Jobs at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Driver to join our team in Lagos. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transporting personnel, clients, or goods to designated locations in a safe and timely manner. You must have a good knowledge of Lagos roads and traffic regulations, and maintain a high standard of vehicle cleanliness and functionality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely drive company staff, clients, and materials to and from assigned locations.
• Ensure daily inspection of vehicle condition and report any maintenance issues.
• Adhere strictly to road safety rules, traffic laws, and company driving policies.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle trips, fuel consumption, and mileage.
• Keep assigned vehicle clean, fueled, and in proper working condition.
• Monitor vehicle documents (e.g., insurance, license, roadworthiness) and ensure timely renewal.
• Assist in loading/unloading of goods and supporting logistics activities when required.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and courtesy toward passengers and clients.

Requirements:

• Minimum of SSCE/OND.
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 3 years professional driving experience in Lagos.
• Excellent knowledge of Lagos routes, traffic patterns, and alternative roads.
• Ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physically fit and able to work long hours if needed.
• Good record of vehicle maintenance and accident-free driving.

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Academic Qualification    

• Possession of any of the following Qualifications
• HND in Engineering from accredited Polytechnics or Monotechnic
• B.Eng./B.Sc./B.Tech in Engineering from accredited University or College

Age    <= 50 years
Work Experience    Minimum of eight (8) years relevant professional engineering experience within the Oil and Gas Industry
A four (4) year field work experience within SPDC East Asset operations will be an added advantage.

Skills    

• Must possess the following competences
• Maintenance of Rotating Equipment – Gas & Diesel Engines, Gas Turbines, Reciprocating & Centrifugal Pumps, Gas Compressors, Air Compressors, Blowers etc.
• Knowledge of pumps, engines, compressors and other rotating equipment used within the oil and gas industry
• Evaluate and interpret equipment performance and integrity data
• Recognize and respond to abnormal conditions and take appropriate corrective action
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve common faults on rotating equipment
• Plan and conduct maintenance activities in line with recognized procedures and standards
• Apply approved procedures and standards for disassembly and reassembly of rotating equipment components.
• Plan and conduct major inspection and overhaul of equipment
• Use of the appropriate tools and equipment
• Execute condition monitoring activities using appropriate diagnostic tools
• Support equipment shutdown, start up, isolation and re-instatement as part of the maintenance process

Static Equipment Maintenance

• Identify the various types of static equipment within the oil and gas industry
• Provide support during inspection activities i.e removal and re-instatement of static equipment
• Carryout inspection of filters/strainers and valves

General

• Knowledge of basic mechanical tools and workshop machinery.
• Interpret machinery / equipment information from drawings, diagrams and technical manuals
• Knowledge of alignment of shafts, couplings, belts and pulleys on equipment

Soft Skills (Added advantage)

• Computer literate, ability to perform basic computer related activities
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management and permit to work systems
• Effective team player and ability to work in multidisciplinary team
• Good communication & presentation skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt promptly to change
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and ability to deliver tasks under minimal supervision

Roles and Responsibilities    

• Collect and review logs of equipment parameters, identify equipment deviation outside normal operating parameters.
• Participate in preparation of work method statements, risk assessments and job hazard analysis
• Specify personal protective equipment (PPE), appropriate documentation and prepare Permit for work activity.
• Carryout site preparation tasks in readiness for maintenance activity.
• Identify and stage materials, equipment spares and tools for equipment maintenance.
• Verify isolation of energy sources in preparation for maintenance work
• Execute routine maintenance activities in line with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and company standards.
• Troubleshoot and analyze equipment faults using diagnostic tools, test devices and measuring instruments.
• Support OEM field service representatives during execution of major equipment maintenance activities.
• Conduct proper housekeeping and restore work site to a safe state after job completion.
• Identify critical spares for ordering ahead of planned maintenance activities
• Review equipment performance data post maintenance work and update equipment maintenance records
• Perform reviews of operating / maintenance procedure and maintenance job routines.
• Analyze maintenance effectiveness and productivity, propose changes to existing practices, develop and implement improvement actions.
• Support planning of mechanical scope of major / turnaround / milestone maintenance activities.
• Participate in equipment failure investigation (root cause analysis) and apply causal learning to problem solving
• Propose solutions to address the causes of undesirable equipment performance.
• Support development of credible look ahead plans for work activities
• Comply with site HSE practices and procedures.
• Participate in HSE meetings and promote site safety campaigns
• Close out all other assigned actions in line with audit findings.

Work Cycle

• The work location is a land-field based (Gbaran Ubie integrated Gas plant) accessible via land and Air.
• Work is Port Harcourt based and you may be required to attend courses in  IA PHC or other PHC locations as advised as well as other official assignments
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) 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.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.

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Possession of any of the following Qualifications

• OND in Engineering from accredited polytechnics or Monotechnic
• Full Technological Certificate (FTC) Advance Technician Diploma
• Advanced NABTEB in Engineering-Related subjects.
• City & Guilds Diploma / Advanced Diploma
• Professional certificate in Engineering from Polytechnics or specialized institutions

Gender    Male / Female
Start Date    1st July 2025
Work Experience 

• Minimum of 10 years relevant professional engineering experience within the Oil and Gas Industry
• A 5) year work experience as Electrical Technician within Renaissance East Asset operations will be an added advantage.

Skills    

• Must possess the following competences

Electrical Safety

• Knowledge of electrical safety, use and application of electrical safety rules, identification, and mitigation of hazards.
• Knowledge of electrical standards as well as electrical protection and control systems.
•  Methods of repair of Ex-equipment, including limitations of what can or cannot be repaired and certification implications and requirements.

