Jobs at Vagan Oil & Gas Limited

Academics

• A qualification (OND/HND/Bachelors) in electrical/electronic Engineering Discipline.

Age

• < 60 years.

Gender

• Male/Female

Start Date

• 1st February 2026

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in an oil and gas facility working as an Instrumentation Technician.
• Experience in any RENAISSANCE facility will be an added advantage.

Skills

• Experience in actuator valves and ESD systems maintenance
• Skill in PAS and fire & gas protection systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in Safeguarding systems maintenance.
• Field Instrumented Pneumatic / DCS systems.
• Skill in CAO/SCADA/DeltaV/Allen Bradley Systems.
• Skill in PLC system configuration and troubleshooting
• Skill in fiscal metering.
• Skill in gas treatment/conditioning and chromatograph
• Soft Skills (Added advantage)
• Ability a lead to team for safe execution of task onsite.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Perform basic computer related activities.
• Knowledge and use of SAP tools and the perimetry process.
• Knowledge of worksite hazard mgt and perimetry systems
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Communication & teamworking.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good organizational skills.
• Self-Motivation

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Paco/Instrumentation Support will be responsible for the following:
• Onsite responsibility for safe supervision of technicians during work execution.
• Ensure performance assurance and proactive health checks of the associated components of the Robertshaw Panel integrated Control, Safety Instrumented and Fire & Gas Systems.
• Ensure periodic health checks on Human Machine Interface workstations and
• Servers. Systems fault diagnosis and recovery. Of Allen Bradley, DeltaV, Foxboro, Solar
• Turbine, Siemen, System one etc.
• Access and interpret Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID); Cause and
• Effects Matrix (C&E); Process Flow Scheme (PFS); Functional Logic Diagram (FLD);
• Instrument Loop Drawings (ILD) and Process Engineering Flow Scheme (PEFS) required for fault tracing and issues resolutions.
• Work closely with service Contractor(s) towards safe delivery of vendor-based maintenance jobs.
• Initiate and follow up with spares procurement towards expedited delivery for maintenance execution.
• Ensure technical integrity of assets through Preventive and Corrective Maintenance activities, quality assurance and performance standard verification of safety critical equipment.
• Ensure field instrumentation availability and reliability towards meeting business targets on hydrocarbon processing and export operations.
• Maintain Systems availability for the continuous operation of the facility.
• Identifying critical spares and follow-up ordering and delivery.
• Integrate with other disciplines to achieve Asset integrity on continuous basis.
• Promotes site safety and continuous hazard identification, mitigation, and close-out.
• Other assignments for continuous improvements as exigent.

Work Cycle

• The work location is a water and land-field based in West Shell Facilities accessible via water and Air.
• The job activity period is daily on 12 hours (7am to 7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• There is a standard 3weeks on and 3weeks off schedule.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
• There may be need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for training and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arise.

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Academics

• OND/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

Age

• < 50 years.

Gender

• Female / Male

Start Date

• 1st February 2026

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years working in an oil and gas producing field location.
• Prior experience in an SPDC location should be an added advantage.

Key Skills

• Conversant with the operation and maintenance of Solar Turbine Taurus 60 Mechanical drive and associated Electrical generators.
• Experience in maintenance of EMSCO 11/0.4Kv and 11/3.3Kv transformers.
• Skill in operation and maintenance of Low voltage Electrical equipment e.g., switchboards, electric aftercooler motors, electrical drives, VFD’S, electrical panels
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS)
• DC/AC and associated batteries, distribution network. (Experience with Emerson UPS systems will be an added advantage)
• Operation and maintenance of LV power Generation and distribution systems
• (Experience with the following generators is an added advantage; CAT G3508, G3306, D3412, D3306, C32, Perkins Engine).
• Experience in Electric Motors and Controls systems maintenance.
• Experience in Atlas Copco GA 37FF systems and mobile compressor maintenance.
• Experience in Cathodic protection Transformer Rectifier maintenance.
• Experience in Lightning and Earthing system inspections.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in Electrical Equipment and systems maintenance, troubleshooting and fault analysis.
• Skill in Understanding single line drawings, Equipment drawings.
• Soft Skills (Added advantage)
• Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs)
• Knowledge and use of SAP tool
• Knowledge of Worksite Hazard Management
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Good Communication skills & a team player
• Ability to work under pressure with resilience.
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-Motivated and perform under minimal supervision.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Electrical Technician will be responsible for the following:
• Interpretation of equipment instruction and maintenance manuals, schematic drawings, and diagnosis.
• Installation and repair of LV circuits/equipment.
• Use of diagnostic tools and Electrical hand tools for testing and fault tracing in
• Hazardous Area Classifications.
• Asset Integrity assurance, PM/CM inspections and close-out on SAP.
• Work preparations and material staging for work executions.
• Daily proactive monitoring of rotating and safety & production critical equipment.
• Isolation/De-isolation of electrical equipment for Electrical/non-electrical activities.
• Job Risk Assessments / Permit to Work preparation.
• Identifying critical spares and follow-up ordering and delivery.
• Switching in power distribution systems.
• Promotes site safety and continuous hazard identification, mitigation, and close-out.
• Work closely with service Contractor(s) for safe delivery of vendor-based maintenance jobs.
• Other assignments for continuous improvements (AMS process application: RCAs, MTO, MEC etc.) as exigent.

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Academics

• Minimum of HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Age

• <55 years.

