Oil & Gas Jobs Open: Lead, Engineer & Technician Roles (10 Yrs+ Exp)
A Prime Opportunity for Experienced Professionals
The global energy landscape is constantly evolving, and the oil and gas sector remains a bedrock of the modern world, powering industries, transportation, and communities. For seasoned professionals, this dynamic industry offers challenging, rewarding, and progressive career paths.
We are excited to announce that applications are officially open for several critical, high-impact roles across our operations. We are looking for dedicated individuals with proven experience who are ready to take the next step in their professional journey. If you possess the required technical expertise, commitment to safety, and a track record of excellence in the oil and gas environment, we encourage you to apply.
🛠️ The Roles: Driving Excellence from Field to Control Room
These positions are the backbone of our operational success, ensuring the safe, efficient, and continuous extraction, processing, and transportation of energy resources. Successful candidates will join a high-performing team dedicated to maintaining the highest industry standards.
I. Leadership and Engineering Positions (Minimum HND and 10+ Years Experience Required)
These roles demand significant leadership experience, advanced technical knowledge, and the ability to manage complex operations and teams.
1. Operations Team Lead
The Role: This is a critical leadership position, responsible for overseeing all day-to-day field operations, ensuring that production targets are met safely and efficiently. The Team Lead coordinates activities across multiple disciplines, manages crew schedules, and acts as the primary link between the field team and upper management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implementing and enforcing strict safety, health, and environmental (HSE) policies.
- Optimizing production processes to maximize yield and minimize downtime.
- Conducting regular performance reviews and mentoring team members.
- Managing operational budgets and resources.
- Leading incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
The Ideal Candidate: Must be a decisive leader with exceptional problem-solving skills and a deep, holistic understanding of upstream, midstream, or downstream processes.
2. Production Engineer
The Role: The Production Engineer is the technical expert focused on enhancing well and reservoir performance. They use advanced analytical tools to monitor well conditions, design optimization strategies, and resolve production-related issues.
- Analyzing well data (pressure, flow rate, water cut, etc.) to identify performance bottlenecks.
- Designing and overseeing well interventions (e.g., acidizing, fracturing, artificial lift installation).
- Developing short-term and long-term production forecasts.
- Collaborating with Reservoir Engineers and Field Operators to implement optimization plans.
- Evaluating and implementing new production technologies.
The Ideal Candidate: A strong technical background in petroleum engineering, excellent data analysis capabilities, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable field strategies.
3. Mechanical Supervisor
The Role: The Mechanical Supervisor leads the maintenance team responsible for all mechanical assets, including rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines) and static equipment (vessels, piping, heat exchangers). They ensure all maintenance activities are completed on time, within budget, and to regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Scheduling, planning, and supervising preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks.
- Ensuring the integrity and reliability of all mechanical equipment.
- Managing spare parts inventory and procurement for mechanical components.
- Overseeing complex repair and overhaul jobs, often involving specialized contractors.
- Conducting risk assessments (Job Safety Analysis - JSA) for maintenance activities.
The Ideal Candidate: Extensive experience in heavy industrial mechanical maintenance, strong leadership skills, and expertise in equipment reliability and maintenance planning software (CMMS).
4. Electrical Supervisor
The Role: This supervisor oversees the electrical maintenance team and is responsible for the reliable operation of the entire electrical distribution system, power generation equipment, motors, and associated control systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the installation, inspection, and maintenance of all high, medium, and low-voltage electrical equipment.
- Ensuring compliance with national and international electrical safety codes and standards.
- Troubleshooting complex electrical faults and implementing permanent solutions.
- Overseeing the maintenance and testing of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and emergency generators.
- Developing and reviewing electrical schematics and documentation.
The Ideal Candidate: Deep expertise in power generation, distribution, motor control centers (MCCs), and a proven commitment to electrical safety protocols (e.g., LOTO procedures).
II. Technical and Operations Specialist Positions
These roles require hands-on expertise and are vital for the continuous, safe running of the facility. Candidates for these roles must demonstrate a high degree of technical proficiency and operational awareness.
5. Production Operator
The Role: The Production Operator is the person on the ground, directly controlling the physical process of oil and gas handling, separation, and treatment. They monitor equipment status, adjust flows and pressures, and conduct routine checks to ensure the facility operates within safe limits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting frequent field rounds to inspect equipment for leaks, abnormal noises, or vibrations.
- Initiating and shutting down process equipment safely and according to procedure.
- Collecting samples for laboratory analysis.
- Performing first-line troubleshooting and minor maintenance tasks.
- Issuing and receiving work permits (Permit-to-Work system) for maintenance teams.
