Project Engineer at Elvaridah Limited | Jobs in Nigeria

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client in the Oil and Gas Sector is 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, slickline 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.

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.