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Reports to: Manager, Concept Development

Job Summary

To execute instrumentation, control systems, automation and electrical engineering activities for new facilities, existing facilities modifications and operational support, for the Engineering and Operations departments, to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient hydrocarbon processing that safeguards personnel and optimizes asset performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities Areas (KRAs) & Initiatives

Instrument and Control Engineering Design and Specification

• Develop, and verify detailed specifications and datasheets for all field instruments (transmitters, flowmeters, analysers, control valves) and control systems (DCS, PLC, SIS) using industry codes (e.g., International Society of Automation (ISA), American Petroleum Institute (API)) to ensure accurate procurement, reliable performance, and safe operation of assets.
• Develop, and review, the application of I&C documentation, including P&IDs, instrument index, loop diagrams, cause & effect matrices, and control philosophies using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and specialized software to ensure design accuracy and seamless integration with other engineering disciplines that minimizes rework during construction.
• Evaluate vendor proposals during procurement activities by assessing compliance with specifications, managing technical clarification queries, and ensuring equipment suitability to guarantee that all purchased control equipment is fit-for-purpose, reliable, and complies with safety and design standards.
• Conduct engineering studies and feasibility assessments for proposed facility automation upgrades by evaluating technology options, estimating costs, and defining project scopes to provide sound recommendations that support robust project planning and effective capital allocation decisions.
• Carry out quality reviews of I&C engineering documents in line with internal QA processes to minimize errors, uphold design integrity, and support safe and reliable execution.

Electrical Design and Engineering Excellence

• Develop and verify electrical equipment specifications and datasheets—covering generators, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and cabling—while also preparing and reviewing engineering documents such as SLDs, hazardous area classifications, control schematics, and layouts using CAD tools, ensuring compliance with industry codes (IEEE, IEC, API, NFPA 70/NEC), design accuracy, and effective multidisciplinary coordination to support safe and reliable project execution.
• Conduct engineering studies and power system analysis (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protective relay coordination) using specialized software (e.g., ETAP) to ensure system stability, safety, and compliance with all operational demands.
• Develop, implement, and monitor electrical integrity programs for power distribution systems and critical equipment by coordinating preventative maintenance strategies and overseeing regular inspections to ensure the long-term health, safety, and reliability of all electrical infrastructure.
• Provide electrical engineering support for daily plant operations by troubleshooting power system issues, identifying performance gaps in motors and distribution equipment, and delivering timely technical solutions that minimize unplanned downtime, restore production efficiently, and maintain high facility reliability.

Process Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Compliance

• Support the compliance of safety instrumented system (SIS) designs with relevant safety regulations and international standards (IEC 61508/61511, API) by applying SIL verification calculations and procedures to help ensure reliable safety functionality and reduce operational risk.
• Develop and update cause & effect matrices and safety logic diagrams by working closely with process and operations teams to accurately reflect all safety shutdown scenarios and maintain compliance with process safety management (PSM) requirements.
• Participate in formal hazard analysis reviews—such as HAZOP, LOPA, and PSSR—by providing electrical engineering input on control system behaviour, equipment failure modes, and protective safeguards to help ensure that potential risks are properly identified, evaluated, and addressed in the design
• Support the engineering and validation of critical safety equipment by performing inspection activities, reviewing test procedures, and applying applicable electrical and I&C safety regulations to help prevent equipment failures and ensure personnel and environmental protection.
• Support regulatory and third‑party inspection activities by preparing required technical documentation, coordinating statutory inspection schedules, and addressing electrical/I&C technical queries to ensure systems comply with mandatory government and environmental regulations and obtain timely approvals.

