and liaise with government bodies, community leadership, and relevant ministries.
Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Project Management, or Energy Economics is an added advantage.
Minimum of 15 years relevant experience in oil and gas upstream operations with significant exposure to infrastructure planning, facilities development, or community interfacing projects.
Demonstrated experience in field re-entry or marginal field development projects in the Niger Delta is highly preferred.
COREN, NSE, NITP, or other relevant professional membership/certifications is an asset
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