Recruitment at Fortis Engineering Services

Fortis Engineering is a solutions-driven company serving Africa’s energy, oil and gas and mining industries with expertise in civil construction, asset integrity, maintenance, procurement, fabrication, installations, and O&M — delivered with precision, resilience, and safety.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lifting and Hoisting Appointed Person (L&H AP) Bonga North (BN), Deepwater Projects SNEPCO

Location: Nigeria

Brief Description

• To ensure all lifting operations on Bonga North Project assigned are risk-assessed, planned, supervised, and executed by competent personnel using suitable, clearly marked, and regularly inspected equipment, with relevant Lifting & Hoisting Procedures and industry standards consistently applied, in full compliance with LOLER and IOGP regulations.

Dimensions

• Support the safe execution and assurance of lifting operations for the BN Project.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary project team to ensure quality work delivery on schedule.
• Guide and support the contractor team in executing safe lifting operations and tracking KPIs for the Bonga North Project.

Principal Accountabilities

• Continually liaise with the L&H SME to ensure that relevant Lifting and Hoisting Procedures and industry standards are constantly implemented across BN Project.
• Confirm that the Lifting operations are carried out safely and in conformance with the approved Lift Plan.
• Develop all categories of Lift Plans in support of Bonga North and carry out periodic reviews.
• Ensure all applicable Lifting and Hoisting Procedures are understood and applied by all personnel involved in Lifting Operations.
• Conduct Rigging Studies, including Crane requirements, load calculations, and interpretation of Crane load charts.
• Create and review Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Job Safety Analysis plans.
• Ensure relevant IOGP Start Work Checks are reviewed prior to execution of every mechanical Lifting operation.
• Confirm categorization and technical content of lift plan is correct.
• Confirm lifting equipment is operated only within safe operating limits and OEM operating instructions.
• Define lifting appliance set-up/configuration, ensuring correct equipment is available and safety devices are installed and operational.
• Ensure restricted access or no-go area is established.
• Ensure travel route of lifting operation is clear and free from hazards/ obstructions (e.g., overhead obstacles such as powerlines).
• Ensure good access/egress routes for the lifting team, including alternate routes if walkways obstructed.
• Participate/lead toolbox talks.
• Confirm all personnel in lifting operation are protected at work by sufficient training, experience, and supervision.
• Supervise lifting operation execution / Track lifting KPI (e.g., lifted quantity, tonnage).

Justification:

• This position is a safety-critical role identified early in the project, with a gap confirmed during the contractor’s readiness review. It requires urgent resourcing of a dedicated Lifting & Hoisting Appointed Person (L&H AP), to be sustained through the offshore execution phase.

Qualification, Experience, and Competencies Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc / HND in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Lifting operations, with a focus on onshore, Project and offshore operations.
• Conversant with use of alternative rigging to move loads in onshore and offshore environment.
• Conversant with cross hauling of load with use of chain hoists and other portable lifting appliances.
• Relevant certifications in Appointed Person for Lifting Operations (e.g., NPORS, OPITO, LEEA etc).
• Possession of valid Medical Fitness Certificate, OSP card, T-BOSIET.
• Relevant LEEA/OPITO certification as a Rigger/banksman/etc.
• Proficient with use of virtual rigging lift tool or AutoCAD/similar computer tools to develop rigging sketches.
• Able to develop lift plan and JHA for all categories / Able to categorize lift as per IOGP requirement.
• Technical expertise in Lifting Equipment and accessories / Experience with various Crane types and Lifting Equipment.

Application Closing Date
16th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: admin@fortisengineering.net using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Senior CSU Mechanical / Piping Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary
Service type:

• Senior CSU Mechanical/Piping will be deployed by a Nigerian National.
• The Senior CSU Mech/Piping Engineer will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of commissioning and start-up activities for Mechanical and piping systems.
• Requires interfaces with engineering, construction, operations, and vendor teams to ensure successful commissioning and start-up.