 Maintenance of Electrical Equipment

• Identify the various electrical low voltage (LV) equipment – generators, motors, lighting, heat tracing, switchgear, small transformers, UPS and batteries).
• Identify the various high voltage (HV) equipment – generators, motors, large transformers, switchgear)
• Evaluate and interpret equipment performance and integrity data
• Recognize and respond to abnormal conditions and take appropriate corrective action on LV / HV equipment
• Troubleshoot and diagnose common faults on LV / HV equipment
• Perform servicing and repair in line with recognized procedures and standards
• Apply approved procedures and standards for disassembly and reassembly of electrical equipment
• Use of the appropriate tools and equipment
• Knowledge of the various types of condition monitoring activities and diagnostic tools
• Provide support during equipment shutdown, start up, isolation and re-instatement as part of the maintenance process

Other Electrical Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance of the earthing and lighting system
• Carryout lighting system maintenance around the Facility.
• Knowledge of maintenance routines on cathodic protection systems

General

• Knowledge of basic electrical tools and workshop machinery.
• Knowledge of area classification layouts and electrical equipment for hazardous areas
• Interpret information contained in the various types of electrical drawings.

Soft Skills (Added advantage) 

• Computer literate, ability to perform basic computer related activities
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management and permit to work systems
• Effective team player and ability to work in multidisciplinary team
• Good communication & presentation skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt promptly to change
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and ability to deliver tasks under minimal supervision

Roles and Responsibilities    

• Assess health of electrical equipment, identify equipment deviation outside normal operating parameters.
• Participate in review of maintenance job routines and preparation of work method statements
• Participate in job hazard analysis / prepare job risk assessment
• Identify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with the activity.
• Gather appropriate documentation and prepare Permit to work.
• Identify and stage materials, equipment spares and tools for equipment maintenance.
• Carryout isolation of energy source in preparation for maintenance work
• Execute routine maintenance activities in line with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and company standards.
• Troubleshoot and analyze electrical equipment faults using diagnostic tools, test devices and measuring instruments.
• Support OEM field service representatives during execution of major equipment maintenance activities.
• Conduct proper housekeeping and restore work site to a safe state after job completion.
• Document relevant logbook with performance data post maintenance work and update equipment maintenance records
• Support reviews of operating/maintenance procedure and propose changes.
• Support planning of electrical scope of major / turnaround / milestone maintenance activities.
• Participate in equipment failure investigation (root cause analysis) and proffer improvement initiatives.
• Comply with HSE practices and procedures.
• Participate in HSE meetings and site safety campaigns
• Close out all other assigned actions in line with audit findings.

Work Cycle    

• The work location is a land-field based (Gbaran Ubie integrated Gas plant) accessible via land and Air.
• Work is Port Harcourt based and you may be required to attend courses in  IA PHC or other PHC locations as advised as well as other official assignments
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) 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.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.

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Academics    A higher qualification (HND/Bachelors) in any science or engineering discipline.
Age    < 50 years.
Gender    Male/Female.

Work Experience    

• Minimum of 10 years working as a field operations support in an oil and gas producing field location.
• Must have at least five (5) years’ experience in Gbaran-Ubie and Kolo-Creek operations, SPDC.

Skills (Added advantage)

• Ability to read and interpret process engineering flow schemes (PEFS) and process drawings.
• Skill level knowledge in running/managing in permit coordination.
• Basic understanding of Distributed control system. Preferably Yokogawa DCS
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft office tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Self-Motivated and performs under minimal supervision
• Demonstration of a full knowledge of wellhead systems & integrity management (installation, completion and testing of various components and seals)
• Experience in actuator valves and ESD systems operation.
• Experience in oil wellhead operations and troubleshooting skills.
• A good understanding of the working principles of field instrumentation and process automation systems.
• Soft Skills    Ability to understand and perform production operations (volume, pressure) calculation.
• Ability to understand unit of various variables i.e., pressure, volume, flowrate etc.
• Onsite Hazards identification and Risk assessment capability.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.

Roles and Responsibilities    

The Field Operator Supervisor will be responsible for the following:

• Lead a team of operators to deliver simple and complex activities in the plant.
• Manage the shutdown permitry and isolation management process.
• Apply the emergency response procedure where and when necessary.
• Report and close out UA/UC.
• Serves as PTW signatory
• Apply the HSSE policy, legislations applicable to crude oil transfer and export.
• Adhere to plant operational procedures.
• Monitor, control and record production rates and performance.
• Start-up wells and facilities (hot and cold start).
• Perform basic troubleshooting on wells and facilities to ensure stability.
• Perform daily first line monitoring of process parameters and variables.
• Gather daily production data, determine the production performance.
• Participate in console review meeting, Daily notification and YTT review meeting
• Prepare daily production report for DPR
• Execute daily communication and Shift handover
• Ensure optimized chemical injection rates are followed as advised.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance interventions plant isolation etc.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to execute planned activities.
• Prepare the wells and facilities/equipment for (re) commencement of production/processing.
• Perform monthly well test and sampling of producing wells.
• Perform periodic well integrity assurance tasks and activities.
• Supervise preparation of equipment for maintenance including isolation, draining, steaming, and other procedures as required.

Work Cycle    The work location is a land-field based (Gbaran Ubie integrated Gas plant) accessible via land and Air.

Work is Port Harcourt based and you may be required to attend courses in Shell IA PHC or other PHC locations as advised as well as other official assignments

The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) 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.

Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.