Gender

• Female / Male

Start Date

• 1st February 2026

Work Experience

• Possession of safety certification is also a strong added advantage.

Key Skills

• Operation & maintenance of high voltage power generation systems. Competence in the troubleshooting of variable frequency drives, DAC start systems & fuel ignition systems and troubleshooting of high-capacity Brush alternator. etc.
• Assembly and wiring of HV switchboards.
• Assembly and wiring of LV switchboards.
• Experience in the assembly, wiring, installation, and commissioning of Motor Control Centre.
• Ability to troubleshoot, install and configure switchgears.
• Skilled in operation and maintenance of ABB MNSIS switchgear including RED615 and REF 615 relays.
• Ability to troubleshoot fused contactor & circuit breaker types of isolators and protection relay faults in high voltage switchgear. Experience in protection relay testing & fault simulation.
• Operation and maintenance of LV power Generation and distribution systems
• Experience in Electric Motors and Controls systems maintenance (including high voltage & mega-watt motors with lube oil-based cooling systems)
• Experience in Lightning and Earthing system inspections.
• Experienced in HV switching operations with requisite certifications e.g. Shell SAEP certification
• Ability to carry out high-level integrity jointing of High Voltage underground cables in challenging environments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in Electrical Equipment and systems maintenance, troubleshooting and fault analysis.

Soft Skills (Added advantage)

• Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs)
• Proficiency in the use of Universal Tag Tool (UTL)
• Experience in the collaborative use of permit-to-work systems & high-voltage and lowvoltage electrical certificates.
• Knowledge of Worksite Hazard Management
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Good Communication skills & a team player
• Ability to work with other professionals to carry out RCAs & AARs
• A demonstrable high level of safety consciousness
• Ability to work under pressure with resilience
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-Motivated and performs under minimal supervision.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Electrical Technician will be responsible for the following:
• Interpretation of equipment instruction and maintenance manuals, schematic drawings and diagnosis.
• Operation and maintenance of power systems
• Operation and maintenance of power generators
• Operation and maintenance of overhead transmission lines
• Installation and repair of HV & LV circuits/equipment.
• Use of diagnostic tools and Electrical hand tools for testing and fault tracing in Hazardous Areas.
• Asset Integrity assurance, PM/CM inspections and close-out on SAP.
• Work preparations and material staging for work executions.
• Daily proactive monitoring of rotating and safety & production critical equipment.
• Isolation/De-isolation of electrical equipment for Electrical/non-electrical activities.

Job Risk Assessments / Permit to Work preparation.

• Identifying critical spares and follow-up ordering and delivery.
• Switching in power distribution systems.
• Promotes site safety and continuous hazard identification, mitigation, and close-out.
• Work closely with service Contractor(s) for safe delivery of vendor-based maintenance jobs.
• Other assignments for continuous improvements (AMS process application: RCAs, MTO, MEC etc.) as exigent.

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Academics

• University degree/Higher National Diploma in any Discipline

Age

• <= 35 years

Start Date

• 1st February 2026

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience – Experience in Asset management is a plus
• Technology Platforms (Added advantage)
• Experience in technology deployment and management.
• Experience with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI and others)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Resilient personality with focus and determination
• Strong organizational skills essential

Professional Certifications

• Data Management/Microsoft Office applications certifications are an added advantage.
• Technical/Leadership Skills

Purpose:

• Knowledge and ability to Translate Commercial Objectives to Technical Specifications and Vice Versa, and Provide Advisory on Optimal Solutions
• Experience and Working Knowledge of Data Mining/ Analysis using Statistical methods.
• Analytical System (SAS), Problem Solving, Reporting and Presentation
• Experience in Data Analytics, Data Mining, Data Manipulation and Data Visualization
• Using Key Data Mining/Manipulation/Visualization Tools
• Project and Stake Holder Management
• Experience in Information Management.
• Excellent administrative and analytical skills including intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent communicator (both written and oral), self-directed and highly motivated requiring minimal direct guidance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high paced environment.
• Take initiative for creative thinking, innovation, and follow through on products or processes that have a financial impact on the business.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrable coaching and mentoring skills
• Positive attitude, excellent inter-personal skills, and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Must possess the ability to multitask and to organize duties in an efficient manner while being flexible and capable of dealing with sudden priority changes with exceptional attention to detail.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Supervise the team to load the prepared information and Data in Computerized
• Maintenance Management System (CMMS – SAP) and related Document management systems.
• Accountable for all the data required for performance evaluation and business planning.
• Liaise with Integrated Activity Plan (IAP) Planner and adopt restrictions for execution in the schedule and Call Preventive Maintenance (PM) work-orders on a fixed interval (e.g. once/quarter) for a fixed look-ahead (e.g. one year)
• Request input from the Team Lead and Supervisors to develop maintenance campaign programmers and monitor compliance.
• Responsible for achieving all departmental documents and reports in the approved company’s record system.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting periodical performance reports for the department.
• Liaise with the Team Lead to develop the annual business and budget plans.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize data in preparation for the generation of statistical and analytical reports and provide intelligence that supports decisionmaking.
• Coordinate data requests with respect to pre- and post-return on planning and performance reporting, data sample for analytics, and other ad-hoc requirements.
• Ensure the teams develop quality output meeting all necessary KPIs critical to their workload.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department or work crew.
• Support teams in developing the work scope, milestone plans & resource mobilization plan.