Recruitment at Oilserv Limited

Oilserv Limited is a leading provider of integrated engineering, procurement, construction, installation & commissioning (EPCIC) services and complementary solutions across the asset and program life cycle within the onshore, offshore and subsea market segments of the oil and gas sector. Oilserv Limited was incorporated in 1992 and commenced operations in 1995.

We are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Planning and Controls Engineer

Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• The Snr. Project Controls Engineer is to assure that the reporting systems for project controls, the project controls roles & staff as well as the tools used in project controls are developed, available and functioning.
• Performs complex aspects of individual project estimating, scheduling, change documentation and cost control while reporting to Project Controls Manager and Clients.
• This position is critical to the coaching and mentoring of Project Controls Engineers/Specialists.
• The role effectively leads/manages a team of professionals and able to positively influence internal and external clients to achieve successful results.
• Achieves a high level of forecasting accuracy. Proactive in addressing project issues therefore supporting a successful project outcome.
• Leads proposal efforts.
• Organizes and leads the planning/scheduling sessions.
• Accountability for all project planning, budgeting, change management, cost control, cost estimating, reporting and forecasting activities.

Job Details
Planning / Scheduling:

• Lead and direct schedule management involving critical path method scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, forecasting and document control for multiple projects.
• Leads workplan and schedule preparation on more complex projects including startup planning.
• Addresses contractual requirements related to schedule control.
• As required by the business unit, expert in scheduling forensics.
• Provide project planning input into proposals and bids.

Project Controls Administration & Reporting:

• Ensure accurate Earned Value Management system reporting.
• Ensure accurate cost management and forecast reporting.
• Provide accurate internal weekly and monthly project reports and interface and present to management.
• Prepare and present project planning reports for project management and customer review.
• Deliberates with project management team on project execution matters.
• Participates in key risk management deliberations, supervising the risk management process by identifying and mitigating risk potentials to the project.
• Leads project controls team on the most complex and highest risk projects.
• Recognizes critical issues and interfaces.
• Monitor financial performance. Identify and communicate to project manager, senior management and corporate services situations that have the potential to materially affect overall company financial performance.
• Ensure Change Management is adhered to by project team to quantify impact to schedule and cost. Lead the effort with project team to develop mitigation plans to stay on plan.
• Maintain and update the project work breakdown structure (WBS) and cost breakdown structure (CBS).
• Prepare cost reviews and participate in project review audits and workshops.
• Analyse trend and communicate progress information to project personnel through useful graphs and reports.
• Responsible to control and monitor project total expenditure including verifying and checking of invoices and claims from suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to ensure that all project expenditures are captured and properly coded for recording in the accounting system.
• Evaluate project contracts and commercial terms to ensure that the project controls processes are aligned to address any specific project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Construction / Management Sciences or related field.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Minimum of 12 years direct project controls experience – (Project planning, Estimating, Forecasting, Scheduling, Reporting & Contract Management).
• Expert user of Oracle Primavera P6.
• Expert user of Microsoft office Suite.
• Experience serving in a Leadership role for a medium-to-large-sized EPC project.

Benefits

• Great work culture and multiple opportunities for growth and self-development.
• 18 days of annual leave, excluding federal public holidays.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Monthly employer pension contribution.

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Process Engineer

Location: Rivers, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Translating client requirements into detailed engineering designs.
• Ensure that what is designed is efficient and safe to operate.
• Contributing to the successful completion of projects within budget and schedule.

Core Responsibilities
Process Design and Development:

• Developing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Performing process simulations and calculations using software like Aspen HYSYS.
• Sizing and specifying process equipment (e.g., vessels, pumps, heat exchangers).
• Developing Heat and Material Balances (HMBs).

Safety and Risk Assessment:

• Participating in Hazard Identification (HAZID) and Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies.
• Contributing to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.

Technical Documentation:

• Preparing design basis documents, technical specifications, and operating manuals.
• Generating reports and presentations to communicate design concepts and results.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Working closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g., piping, instrumentation, electrical).
• Interacting with vendors and suppliers to evaluate equipment and ensure compliance.
• Communicating with clients to understand their requirements and provide technical support.

Process Optimization:

• Identifying opportunities to improve process efficiency and reduce costs.
• Troubleshooting operational problems and providing solutions.
• Contributing to commissioning and start-up activities.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensuring that all designs and operations adhere to relevant environmental and industry regulations.
• In the context of EPC projects:
• Translating client requirements into detailed engineering designs.
• Ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
• Supervise subcontractor’s process team to make sure that their output is fit for purpose, cost effective and easy to construct
• Review of vendor’s process deliverables.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• A Master’s degree (M.Sc.) will be an added advantage
• Registered engineer with COREN is mandatory
• A minimum of 7-10+ years of relevant experience is commonly expected.
• Significant experience in the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry is crucial.
• Experience in pipelines, gas processing design and engineering is highly valued.
• Experience working on various project phases, including conceptual studies, FEED (Front-End Engineering Design), and detailed design, is important.
• Experience with both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• EPC Experience:
  • Proven experience working within an EPC environment.

Benefits

• Great work culture and multiple opportunities for growth and self-development.
• 18 days of annual leave, excluding federal public holidays.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Monthly employer pension contribution.

Application Closing Date
2nd May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Pre-commissioning Lead

Location: Rivers
Job Type: Contract

Job Summary

• Develop processes and procedures for the pre-commissioning and commissioning of EPIC projects
• Support tender submissions by providing key input to bids department
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to subordinates
• Oversee project completion activities from inception to handover to client

Job Details
Leadership:

• Provide positive and professional leadership to subordinates
• Contribute to the goal zero drive of HSE
• Provide clear and concise information to internal and external relationships

Core/Technical:

• Develops project pre-commissioning and commissioning plan.
• Reviews project technical documentation for completeness
• Assigns and delegates responsibilities to discipline commissioning engineers for the execution of tasks
• Develops and or reviews discipline pre-commissioning of commissioning deliverables towards execution of pre-commissioning and commissioning plans
• Develops and or reviews scope of work, execution plans and schedule for third party pre-commissioning works
• Develops Technical bid evaluation scorecards for pre-commissioning and commissioning works vendors
• Set and implement compliance with the Quality System Documentation requirements.

Requirements

• B.Eng in Any Engineering Discipline
• Registered member of a registered Engineering body (NSE, COREN etc)
• 10 Years across various EPIC oil and gas projects with exposure to both pipeline and facility projects.

Benefits

• Great work culture and multiple opportunities for growth and self-development.
• 18 days of annual leave, excluding federal public holidays.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Monthly employer pension contribution.

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online