Operational Support and Optimization

• Provide electrical and I&C engineering support for daily plant operations by troubleshooting complex control system issues, identifying performance gaps in control loops, and delivering timely technical solutions that reduce unplanned downtime, restore production efficiently, and maintain high facility reliability.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of Advanced Process Control (APC) and optimization strategies by applying data analytics and control loop tuning techniques to enhance facility efficiency, improve energy performance, and increase throughput while maintaining safe operating conditions.
• Review maintenance procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for electrical and I&C equipment by verifying technical accuracy and assessing safety implications to help prevent human error, reduce operational risks, and ensure the safe operation of control systems.
• Manage the technical aspects of all Turnaround (TAR) and major maintenance activities related to instrumentation by defining scope, coordinating calibration plans, and ensuring quality control (QC) inspections are executed properly to ensure efficient and safe return-to-service of equipment.
• Develop and apply engineering solutions for digitalization and data integration by specifying IIoT sensors and linking operational data to centralized platforms to support predictive maintenance and enable data‑driven decision‑making.

Project Management and Execution Coordination

• Support I&C and Electrical project activities from planning through execution by applying project management tools, coordinating technical tasks and resources, and tracking progress against established schedules to help deliver projects within scope, time, and budget while meeting stakeholder and organizational requirements.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary activities by facilitating communication between I&C/electrical engineering and other functions (process, mechanical, piping, construction) to support integrated designs, resolve interface issues, and reduce silos, rework, and project delays.
• Support procurement and construction activities by providing technical expertise, attending Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications, resolve anomalies, and streamline operations to improve efficiency.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of design changes through the formal Management of Change (MOC) process by performing technical reviews, validating proposed modifications, and ensuring proper documentation to help prevent uncontrolled operational risks and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Develop procedures for the control of I&C and electrical discipline activities by creating lists of deliverables and detailed time schedules in accordance with contract requirements to ensure transparent progress monitoring, effective planning, and on-time delivery of engineering documents.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.

Required Professional Certifications / Accreditations / Registrations

• Registered/Chartered Engineer status with a recognized professional body (e.g., COREN in Nigeria, or equivalent international professional engineering license).

Minimum Years of Experience and Relevant Areas

• Minimum of 5 years of instrumentation and control systems engineering experience in the oil and gas, refining, or petrochemical industry.

Proven experience in

• In the design, construction, and commissioning of instrumentation and control (I&C) systems in oil and gas facilities by collaborating with process, electrical, mechanical, and automation teams to ensure proper integration and reliable system performance
• Performing Safety Integrity Level (SIL) verification calculations and analysis in compliance with IEC 61508/61511 standards.
• Technical evaluation of vendor proposals for control systems (DCS/PLC/SIS) and ensuring quality control (QC) reviews of vendor documentation.
• Troubleshooting complex control system failures and conducting formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) within an operational environment.
• Implementing of Management of Change (MOC) processes and participating in formal hazard reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA).
• Utilizing engineering software tools for I&C design (e.g., INTOOLS/SPI, CAD software) and control system programming/configuration environments.

Any Additional Qualifications / Certifications or Experience (Desirable but not essential)

• Master’s degree in Control Systems Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with Advanced Process Control (APC) or Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) implementation.

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Reports to: Engineering Manager

Job Summary

To lead all instrumentation, control systems, and automation engineering activities for facility modifications and projects, for the engineering department and plant operations, in order to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of control systems that maximize production performance and safeguards personnel and assets.