Service Description

• Promote Goal Zero Safety and Quality culture and drive compliance at the worksite.
• Enforce Shell and IOGP HSE policies and procedures at Company worksites.
• Review and provide input to technical specification documents, P&IDs and other detailed engineering documents for subsea control system and other interfacing systems.
• Respond to queries and technical clarification questions from the contractor.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans for Mechanical and piping systems.
• Participate in Design Reviews, Technical Workshops, HAZID, HAZOPS and any other Meetings/reviews as may be assigned in the Scope of Work.
• Interface with existing mechanical and piping systems on the Bonga FPSO.
• Safe, timely and efficient execution and drive progress of work scope based on project schedule.
• Develop testing protocols, commissioning and testing procedures, and operations procedures to ensure operational integrity and readiness.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements.
• Maintain and update commissioning documentation, punch lists, and handover packages.
• Witness site activities including Site Receipt Inspection, Site integration, Factory Acceptance Test, Extended Factory Acceptance Test and System Integration Test, and confirm compliance with the approved procedure.
• Work with Contractor to ensure quality issues are properly identified, documented, reported and timely dispositioned.
• Review and provide input to the Assembly and Testing Procedure, storage and preservation, Transportation Handling Instruction, Installation, and offshore Testing Procedure.
• Supervise testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of the subsea systems.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, i.e., Quality, HSE, project control, engineering disciplines, planning, Information & Digital Technology, Bonga asset & operations, Wells, marine, logistic, planning aviation, subsea intervention etc. to ensure adequate support for project execution.
• Log and track lessons Learned.
• Review operation, and maintenance manuals and guidelines issued by the contractor.
• The service will involve work and travel to fabrication sites, OEM facility and producing FPSO facility in the Gulf of Guinea.

Requisite Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an Oil and Gas related discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering etc.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience with at least 5 years of relevant experience working with mechanical and piping systems within the oil and gas industry.
• Good understanding and practical application of applicable Industry standards and codes.
• Practical experience working with piping and mechanical systems in an offshore environment.
• Ability to communicate, work, interface, interact and influence effectively within a multi-disciplinary team of professionals located globally.
• Knowledge of personal and process safety.
• Demonstrable project management experience, and possibly with certifications if applicable.
• Knowledge in the use of MS Office tools or similar software. Go Completions use will be an advantage.
• Strong project management, quality assurance, risk management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good general understanding of project procedures and requirements, construction, build and testing requirements, plant inspection, commissioning and start-up procedures.

Application Closing Date
17th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: admin@fortisengineering.net using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Senior Operations Readiness (OR) Engineer (Subsea)

Location: Nigeria

Service Description

• Promote Goal Zero Safety and Quality culture and drive compliance at the worksite.
• Enforce Shell and IOGP HSE policies and procedures at Company worksites.
• Lead and coordinate operations readiness activities for a major brownfield subsea tieback project.
• Ensure all operational requirements are met prior to handover, supporting safe, efficient, and seamless integration of new systems into existing facilities while ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
• Review and provide input to technical specification documents, P&IDs and other detailed engineering documents for topside system and other interfacing systems.
• Implement an existing operations readiness plan to guide the project’s transition from construction through commissioning and start-up, ensuring alignment with project milestones and HSE requirements.
• Participate in Design Reviews, Risk assessments, Technical Workshops, HAZID, HAZOPs, readiness review and any other Meetings / reviews as may be assigned in the Scope of Work. Identify and address potential operational and safety risks.
• Collaborate with project teams and asset operations teams to ensure seamless integration of new systems with minimal impact on existing operations and production.
• Lead/support the development and review of operating procedures, emergency response plans, and permit-to-work systems, preparing teams for safe and effective operations.
• Provide input into the training and competency development of operations and maintenance personnel, coordinating hands-on training and simulation exercises to enhance readiness for start-up.
• Safe, timely and efficient execution and drive progress of work scope based on project schedule.
• Oversee the verification of operational readiness deliverables, including testing plans, control room documentation, and handover documentation, to confirm all systems are ready for safe operation.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders to address operational requirements and expectations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal policies.
• Log and track lessons Learned.
• Review operation, and maintenance manuals and guidelines issued by contractor.

Requisite Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years work experience with at least 5 years of relevant experience in subsea operations, surveillance or intervention.
• Experience in integrated start-up of critical subsea systems within the oil and gas industry in a Deep-water environment.
• Strong background in causal reasoning and problem solving with demonstrated skills in analyzing processes, operational readiness, and subsea operations.
• Practical experience working with subsea systems testing and maintenance.
• Prior work experience in the Gulf of Guinea with familiarity with the Bonga asset will be highly advantageous.
• Ability to communicate, work, interface, interact and influence effectively within a multi- disciplinary team of professionals located globally.
• Knowledge of personal and process safety.
• Strong project management, quality assurance, risk management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Application Closing Date
17th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: admin@fortisengineering.net using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Senior Commissioning and Start Up Subsea Control Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• Senior Commissioning and Start Up Subsea Controls services to be deployed by a Nigerian National. The Senior Commissioning and Start-Up Subsea Controls Engineer will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of commissioning activities for subsea control systems, ensuring safe integration with topside systems and readiness for hydrocarbon production.
• The role involves interfacing with engineering, construction, operations, and vendor teams to validate system functionality and performance.

