About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced Process Engineer (native English speaker) to support our offshore oil & gas operations client. This expatriate role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in dynamic environments, has strong technical leadership skills, and is comfortable working on a rigorous rotation schedule.
The successful candidate will play a key role in pushing and guiding the detailed engineering contractor to ensure progress on delayed deliverables.
You will be stationed at the facility near Lagos, on a monthly rotating schedule between there and Houston with full logistical support, including visa processing, travel, accommodations, and local transport.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and optimize oil, gas, and water treatment processes offshore to improve uptime and reliability.
- Lead process troubleshooting efforts and provide engineering support to offshore teams.
- Review and push, the detailed engineering contractor, to maintain design and execution schedules.
- Update and validate process engineering documents including PFDs, P&IDs, and simulation models.
- Participate in HAZOP, risk assessments, and process safety evaluations.
- Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams for commissioning and brownfield modifications.
- Ensure compliance with Nigerian regulations and international process safety standards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Petroleum, or Process Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in offshore or upstream oil & gas production roles.
- Fluent/native English speaker (mandatory, per client request).
- Proficiency with Aspen HYSYS, UniSim, or equivalent simulation tools.
- Solid knowledge of offshore systems (FPSO, gas compression, separation trains).
- Valid BOSIET certification (or willing to obtain).
- Strong communication and contractor management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing or coordinating with third-party engineering contractors.
- Prior rotational work or expatriate experience in West Africa or similar environments.
- Knowledge of Nigerian offshore oil & gas regulatory landscape.
The client will interview this week, if you are interested and would like more details including the hourly rate, please apply now for immediate consideration.