The Ideal Candidate: Acute attention to detail, strong operational knowledge of process flow diagrams, and a rigorous adherence to safety procedures.
6. Control Room Operator (CRO)
The Role: The CRO is the central nervous system of the facility, monitoring the entire operation from a centralized control room using a Distributed Control System (DCS) or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Continuously monitoring all process variables (pressure, temperature, level, flow) and responding quickly to alarms.
- Making remote adjustments to equipment and valves to maintain stable, optimal production.
- Coordinating with field operators, maintenance teams, and supervisors during normal operations and emergency situations.
- Maintaining detailed operational logs and shift handover documentation.
- Executing emergency shutdown (ESD) procedures when necessary.
The Ideal Candidate: Excellent situational awareness, calmness under pressure, and advanced proficiency in operating complex control systems.
7. Mechanical Technician
The Role: The Mechanical Technician executes the hands-on repair, overhaul, and preventative maintenance tasks on all static and rotating mechanical equipment under the direction of the Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing precision tasks such as alignment of pumps and motors, bearing replacement, and seal installation.
- Conducting scheduled inspections and lubrication routes.
- Dismantling, repairing, and reassembling complex machinery, including compressors and gearboxes.
- Using specialized tools and measurement instruments (e.g., micrometers, alignment tools) to ensure work quality.
- Adhering strictly to job plans and maintenance procedures.
The Ideal Candidate: Highly skilled in fault finding, competent in safe rigging and lifting practices, and proven experience working with high-pressure systems.
8. Electrical Technician
The Role: The Electrical Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of all electrical equipment, including motors, switchgear, transformers, lighting, and grounding systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshooting and repairing motor and control circuits.
- Performing scheduled checks and maintenance on switchgear and circuit breakers.
- Ensuring the integrity of grounding and lightning protection systems.
- Working safely on energized and de-energized equipment in accordance with LOTO and arc-flash procedures.
- Reading and interpreting electrical blueprints and single-line diagrams.
The Ideal Candidate: Certification in electrical maintenance, strong diagnostic skills, and a thorough understanding of hazardous area classifications (Ex-rated equipment).
9. Instrumentation Technician
The Role: The Instrumentation Technician is the expert in the systems that measure and control the process—sensors, transmitters, control valves, and analyzers. They ensure the accuracy and reliability of all process instrumentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting process instruments (e.g., pressure, temperature, level, flow transmitters).
- Maintaining and repairing control valves and actuators.
- Working on programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
- Configuring and maintaining gas detectors and fire and gas safety systems.
- Ensuring the control loop integrity from the sensor in the field to the display in the Control Room.
The Ideal Candidate: Specialized training in instrumentation and control, experience with various smart field devices (e.g., HART, Foundation Fieldbus), and a strong grasp of control loop tuning and logic.
🔑 Your Profile: What We Are Looking For
The oil and gas industry is not just a job; it is a commitment to continuous operation and world-class safety. Therefore, the ideal candidate will meet the following stringent criteria:
Mandatory Qualifications:
Sector-Specific Experience: Candidates must have progressive, verifiable experience working directly within the oil and gas sector (Exploration & Production, Refining, Petrochemicals, or Midstream operations).
Educational Foundation:
- Supervisory and Lead Positions (Operations Team Lead, All Supervisors): A minimum of a Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent technical qualification is required. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline is highly desirable.
- Technician and Operator Positions: Relevant technical certification or trade qualification is required.
Experience Threshold:
Candidates applying for Supervisory and Lead Positions must possess a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the oil and gas industry, with a substantial portion of that time in a supervisory or senior technical capacity.
Core Competencies Across All Roles:
- Safety First: An uncompromising commitment to personal and operational safety, including a strong understanding of Permit-to-Work, LOTO, and emergency response procedures.
- Troubleshooting Excellence: The ability to systematically diagnose and resolve complex technical faults under pressure.
- Teamwork and Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills, crucial for seamless shift handovers and cross-functional coordination.
- Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with relevant industry standards, codes, and government regulations (e.g., API, ASME, IEC).
➡️ How to Apply: Take the Next Step
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading organization in the energy sector, offering a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work on challenging, impactful projects.
We are committed to a merit-based selection process and look forward to reviewing applications from highly qualified individuals.
Forward your comprehensive Resume (CV) detailing your experience, qualifications, and the specific role you are applying for to the following dedicated email address:
Important Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who meet the minimum qualification and experience requirements will be contacted for an interview. Please ensure your resume clearly highlights your years of experience in the oil and gas sector and your relevant qualifications.
We look forward to welcoming the next generation of industry leaders and specialists to our team.