Service Description

• Promote Goal Zero Safety and Quality culture and drive compliance at the worksite.
• Enforce Shell and IOGP HSE policies and procedures at Company worksites.
• Review and provide input to technical specification documents, P&IDs and other detailed engineering documents for subsea control system and other interfacing systems.
• Respond to SURF related queries and technical clarification questions from contractor.
• Provide expert support for SURF pre-commissioning and commissioning of a subsea tieback project, including operations of subsea equipment such as:
  • MCS (Master Control System)
  • EPU (Electrical Power Unit)
  • HPU (Hydraulic Power Unit)
  • EJB, TUPA, SCMs, Hardware Mounted Controls, manifolds, subsea distribution units, flowlines, umbilical, jumpers, tubing hangers, Christmas trees and related transportation, storage, and installation aids.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans for subsea control systems, including hydraulic, electrical, and communication interfaces.
• Participate in Design Reviews, Technical Workshops, HAZID, HAZOPs and other meetings/reviews as assigned in the Scope of Work.
• Interface with topsides systems (e.g., SSCB, chemical injection, lift gas, dead oil circulation) to ensure seamless integration.
• Drive safe, timely, and efficient execution and progress of work scope based on project schedule.
• Develop testing protocols, testing procedures, operations procedures and aftermarket healthcare support to ensure operational integrity and readiness.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements.
• Maintain and update commissioning documentation, punch lists, and handover packages.
• Witness site activities including Site Receipt Inspection, Site Integration, Factory Acceptance Test, Extended Factory Acceptance Test, System Integration Test and confirm compliance with the approved procedure.
• Work with contractor to ensure quality issues are identified, documented, reported, and dispositioned.
• Review and provide input to Assembly and Testing Procedure, storage and preservation, Transportation Handling Instruction, Installation, and Offshore Testing Procedure.
• Supervise testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of subsea systems.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Quality, HSE, project control, engineering disciplines, planning, digital technology, Bonga asset & operations, wells, marine, logistics, aviation, subsea intervention etc.) to ensure adequate support for project execution.
• Log and track lessons learned / Review operation and maintenance manuals and guidelines issued by contractor.
• The service will involve work and travel to fabrication sites, OEM facility and producing FPSO facility in the Gulf of Guinea.

Requisite Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years work experience, with at least 5 years of relevant experience designing, installing, or upgrading subsea systems within oil and gas industry (Deepwater).
• Bachelor’s Degree in oil and gas related science discipline.
• Good understanding and practical application of applicable Industry standards and codes.
• Practical experience with subsea systems OEMs. Familiarity with subsea control modules (SCMs), electro-hydraulic multiplexed systems (EH-MUX), and topside control interfaces.
• Strong background in problem solving, analyzing processes, operational readiness, and subsea operations.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in multi- disciplinary teams located globally.
• Demonstrated project management experience (certifications advantageous).
• Knowledge in use of MS Office tools or similar software; Go Completions use is an advantage.
• Strong project management, quality assurance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Application Closing Date
17th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: admin@fortisengineering.net using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Senior CSU Mechanical / Piping Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary
Service type:

• Senior CSU Mechanical/Piping will be deployed by a Nigerian National.
• The Senior CSU Mech/Piping Engineer will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of commissioning and start-up activities for Mechanical and piping systems.
• Requires interfaces with engineering, construction, operations, and vendor teams to ensure successful commissioning and start-up.

Service Description

• Promote Goal Zero Safety and Quality culture and drive compliance at the worksite.
• Enforce Shell and IOGP HSE policies and procedures at Company worksites.
• Review and provide input to technical specification documents, P&IDs and other detailed engineering documents for subsea control system and other interfacing systems.
• Respond to queries and technical clarification questions from the contractor.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans for Mechanical and piping systems.
• Participate in Design Reviews, Technical Workshops, HAZID, HAZOPS and any other Meetings/reviews as may be assigned in the Scope of Work.
• Interface with existing mechanical and piping systems on the Bonga FPSO.
• Safe, timely and efficient execution and drive progress of work scope based on project schedule.
• Develop testing protocols, commissioning and testing procedures, and operations procedures to ensure operational integrity and readiness.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements.
• Maintain and update commissioning documentation, punch lists, and handover packages.
• Witness site activities including Site Receipt Inspection, Site integration, Factory Acceptance Test, Extended Factory Acceptance Test and System Integration Test, and confirm compliance with the approved procedure.
• Work with Contractor to ensure quality issues are properly identified, documented, reported and timely dispositioned.
• Review and provide input to the Assembly and Testing Procedure, storage and preservation, Transportation Handling Instruction, Installation, and offshore Testing Procedure.
• Supervise testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of the subsea systems.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, i.e., Quality, HSE, project control, engineering disciplines, planning, Information & Digital Technology, Bonga asset & operations, Wells, marine, logistic, planning aviation, subsea intervention etc. to ensure adequate support for project execution.
• Log and track lessons Learned.
• Review operation, and maintenance manuals and guidelines issued by the contractor.
• The service will involve work and travel to fabrication sites, OEM facility and producing FPSO facility in the Gulf of Guinea.

