Recruitment at FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited

FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P) is a Nigerian oil and gas company that was established in 2011. It started formal business operations on the 1st of July, 2012. FIRST E&P is a deeply technical, commercial and entrepreneurial organization, with full delivery capability across the entire upstream oil and gas value chain.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Delivery Manager

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The incumbent will lead a team of oil & gas engineering and project management professionals, including civil/structural, mechanical, material/corrosion, pipeline, process, facilities, electrical/instrumentation and marine engineering, to deliver OML 83-85 development project objectives, as defined by FIRST E&P Management.
• He will also engage and supervise/manage contractors to execute various aspects of the project, in keeping with the project’s contracting strategy and company’s contracting policy/process
• Manage key stakeholders on whom project success depends; drawing on resources within and outside the company as may be necessary.
• Establish and implement a robust Change Management process that is consistent with the company’s Change Management procedure
• Maintain a risk register and actively manage identified risks to protect investment value
• Manage the activities and performance of the contractors and subcontractors through effective supervision and guidance, ensuring that technical queries are resolved without delay ·
• Through effective daily, weekly and monthly progress reviews and reporting, keep Management informed of the status of key aspects of the project, highlighting any issues that may require intervention at senior/executive levels
• Work through support functions to secure all required statutory approvals, ensuring that all aspects of the project are carried out in compliance with the law and company guidelines ·
• Hand over the successfully completed and commissioned facilities to the Production Operations department, with relevant documentation and where relevant, initial operating spares ·
• Close out all aspects of the project upon completion (or interim completion) in line with company process

Requirements

• A good University Degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 18 years’ experience in oil and gas facilities engineering and project management.
• Verifiable experience in project development to global technical standards and in compliance with global ESHIA standards
• Ability to effectively interface with the Commercial, Financial (Lenders and Shareholders), Regulatory and Legal compliance aspects of an integrated project · Experience in executing a world class project in a community/security sensitive terrain such as the offshore Niger Delta
• Candidate must have successfully delivered Projects with an aggregate Capex of not less than $500 million (in an E&P environment
• Track record in the planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and operation of onshore and offshore oil/gas facilities, including oil/gas transportation pipelines.
• The offshore experience must be in water depth of not less than 25m · Ability to develop and work with project plans andschedules including associated cost profiles
• Understanding of project reporting requirements of various stakeholders and ability to generate same
• Expertise in applying for and securing licenses and permits for the construction and operation of oil and gas production facilities, including pipelines
• Understanding of the Nigerian Content Development (NCD) requirements as applicable to the project and the required actions to achieve compliance
• Knowledge of local fabrication capabilities and resources and how to maximize them to achieve project timelines
• Excellent technical and communication skills with a strong emphasis on teamwork
• Fluency in written and spoken English language

Technical Skills:

• Ability to multitask, manage and resolve complex technical challenges and project interfaces
• High level of independent thinking and reasoning, based on sound technical and commercial fundamentals
• Understanding and application of sound project management principles to achieve project activity timelines
• Ability to generate good quality technical and progress reports Business Skills
• Ruthless productivity and bottom line focus. Ability to translate and articulate sound engineering solutions into the key business drivers, HSE, Cost and Progress
• Implement fit for purpose business improvement processes, including peer reviews and audits, engaging consultants where necessary, to minimise rework and avert variations and cost escalations
• Supervise and coordinate subordinates effectively Team Skills
• Interact and work effectively with other professionals in the company and in the project team, taking cognizance of individual abilities and competences.

Personal Skills:

• Readily accept views and guidance from superiors and input from subordinates
• Demonstrate high level of oral and written skills (English), good listening ability, demonstrate personal initiative and ability to mentor subordinates.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Project Services, Interface & Integration Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The incumbent will be the Project Focal point to oversee and manage all interface, engineering coordination and project integration issues between the various work packages deployed in the execution company projects.
• The incumbent shall be responsible for managing all project interfaces associated with design, engineering, construction, installation, pre commissioning and commissioning activities and ensure that all projects are fully integrated to function as a complete plant system.
• Define for management approval, the Interface Management Process for the project.
• This shall include the authoring of all the relevant documents to be used in the implementation of the process.
• Define all project integration node points and check that all nodes interconnect/integrate to ensure that the entire plant shall function as intended.
• Accountable for setting up, managing, and updating the Master Integrated Project Schedule
• Overall responsibility for managing important stakeholder expectations for all projects (Conductor supported platform, FPSO, Subsea Pipelines and risers, Drilling works).
• Define and regularly update the battery limits of the various work packages.
• Create the project  Master interface Register: Identify, catalogue and regularly update the interfaces between various work packages at their battery limits with full definition of the requirements required for management and closeout.
• Provide technical support for review of contractor design, proposals and method statements.
• Identify Risks (threats and opportunities) through workshops, Management
• sessions, information gathering or any other effective means.
• Promote and actively contribute to flawless start up and asset transfer to operations team.
• Develop and implement (using other resources) an interface management system that is web based can be fully accessible through the internet. ·
• Provide technical assistance and advice to the project regarding interface issues, scope and schedule.
• Ensure Contractor’s compliance with all interface related technical requirements during detailed design, fabrication, integration, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning stages of the project.
• Embrace and apply company’s capital Project Stewardship, Operational Excellence, Processes and tools.
• Review of all interface related contractor produced engineering documents and relate any differences or site approved changes to the project and relevant work packages team leaders.
• Organize and lead interface review meetings with work package stakeholders and other contractors.
• Suggest and facilitate reaching agreements and optimal solutions regarding all interfaces.
• Carry out regular interface progress assessments to identify delays and initiate remedial action if necessary.
• Manage and resolve the interface progress report including all critical areas and potential conflicts regularly.
• Other project duties as may be assigned by the GM, Engineering & Capital Projects

Requirements

• A good university degree in Engineering with a minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience in oil and gas facilities engineering and project management.
• Multi-faceted industry experience ranging through project management, engineering design, construction and offshore installation.
• Experience in executing a world class project in a community/security sensitive terrain such as the offshore Niger Delta
• Candidate must have successfully delivered Projects with an aggregate value of not less than $500 million in an E&P environment
• Ability to effectively interface with the Commercial, Financial (Lenders and Shareholders), Regulatory and Legal compliance aspects of an integrated project ·
• Track record in the planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and operation of onshore and offshore oil/gas facilities, including oil/gas transportation pipelines.
• The offshore experience must be in water depth of not less than 25m ·
• Ability to develop and work with project plans and schedules including associated cost profiles
• Understanding of project reporting requirements of various stakeholders and ability to generate same
• Expertise in applying for and securing licenses and permits for the construction and operation of oil and gas production facilities, including pipelines ·
• Understanding of the Nigerian Content Development (NCD) requirements as applicable to the project and the required actions to achieve compliance ·
• Knowledge of local fabrication capabilities and resources and how to maximize them to achieve project timelines
• Excellent technical and communication skills with a strong emphasis on teamwork
• Fluency in written and spoken English language

Desired Attributes
Technical Skills:

• Ability to multitask, manage and resolve complex technical challenges and project interfaces
• High level of independent thinking and reasoning, based on sound technical and commercial fundamentals
• Understanding and application of sound project management principles to achieve project activity timelines
• Ability to generate good quality technical and progress reports Business Skills
• Ruthless productivity and bottom-line focus
• Ability to translate and articulate sound engineering solutions into the key business drivers, HSE, Cost and Progress
• Implement fit for purpose business improvement processes, including peer reviews and audits, engaging consultants where necessary, to minimize rework and avert variations and cost escalations
• Supervise and coordinate subordinates effectively Team Skills
• Interact and work effectively with other professionals in the company and in the project team, taking cognizance of individual abilities and competences Personal Skills
• Readily accept views and guidance from superiors and input from subordinates
• Demonstrate high level of oral and written skills (English), good listening ability, demonstrate personal initiative and ability to mentor subordinates

