Job Vacancies at Nestoil Plc

About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead security operations and safeguard personnel, facilities, pipelines and field movements within its operating environment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing security strategies, managing security personnel and contractors, coordinating with relevant security agencies, and ensuring effective threat assessment, incident response and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop site security policies, risk assessments and response plans covering facilities, field locations, and land and marine movements.
• Manage security personnel and contractors, establishing deployment standards, monitoring coverage and ensuring compliance with site access and patrol procedures.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and relevant security agencies.
• Collaborate with Community Affairs and Operations to identify emerging threats and protect site access.
• Direct security incident response and investigations, preserve evidence where appropriate and ensure corrective actions are tracked through to completion.
• Audit security controls and test emergency arrangements in collaboration with HSE and Operations.
• Escalate material security threats and business continuity risks to the COO.
• Monitor security incidents, response times, contractor performance and recurring vulnerabilities to inform deployment decisions and operational improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminology or a related discipline.
• Minimum of seven years' experience in security roles, including Nigerian oil and gas experience.
• Security management certifications are an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in field security, threat assessment, crisis management and coordination with external security agencies.

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About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead the Health, Safety and Environment management system for its field operations and projects.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for translating corporate QHSE policies into practical controls that protect employees, contractors, assets and the environment while ensuring compliance across operational activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish annual HSE objectives, field inspection schedules and project audit plans in coordination with Corporate QHSE, ensuring the closure of corrective actions.
• Oversee site risk assessments, permit-to-work controls and contractor HSE performance across production, maintenance and project activities.
• Verify safety controls for marine and creek transport, including vessel and crew readiness, passenger accountability, lifesaving equipment and emergency drills.
• Lead incident and new-miss investigations, track corrective actions and communicate lessons learned to field teams and management.
• Oversee environmental monitoring, waste management, emergency preparedness and HSE training.
• Maintain evidence of regulatory and operational compliance and escalate material issues.
• Coach HSE personnel and report incidents, audit findings, recurring risks and outstanding corrective actions to the COO.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of ten years' experience in HSE, including substantial experience managing HSE programmes.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry is advantageous.
• NEBOSH, HSE Level 3 or relevant auditing and incident-investigation training is advantageous.
• Strong field leadership capabilities and knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements.

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About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, inventory and logistics activities supporting upstream asset development and production operations.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that operational teams receive the required materials and services on time, within budget and to specification, while maintaining efficient procurement, inventory management and logistics processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop category and sourcing plans in collaboration with Operations, Maintenance and Finance, with particular attention to critical spares and long-lead items.
• Lead supplier qualification, competitive tenders, commercial evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality and service-level performance.
• Establish inventory policies and replenishment levels, overseeing stock movements, reconciliations and corrective actions.
• Manage inbound and outbound freight, warehousing and distribution, including coordination with freight forwarders and customs and import/export compliance.
• Supervise supply chain and contracts support personnel.
• Monitor procurement cycle time, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy and cost performance.
• Identify and escalate supply chain risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum of ten years' experience in supply chain management or related roles, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in international logistics, customs and import/export processes.
• APICS or CSCP certification is an advantage.
• Proficiency in ERP, warehouse or transport management systems.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

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About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced Planning Manager to oversee integrated operational and project planning, ensuring alignment between production, maintenance, wells and development activities, as well as approved budgets and delivery commitments.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, monitoring progress, managing schedule and cost performance, and providing management with timely reports to support effective decision-making and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, covering milestones, dependencies, resource requirements and critical-path activities across workstreams.
• Align near-term execution plans with the asset development plan, coordinating look-ahead schedules with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain.
• Establish progress measurement and reporting standards, validate updates with workstream leads and escalate significant delays with proposed recovering options.
• Work with Finance and the Joint Project Management Team to reconcile commitments, actual expenditure and forecasts against approved budgets.
• Assess the schedule and cost implications of scope changes, maintain project baselines and document agreed changes, decisions and actions.
• Coordinate inputs from cost-reporting and planning support teams.
• Prepare and issue consolidated schedule, cost and risk reports to management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance or a related discipline.
• Relevant upstream oil and gas experience in integrated planning and project controls.
• Demonstrated experience in schedule baselining, progress measurement and cost forecasting.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent project scheduling software.
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills

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About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced Legal Manager to lead legal support for its operational activities, providing sound legal guidance, managing contractual obligations and ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and other functional leads to identify and mitigate legal risks, support commercial transactions, manage contractual matters and facilitate the timely resolution of disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the COO and workstream leads on operational obligations, approval requirements, contractual notices and legal risks arising from business activities.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, service contracts and contract amendments.
• Maintain a register of material contractual obligations, deadlines, claims and disputes.
• Advise on dispute resolution options and coordinate with external legal counsel where necessary.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting business operations and provide guidance on employment, compliance, intellectual property and other relevant matters.
• Develop legal risk management procedures and contract review controls.
• Lead the legal team and coordinate with Group Legal on escalated matters.
• Support Community Affairs and Operations on land, access and community-related legal issues affecting operational activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Law degree or equivalent qualification and admission to the Nigerian Bar.
• Seven to ten years of legal experience, including substantial corporate leadership experience.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry is preferred.
• Strong commercial drafting, negotiation and legal risk assessment skills.
• Demonstrated team leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.