Key Responsibilities Areas (KRAs) and Initiatives

Instrument and Control Engineering Design and Specification

• Develop, verify, and approve detailed specifications and datasheets for all field instruments (transmitters, flowmeters, analyzers, control valves) and control systems (DCS, PLC, SIS) using industry codes (e.g., International Society of Automation (ISA), American Petroleum Institute (API)) to ensure accurate procurement, reliable performance, and safe operation of assets.
• Oversee the development, review, and application of I&C documentation, including P&IDs, instrument index, loop diagrams, cause & effect matrices, and control philosophies using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and specialized software to ensure design accuracy and seamless integration with other engineering disciplines that minimizes rework during construction.
• Lead technical evaluation of vendor proposals during procurement activities by assessing compliance with specifications, managing technical clarification queries, and ensuring equipment suitability to guarantee that all purchased control equipment is fit-for-purpose, reliable, and complies with safety and design standards.
• Conduct engineering studies and feasibility assessments for proposed facility automation upgrades by evaluating technology options, estimating costs, and defining project scopes to provide sound recommendations that support robust project planning and effective capital allocation decisions.
• Manage the quality control of all I&C engineering deliverables across the team by implementing robust review processes and adhering to internal quality assurance standards to ensure design integrity, minimize errors, and deliver high-quality engineering packages that support safe execution.

Process Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Compliance

• Ensure all safety instrumented systems (SIS) designs strictly adhere to applicable safety regulations and international standards (e.g., IEC 61508/61511, API) by coordinating the application of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) verification calculations and procedures to mitigate legal liability and ensure reliable safety functionality.
• Lead the development and update of cause & effect matrices and safety logic diagrams by collaborating closely with process and operations teams to accurately capture all safety shutdown scenarios and ensure compliance with process safety management (PSM) requirements.
• Participate in formal hazard analysis reviews, including HAZOP (Hazard and Operability study), LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis), and PSSR (Pre-Startup Safety Review), by providing I&C expertise on control system limitations, failure modes, and safeguards to ensure potential risks are thoroughly captured, understood, and addressed in the design.
• Oversee the engineering and validation of critical safety equipment by managing inspection cycles, reviewing test procedures, and ensuring compliance with all I&C safety regulations to prevent catastrophic failures and ensure personnel safety and environmental protection.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and third-party inspectors by preparing documentation, coordinating statutory inspections, and addressing technical queries to ensure all I&C systems meet mandatory government and environmental regulations and receive timely clearances.

Operational Support and Optimization

• Provide expert I&C engineering support for daily plant operations by troubleshooting complex control system issues, diagnosing performance gaps in loops, and providing timely technical solutions to minimize unplanned downtime, restore production quickly, and ensure sustained facility availability.
• Lead the design and implementation of Advanced Process Control (APC) and optimization strategies by utilizing data analytics and control loop tuning techniques to improve facility efficiency, increase energy optimization, and maximize throughput without compromising safety.
• Review and approve maintenance procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to I&C equipment by verifying technical accuracy and safety implications to prevent human error, reduce operational risks, and ensure safe handling of all control systems.
• Manage the technical aspects of all Turnaround (TAR) and major maintenance activities related to instrumentation by defining scope, coordinating calibration plans, and ensuring quality control (QC) inspections are executed properly to ensure efficient and safe return-to-service of equipment.
• Develop and implement engineering solutions for digitalization and data integration by specifying Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sensors and integrating data with central platforms to enable predictive maintenance and data-driven decision making.

Project Management and Execution Coordination

• Manage I&C projects from planning to execution within scope, time, and budget by utilizing project management tools, allocating resources efficiently, and monitoring progress against established schedules to ensure delivery meets stakeholder requirements and organizational standards.
• Coordinate inter-disciplinary activities by serving as the bridge between I&C engineering and other functions (process, mechanical, electrical, piping, construction) to ensure seamless communication, integrated designs, and resolution of interface issues that prevents silos, rework, and project delays.
• Support procurement and construction activities by providing technical expertise, attending Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications, resolve anomalies, and streamline operations to improve efficiency.
• Evaluate and manage design changes to the original scope of work through the formal Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure rigorous technical review, approval, and documentation of all modifications, preventing uncontrolled operational risks and compliance failures.
• Develop procedures for the control of I&C discipline activities by creating lists of deliverables and detailed time schedules in accordance with contract requirements to ensure transparent progress monitoring, effective planning, and on-time delivery of engineering documents.

