Project Engineer at an Oil and Gas Company – Elvaridah Limited Full Time

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Lagos / Field Locations
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Projects and Technology
Reports To: Project Manager

Job Summary

• They are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to oversee and support engineering projects from inception to completion.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry, with strong technical knowledge, excellent project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• This role involves preparing project schedules, coordinating execution, monitoring project performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for exploration activities, including data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation.
• Support well intervention operations, including pumping and coil tubing activities, slick-line activities, well head installation and maintenance – ensuring technical excellence and adherence to safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, and company policies.
• Identify project-related issues, coordinate resolution processes, and mitigate risks proactively.
• Design and implement frameworks for measuring project performance using key metrics and data.
• Travel to project sites for inspections, ensuring alignment with project designs and standards.
• Prepare comprehensive project schedules, ensuring alignment with timelines and deliverables.
• Monitor project implementation and prepare detailed reports on progress, performance, and outcomes.
• Meet with clients to understand project requirements and communicate them effectively to office and field teams.
• Represent the Company at client meetings, industry conferences, and sector events.
• Prepare capital cost estimates and man-hour projections for resource allocation.
• Identify and maintain a database of vendors, updating price lists according to company procedures.
• Prepare documentation for bids and tenders, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management to support business objectives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, or other related field)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Proven experience in project engineering, project management, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Experience in well intervention operations is required.
• Proficient in the use of design and project management software (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on detail and quality control.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Professional certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Work Location / Conditions

• Office environment with frequent field/site visits.
• May require extended working hours to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure in dynamic project environments.

Salary
N500,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using “Mid-Level Content Writer Application” as the subject of the email.