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Interface Engineer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Project Focal point to oversee and manage all interface and engineering coordination issues between the various work packages deployed in the execution of the project. The scope shall include all interfaces associated with design, engineering, construction, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• The work packages / stakeholders important to the project are listed as follows:
  • The Company (including partners)
  • Conductor supported platform
  • FPSO
  • Subsea Pipelines and risers
  • Drilling works
• Define for management approval, the Interface Management Process for the project. This shall include the authoring of all the relevant documents to be used in the implementation of the process.
• Define and regularly update the battery limits of the various work packages
• Create the project MASTER INTERFACE REGISTER; Identify, catalogue and regularly update the interfaces between various work packages at their battery limits with full definition of the requirements required for management and closeout.
• Provide technical support for review of contractor design, proposals and method statements.
• Identify Risks (threats and opportunities) through workshops, Management sessions, information gathering or any other effective means
• Promote and actively contribute to flawless start up and asset team acceptance
• Develop and implement (using other resources) an interface management system that is web based can be fully accessible through the internet.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to the project regarding interface issues, scope and schedule.
• Ensure Contractor’s compliance with all interface related technical requirements during detailed design, fabrication, integration,
• installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning stages of the project.
• Review of all interface related contractor produced engineering documents and relate any differences or site approved changes to the project and relevant work packages team leaders.
• Organize and lead interface review meetings with work package stakeholders and other contractors. Suggest and facilitate reaching agreements and optimal solutions regarding all interfaces.
• Carry out regular interface progress assessments to identify delays and initiate remedial action if necessary
• Produce on a regular basis an interface progress report including all critical areas and potential conflicts
• Other project duties as may be assigned by the Head of Engineering and Project services

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.Sc./B.E degree in Civil, Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering
• Minimum 12 years in an engineering or construction role in the offshore oil and gas industry.
• Varied work experience is preferred with good knowledge of offshore jackets, subsea pipeline systems, FPSO’s, facility engineering, fabrication, integration, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Minimum 3 years of interface management experience within a major offshore oil and gas project.
• Self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills
• Competency in use of the Microsoft Office suite applications
• Experience in the implementation of a web-based interface management tool
• Able to work in a diverse team and work environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills that aid in resolving interface issues.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Assistant Drilling Supervisor

Location:Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Provide well engineering and operations assistance to the Drilling Supervisor at the rig site.
• Carry out assigned well engineering tasks during days-in-office as given by the Senior Well Engineer.

Responsibilities
Drilling Operations:

• Production of Daily Drilling Report
• Calculation of kick-tolerance, MAASP, SCRP
• Understand the function of all down hole tools, including the basic function of all MWD / LWD tools
• Tracking plan vs actual directional surveys and provide understanding of the Survey and IFR QA/QC procedures
• Understand basic functionality of mud products & fluids and advise the Senior Drilling Supervisor of mud performance
• Monitor the drilling performance (ROP / formation response / flow rate / pump pressure / surface torque / WOB / down hole vibration / hole cleaning / LWD formation response) and advise the Senior Drilling Supervisor of any concerns and/or potential improvements, particularly:
  • Excessive levels of vibration
  • Excessive surge / swab pressure (BAP)
  • Poor drilling performance
  • Poor hole cleaning
  • Check vibration limits are within predetermined limits.
• Supervise mudlogging, MWD/LWD/FEWD and wireline
• activities and monitor quality control in relation to these services
• Facilitate the analysis, evaluation and description of formations while drilling, using cuttings, gas, FEMWD (formation evaluation measurement while drilling) and wireline data
• Request mudloggers to carry out surge / swab calculations for all drillpipe trips. Request mudloggers to carry out hydraulic calculations for all BHAs. Monitor returns on ditch magnets and update daily trends
• Review bit dulls and condition of BHA, including hours logged for all components
• Witness casing integrity / cement bond logs if appropriate.
• Ensure all as-run BHA are forwarded to the Fishing Contractor.
• Assist in the preparation of operational reporting, and efficient logistical planning & scheduling.
• Carryout cementing and casing tally calculations, ensuring sufficient stocks of chemicals cement and pipe are available to perform the planned operations.
• Specifically carry out an arithmetic check of all casing and liner strings on the final tally.
• In coordination with service companies, carryout deck checks / pre-job checks of casing / cementing / wellhead equipment and understand functionality of all tools and equipment
• Carryout spot ID check of casing and pre-measured lengths
• Closely monitor casing running operations including double checking of tally, including joints run / joints to be run / joints remaining on deck
• Understand and monitor the cementing operation, including mixing and pumping of spacer / barrels of cement mixed / dart dropping operations / barrels of displacement fluid / plug bump pressures.
• Witness casing shoe integrity tests and calculate min leak-off values.
• Carry out Well Plan modeling on, buckling to run liners, torque and drag modeling.