Technical Leadership and Mentorship

• Mentor, coach, and guide junior and senior I&C engineers through structured feedback sessions, on-the-job training, and project support to develop their technical competencies, build internal capability, and ensure the engineering team’s long-term sustainability.
• Provide technical stewardship across the engineering department by serving as the subject matter expert (SME) on complex I&C issues and challenging design assumptions to ensure robust decision-making and the application of sound engineering principles across all projects.
• Develop and deliver internal technical training workshops on core I&C topics (e.g., DCS architecture, field instrument selection, SIL verification) to enhance the entire team's knowledge base, standardize best practices, and improve the consistency and quality of deliverables.
• Manage individual performance reviews and development plans for the I&C engineering team by setting clear goals, tracking progress, and providing honest feedback to ensure team members are aligned with departmental objectives, motivated, and achieving their full professional potential.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team by encouraging the exploration of new technologies, data analytics tools, and industry trends to improve efficiency, enhance safety practices, and keep the department at the forefront of I&C engineering excellence.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline

Required Professional Certifications / Accreditations / Registrations

• Registered/Chartered Engineer status with a recognized professional body (e.g., COREN in Nigeria, InstMC, or equivalent international professional engineering license)

Minimum Years of Experience and Relevant Areas

• Minimum of 15 years of instrumentation and control systems engineering experience in the oil and gas, refining, or petrochemical industry.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a lead, supervisory, or managerial role overseeing a team of I&C engineers/technicians.
• Extensive experience in the design, selection, installation, and maintenance of diverse field instruments and control systems (DCS, PLC, SIS).

Proven Experience in

• Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams for the design, construction, and commissioning of I&C systems in oil and gas facilities.
• Performing Safety Integrity Level (SIL) verification calculations and analysis in compliance with IEC 61508/61511 standards.
• Managing the technical evaluation of vendor proposals for control systems (DCS/PLC/SIS) and ensuring quality control (QC) reviews of vendor documentation.
• Troubleshooting complex control system failures and conducting formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) within an operational environment.
• Implementing and managing Management of Change (MOC) processes and participating in formal hazard reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA).
• Utilizing engineering software tools for I&C design (e.g., INTOOLS/SPI, CAD software) and control system programming/configuration environments.

Any Additional Qualifications / Certifications or Experience (Desirable but not essential)

• Master’s degree in Control Systems Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (advantageous).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (advantageous).
• Experience with Advanced Process Control (APC) or Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) implementation (advantageous).

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Reports to: Manager, Concept Development

Job Summary

To execute process engineering activities for new facilities, existing facilities modifications and operational support, for the Engineering and Operations departments, to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient hydrocarbon processing that safeguards personnel and optimizes asset performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities Areas (KRAs) and Initiatives

Process Design and Engineering Excellence

• Develop, verify, and document heat and material balances, fluid hydraulics, and equipment sizing calculations using process simulation software e.g. Aspen suite, Pipesim, Olga to ensure accurate specifications, reliable equipment procurement, and efficient, safe facility operation that maximizes production output.
• Prepare, review, and approve process engineering deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment datasheets to ensure technical accuracy, compliance with industry standards, and seamless integration with multi-disciplinary engineering designs that minimizes rework and project delays.
• Lead the development and update of standard engineering specifications and design philosophies by incorporating industry best practices (e.g., API, ASME standards) and lessons learned to ensure consistent, high-quality design practices that enhance asset integrity and reduce operational risk.
• Conduct concept engineering studies and feasibility assessments for new facilities, proposed facility modifications by evaluating technical options, estimating costs, and defining project scopes to provide sound recommendations that support robust project planning and effective capital allocation decisions.
• Manage the technical aspects of equipment procurement by participating in vendor technical evaluations, reviewing vendor drawings, and addressing clarification queries to ensure purchased equipment meets all process requirements, performs reliably, and complies with safety standards that support project timelines and operational goals.