Requisite Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an Oil and Gas related discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering etc.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience with at least 5 years of relevant experience working with mechanical and piping systems within the oil and gas industry.
• Good understanding and practical application of applicable Industry standards and codes.
• Practical experience working with piping and mechanical systems in an offshore environment.
• Ability to communicate, work, interface, interact and influence effectively within a multi-disciplinary team of professionals located globally.
• Knowledge of personal and process safety.
• Demonstrable project management experience, and possibly with certifications if applicable.
• Knowledge in the use of MS Office tools or similar software. Go Completions use will be an advantage.
• Strong project management, quality assurance, risk management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good general understanding of project procedures and requirements, construction, build and testing requirements, plant inspection, commissioning and start-up procedures.

Application Closing Date
17th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: admin@fortisengineering.net using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Principal SURF (Subsea, Umbilical, Riser and Flowlines) Commissioning Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary
Service type:

• Principal SURF (Subsea, Umbilical, Riser and Flowlines) Commissioning Engineer commissioning services to be deployed by a Nigerian National
• Promote Goal Zero Safety and Quality culture and drive compliance at the worksite.
• Enforce Shell and IOGP HSE policies and procedures at Company worksites.
• Review and provide input to technical specification documents, P&IDs and other detailed engineering documents for subsea control system and other interfacing systems.
• Respond to SURF related queries and technical clarification questions from contractor.
• Should be able to provide expert support for the SURF pre-commissioning and commissioning of a subsea tieback project. Role involves overseeing testing and operations of subsea equipment such as:
  • MCS (Master Control System)
  • EPU (Electrical Power Unit)
  • HPU (Hydraulic Power Unit)
  • EJB, TUPA, SCMs, Hardware Mounted Controls, manifolds, subsea distribution units, flowlines, umbilical, jumpers, tubing hangers,
• Christmas trees, and associated transportation, storage, and installation aids
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, procedures, design documentations and approved Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and validation through testing.
• Participate in Design Reviews, Technical Workshops HAZID, HAZOPS and any other Meetings / reviews as may be assigned in the Scope of Work.
• Safe, timely and efficient execution and drive progress of work scope based on project schedule.
• Develop testing protocols, testing procedure, operations procedure and aftermarket healthcare support to ensure operational integrity and readiness.
• Witness site activities including Site Receipt Inspection, Site integration, Factory Acceptance Test, Extended Factory Acceptance Test and System Integration Test and confirm compliance with the approved procedure.
• Work with Contractor to ensure quality issues are properly identified, documented, reported and timely dispositioned.
• Review and provide input to Assembly and Testing Procedure, storage and preservation, Transportation Handling Instruction, Installation, and offshore Testing Procedure.
• Supervise testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of the subsea systems.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders i.e., Quality, HSE, project control, engineering disciplines, planning, Information & Digital Technology, Bonga asset & operations, Wells, marine, logistic, planning aviation, subsea intervention etc. to ensure adequate support for project execution.
• Log and track lessons Learned.
• Review operation, and maintenance manuals and guidelines issued by contractor.
• The service will involve work and travel to fabrication sites, OEM facility and producing FPSO facility in the Gulf of Guinea.

Requisite Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years work experience with at least 10 years of relevant experience in designing, installing, or upgrading subsea systems within the oil and gas industry with bias in Deepwater.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in an Oil and Gas related science discipline.
• Good understanding and practical application of applicable Industry standards and codes.
• Practical experience in working with subsea systems OEMs.
• Prior work experience in the Gulf of Guinea with familiarity with the Bonga asset will be highly advantageous.
• Ability to communicate, work, interface, interact and influence effectively within a multi-disciplinary team of professionals located globally.
• Knowledge of personal and process safety.
• Demonstrable project management experience and possibly with certifications if applicable.
• Knowledge in use of MS Office tools or similar software. Go
• Completions use will be an advantage.
• Strong project management, quality assurance, risk management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Application Closing Date
17th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: admin@fortisengineering.net using the Job Title as the subject of the email.