Office:

• Contribute to the design of wells and create well programmes, detailed design and programme documents
• Carry out assigned well engineering tasks during days-in-office.
• Writing of hole section summaries for EOWR

Requirements

• Good first Degree in a Mechanical or Geoscience discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years well operations, and 1 years of experience in Drilling Supervisor role on offshore jack-up drilling, completion and workover operations
• Masters in Petroleum Engineering or Well Engineering desirable.
• Computer literacy with competency in Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with Well Engineering software such as “stresscheck” desirable
• Valid IWCF Certificate (Surface Supervisory Level 4)
• Effective oral and written communication
• Self starter with good business awareness
• Good ‘team player’ with ability to function well within a small, motivated team
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Motivation and drive
• Ability to work under stress
• Flexibility and resilience
• Self awareness

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Plan and execute delivery of assigned oil & gas and infrastructure projects that meet the expectations of stakeholders, on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure resources needed for project delivery ·
• Deliver the technical elements of an oil & gas and/or infrastructure project required to realize the value of a business opportunity, on schedule, within budget, and to the right quality.
• Manage key stakeholders on whom project success depends; draw on resources within or outside the company as necessary. · Constitute and manage the project team, including resources that may be seconded from support functions
• Maintain a risk register and actively manage identified risks to protect investment value · Keep management informed of the status of key aspects of the project, alerting to potential issues that may require senior Management intervention
• Work through support functions to secure all needed statutory approvals, ensuring that all aspects of the project are carried out in compliance with the law and company guidelines
• Hand over the completed project to the appropriate Operations Manager, with relevant documentation and, for hardware projects, initial operating spares ·
• Close out project upon completion (or interim completion) in line with company process

Requirements

• A good university degree in engineering ·
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in oil and gas facilities engineering that must include project engineering
• Understanding of various disciplines – core and supporting, that are required for project execution ·
• Ability to develop and work with project plans and schedules including associated cost profiles ·
• Knowledge of the marketplace and impact of same on project execution strategies ·
• Understanding of project reporting requirements of various stakeholders and ability to generate same ·
• Understanding of the company’s Opportunity Realization Process ·
• Working knowledge of company-adopted project management methodologies and systems ·
• Understanding of project risks and ability to develop strategies for their management

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Learning, Development & Engagement Advisor

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The incumbent will play a vital role in developing and implementing learning and development programs while also focusing on enhancing employee engagement initiatives within FIRST E&P.
• The Job holder will collaborate closely with members of the HR department, department managers, and employees to identify training needs, design effective learning solutions, and create strategies to boost employee engagement.

Responsibilities
Learning and Development:

• Collaborate with departmental heads to align competency framework with organizational goals
• Work with departmental heads to carry out competency assessments to identify gaps and development opportunities across various departments and levels within the organization.
• Design and deliver training programs, workshops, and learning interventions aligned with organizational goals and employee development needs.
• Coordinate with external training providers or develop in-house training materials and resources to support learning initiatives.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback surveys, assessments, and performance metrics, and make necessary adjustments to enhance learning outcomes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in learning and development, competency development, LMS technology, and employee engagement
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the LMS and making recommendations for improvements
• Provide coaching and support to managers and employees on learning and development initiatives
• Prepare and manage budgets related to learning and development activities.
• Measure the ROI of learning and development programs and present findings to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards such as the Industrial Training Fund, ensuring that the company is in full compliance and all refunds are received in full by the organization.

Employee Engagement:

• Develop and implement employee engagement strategies, initiatives, and programs to foster a positive work environment, enhance employee satisfaction, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conduct employee engagement surveys, analyze results, and collaborate with stakeholders to address feedback and improve employee experience.
• Organize employee recognition programs, events, and activities to celebrate achievements, promote teamwork, and boost morale.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and teams on employee engagement best practices, communication strategies, and conflict resolution techniques.

Requirements
The ideal candidate must possess the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently.
• Proven experience (7 years+) in Human Resources with a focus on learning and development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with experience in data analysis, reporting, and using HR metrics to drive decision-making.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to develop innovative solutions and address complex HR challenges.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS, learning management systems (LMS), and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term plans to improve learning and development within the organization.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Problem-Solving: Identify issues and develop practical solutions to overcome challenges.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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