Operational Support and Optimization

• Conduct steady-state and transient flow assurance simulations. Manage wax, hydrate, asphaltene, and scale prevention/remediation. Monitor and troubleshoot multiphase flow behavior and slugging. Provide operational support for well startups, pigging, and pipeline events. Identify and eliminate flowline and pipeline system bottlenecks.
• Optimize and improve oil and gas separation processes to reduce liquid carryover and gas entrainment. Improve produced water treatment and oil‑in‑water quality. Ensure crude stabilization meets RVP and export quality specs. Resolve foaming, emulsions, sand production, and separation upsets. Investigate and correct process trips, alarms, or equipment instability.
• Optimize gas sweetening and dehydration units, Improve NGL recovery, fractionation, and overall plant yields. Monitor and troubleshoot gas compression performance. Ensure export gas meets heating value and contaminant specifications. Support accurate gas metering and fiscal measurement activities.
• Track plant KPIs and identify process improvement opportunities, conduct energy optimization and cost-reduction studies. Support management of change activities, participate in HAZOP, SIL and process safety reviews
• Manage fuel gas, fuel systems and emission compliance, oversee water, steam and cooling utilities for stable operations. Optimize chemical injections and ensure correct dozing. Ensure reliable instrument air, nitrogen and utility gas systems Maintain update operating manuals, Process documentation and drawings.

Process Safety and Risk Management

• Lead process safety in design, identifying hazards associated with flow assurance systems, gas processing plants, separation units, and utility systems
• Maintain and periodically review the Safe Operating Limits, design envelopes, and critical process parameters for flowlines, compressors, dehydration units, amine systems, separators, and utility packages.
• Execute technical assurance of all process-related changes. Through the MoC process, the engineer assesses the safety implications of plant modifications, temporary bypasses, chemical changes, or procedural updates related to gas plants, separation trains, or utility systems.
• Lead process safety within flow assurance includes ensuring safe start-up, shutdown, and pigging operations, as well as managing risks from hydrate formation, overpressure, wax deposition, and multiphase slugging
• Lead process safety within separation systems, the engineer manages safety risks associated with high pressure drops, liquid carryover, foam formation, sand accumulation, and unstable levels.

Technical Leadership and Mentorship

• Provide expert-level technical leadership across flow assurance, oil and gas processing, pipeline systems and process utilities.
• Lead peer assists reviews, and assurance sessions for projects and operational activities involving flowlines, gas plants, separation trains, or utility packages.
• Act as technical authority for resolving complex operational challenges. Provide real‑time decision support during plant upsets, flow disruptions, equipment failures, or process safety events.
• Serve as the technical focal point in meeting with the operations, maintenance, production, and integrity team as well as external vendors.
• Identify opportunities to adopt new technologies, tools and methodologies that improve operational efficiency or enhance technical capabilities.

Compliance and Standards Adherence

• Ensure pipeline, flowlines and process system design follow applicable company and international standard codes. Verify hydrate, wax, scale, and asphaltene management strategies meet safety and design standards. Ensure pigging and depressurization procedures comply with safety and operational standards
• Maintain updated lists of applicable standards (API, ASME, ISO, NACE, NFPA, local regulations). Conduct gap assessments to identify non‑compliance and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure amine systems, dehydration units, NGL recovery, and compression systems meet design codes. Validate relief valve sizing, flare design, and emergency shutdown logic against standards.
• Ensure separators, heater treaters, and crude stabilization units meet performance and design standards. Verify produced water treatment meets environmental discharge limits. Monitor crude export quality (BS&W, RVP) for regulatory and contract compliance.
• Ensure Management of Change (MoC) includes standards impact checks and updated documentation. Control engineering documents through proper revision and audit processes

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Process Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Required Professional Certifications / Accreditations / Registrations

• Corporate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE).
• Registered Engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
• Corporate membership of a recognized Professional Institute of Engineering Management.

Minimum Years of Experience and Relevant Areas

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in process engineering within the oil and gas industry (upstream, midstream, or downstream/refining operations), with at least 3 years in a senior/lead technical capacity.

Proven experience in

• Executing complex process simulations and modeling using industry-standard software
• Developing, reviewing, and approving core engineering deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, and hydraulic calculations.
• Managing the technical review and approval process within a formal Management of Change (MOC) system.
• Analyzing plant performance data and engineering debottlenecking solutions for existing facilities.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior/graduate process engineers.

Any Additional Qualifications / Certifications or Experience (Desirable but not essential)

• Master’s degree or MBA

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To execute complex mechanical engineering designs and provide expert operational support for facilities equipment, for the engineering department and plant operations, in order to ensure the reliability, integrity, and safe operation of mechanical systems that sustain production performance and protect company assets.

Key Responsibilities Areas (KRAs) and Initiatives

Mechanical Equipment Design and Specification

• Develop, detailed specifications and datasheets for complex mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, heat exchangers) using industry codes (e.g., ASME, API) to ensure accurate procurement, reliable performance, and safe operation of assets.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations—including stress analysis, vibration analysis, and material selection studies—to ensure mechanical equipment and piping systems can safely withstand operational loads and environmental conditions, helping to prevent failures, equipment damage, and unplanned downtime.
• Support the technical evaluation of vendor proposals by reviewing equipment specifications, checking compliance with project requirements, handling technical clarification queries, and helping confirm that selected machinery is fit‑for‑purpose, reliable, and meets all safety and design standards.
• Assist in developing and updating standard engineering specifications and design philosophies by applying industry best practices (such as API standards) and incorporating lessons learned, helping ensure consistent, high‑quality design work that supports asset integrity and reduces operational risk
• Review mechanical engineering deliverables—including technical reports, calculation sheets, and vendor drawings—by performing detailed quality checks to verify design accuracy, compliance with engineering standards, and alignment with other disciplines, helping to minimize rework during construction.

Asset Integrity, Reliability, and Operational Support

• Support asset integrity programs by performing condition assessments (such as API 579 Fitness‑for‑Service evaluations), reviewing maintenance strategies, and assisting in the coordination of repair scopes to help ensure the long‑term safety, reliability, and performance of mechanical equipment.
• Provide expert technical support for production equipment and processes by troubleshooting complex mechanical issues, conducting detailed root cause analysis (RCAs) for failures, and recommending timely solutions to minimize unplanned downtime, restore production quickly, and ensure sustained facility availability.
• Support the engineering activities during Turnarounds (TAR) and major maintenance events by helping define mechanical work scopes, coordinating repair and replacement plans, and participating in quality control (QC) inspections to ensure equipment is safely restored and returned to service efficiently.
• Assist in the selection of materials and corrosion control strategies by applying knowledge of metallurgy, corrosion mechanisms, and protective coatings to ensure compatibility with process fluids, minimize equipment degradation, and help maintain the mechanical integrity and lifespan of facility infrastructure.
• Support condition monitoring programs by helping define monitoring requirements and interpreting equipment performance trends to identify early signs of degradation, enabling timely preventive maintenance and improving overall asset availability.

Piping Design and Engineering Excellence

• Develop and verify detailed piping designs—including layouts, routing, isometrics, and material specifications—using CAD/3D modelling tools and applying relevant international standards (such as ASME B31.3) to ensure efficient space utilization, safe access for operations and maintenance, and reliable system performance.
• Perform piping stress analysis using specialized software (such as CAESAR II) to evaluate the effects of operational loads, temperature variations, and environmental factors (e.g., wind or seismic activity), ensuring piping systems operate safely without excessive stress on connected equipment and helping prevent failures, equipment damage, and unplanned downtime.
• Support the specification and material selection for piping components—including valves, fittings, gaskets, and insulation—by working closely with process engineers to ensure compatibility with process fluids, corrosion resistance, and compliance with company standards, helping to maintain asset integrity and extend equipment lifespan.
• Develop and maintain accurate piping deliverables—including P&IDs, isometric drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)—by performing thorough quality checks and coordinating with relevant disciplines to ensure fabrication accuracy and reliable construction, helping to minimize rework and prevent project delays.
• Support project scoping during Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) by providing accurate estimates for bulk materials—such as piping, fittings, and structural steel—to help ensure reliable cost forecasts and proper planning for downstream design and construction activities.

Plant Layout and Spatial Integration

• Support the development and coordination of plot plans and 3D facility models by integrating inputs from process, civil, and E&I disciplines to ensure efficient equipment layout, safe maintenance access, and proper routing and integration of piping systems.
• Participate in interdisciplinary review meetings (such as 3D model reviews) by assisting with clash detection and helping resolve spatial integration issues to ensure a coordinated design that prevents interference between piping, structural, electrical, and other components during construction.
• Contribute to equipment layout and pipe rack design by applying sound engineering judgment on operability, maintainability, and safety considerations, helping ensure efficient workflows, safe personnel access, and effective use of space within the facility footprint.
• Incorporate ergonomic considerations into facility layouts by designing and reviewing access platforms, ladders, walkways, and operating areas to support safe working conditions, improve operator accessibility, and enhance the efficiency of maintenance and routine operations.
• Assist in integrating utility and non‑process piping systems—such as firewater, sewage, and drainage—into the overall facility layout by coordinating with discipline specialists to ensure comprehensive, compliant designs that meet operational support and safety requirements.

Process Safety Management (PSM) and Compliance

• Support the mechanical engineering review within the Management of Change (MOC) process by evaluating scope changes, identifying potential mechanical risks, and checking proposed mitigation actions to help ensure that all modifications are technically sound, safe, and aligned with integrity requirements before implementation.
• Support mechanical design and operations compliance by conducting formal checks and reviews against applicable safety regulations and international codes (such as ASME and API), helping to verify that equipment designs meet required standards, reduce integrity risks, and maintain alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Participate in formal hazard analysis reviews—such as HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) and PSSR (Pre‑Startup Safety Review)—by providing mechanical insights on equipment limitations, potential failure modes, and existing safeguards to help ensure that mechanical risks are fully identified, evaluated, and addressed in the design
• Support the engineering and validation of pressure equipment integrity by assisting with inspection planning, reviewing inspection and integrity assessment reports, and checking compliance with applicable pressure vessel regulations to help prevent failures and ensure the safety of personnel and the protection of the environment.
• Support incident investigation teams by providing detailed mechanical analysis and engineering insights to determine root causes of equipment failures and recommend effective corrective actions that drive continuous safety improvement and prevent recurrence of incidents.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.

Required Professional Certifications / Accreditations / Registrations

• Registered/Chartered Engineer status with a recognized professional body (e.g., COREN in Nigeria, IMechE, or equivalent international professional engineering license).

Minimum Years of Experience and Relevant Areas

• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical engineering experience in the oil and gas, refining, or petrochemical industry.
• Experience in design, selection, procurement, installation, and maintenance of rotating and static equipment.

Proven experience in

• Performing complex calculations for pressure vessels, piping stress analysis, and code compliance using multiple international codes and standards (API, ASME, ANSI, etc.).
• Performing complex calculations for pressure vessels, piping stress analysis, and code compliance using multiple international codes and standards (API, ASME, ANSI, etc.).
• Troubleshooting complex mechanical failures and conducting formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) within an operational environment.
• Implementing Management of Change (MOC) processes and participating in formal hazard reviews (HAZID, HAZOP).
• Utilizing engineering software tools (e.g., CAD software like AutoCAD/SolidWorks, stress analysis software like CAESAR II, or FEA tools.

Any Additional Qualifications / Certifications or Experience (Desirable but not essential)

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience in reliability engineering, vibration analysis, or condition monitoring.