Recruitment at Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)

Recruitment at Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development programme and our commitment to see our employees’ ideas travel and come to fruition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Operations & Maintenance Technician

Job ID: R194335
Location: Nigeria
Worker Type: Regular
Job Family Group: Production and Manufacturing Downstream

Job Purpose

• The Instrument Technician is responsible for executing routine and complex maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of field instrumentation, control systems, and automation equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and optimizes operation of SNG facilities.
• The role requires strong hands-on expertise and delivers strong technical support across:
  • Field Instrumentation Maintenance
  • Process Automation, Control and Optimization Support
  • Advanced Emerson DELTAV DCS Operations and Maintenance
  • Engineering Workstation Support
  • Reliability and Continuous Improvement
  • Others.

Key Responsibilities

• Goal Zero, HSE & E&C: Support the achievement of Goal Zero Targets: Zero Incidents, Accidents, Spills, Ethics & Compliance breaches. Conduct site visits and complete UA/UC reports and close out actions.
• Maintenance Systems Management, Technical Assurance Support, Field Instrumentation Maintenance & Technical Support:
  • Execute preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on field instrumentation —pressure/temperature/flow/level transmitters, switches, sensors, analyzers, and control valves etc.
  • Perform calibration, loop testing/checks, functional tests, and configuration of instruments according to OEM standards.
  • Troubleshoot complex instrument faults, signal failures, wiring issues and control loop abnormalities to restore equipment functionality.
  • Ensure accurate update of maintenance activities, calibration records, and job close-out in the CMMS.
  • Support instrument-related input into maintenance plans and job packs.

Process Automation & Control Support:

• Support stable and efficient process operations through proper control loop maintenance and tuning.
• Provide technical expertise and input during plant startups, shutdowns, process upset conditions, and process optimization.
• Assist in diagnosing automation-related issues affecting process performance (e.g., oscillations, trips, alarm floods).
• Execute advanced control logic adjustments or parameter changes.
• Implementation of automation improvements to enhance system performance, safety, and reliability.

DELTAV DCS Operations, Maintenance & Engineering Workstation Support:

• Operate and navigate DELTAV DCS systems for process monitoring, alarm management, and operational support.
• Conduct system health checks, troubleshoot workstation and controller issues, replace faulty hardware cards/modules, and restore system functions.
• Carry out backup/restore routines, download changes, and support advanced configuration updates on the engineering workstation.
• Assist with integration and commissioning of new instruments, skids, and packages into DELTAV.
• Ensure DELTAV documentation is updated following system changes.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement:

• Provide feedback on recurring failures and assist in basic root cause analysis (RCA) activities.
• Support reliability-focused reviews, loop audits, and failure investigations.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, improved system reliability, and enhanced maintenance effectiveness.
• Support execution of shutdowns, turnarounds, and reliability campaigns involving instrumentation.
• Ensure instrument tagging, documentation, and drawings are kept updated.
• Support Management of Change (MoC) processes by providing technical input and ensuring updates are implemented correctly.

Others:

• Provide instrumentation support during project execution, commissioning, and handover.
• Participate in audits and close out actions assigned for instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with all SNG procedures, standards, OEM guidelines, and HSE requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation—loop drawings, instrument indexes, wiring diagrams, and as-built updates.
• Support training, competence assessments, and knowledge transfer across the instrument team when required.

Qualifications & Experience
Education:

• HND qualification in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical/Electronics, Automation & Control, or related field.
• A bachelor’s degree in related field is an added advantage.

Experience:

• 5–8 years’ experience in instrumentation and control maintenance or operations.
• Demonstrated expertise with Emerson DELTAV, including operations and maintenance (must be strong hands-on)

Technical Skills:

• Strong skills in process control systems and automation.
• Proficiency in DELTAV DCS hardware/software, including troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and control narratives.
• Good understanding of control valves, positioners, transmitters, and analyzers.
• Strong fault-finding and analytical skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: ​Marine Engineer

Job Requisition ID: R196180
Location: Nigeria
Job Family Group: Maritime
Worker Type: Regular
Business Unit: Upstream
Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Job Description

• The position is ideal for a dynamic, self-motivated marine engineer who enjoys challenges and wants to contribute to the safe operation of an offshore oil and gas development in Nigeria.
• The primary responsibility will be to safely and efficiently maintain life-saving equipment, hull, main deck and utilities equipment, and understudy the Marine Supervisor in their daily activities.
• The candidate will also contribute to achieving technical integrity targets while operating the equipment within design limits, participate in the SNEPCo competence assurance scheme, and work towards predetermined competence levels.
• Key responsibilities include maintenance of all cargo loading and ballasting systems, cargo sampling and metering systems, Mooring Hawser and cargo hoses maintenance, and all general shipboard duties.
• The candidate will have the opportunity to apply their engineering expertise to support the safe operations of Bonga Marine field activities by diagnosing and reporting defective equipment and providing remedial solutions.

Where You Fit In

• To contribute to the operation of one of the largest FPSOs in the world while adhering to strict budget control and minimum manning principles.
• The FPSOs and their related facilities introduce a significant level of technical complexity and incorporate several new technical processes not currently utilized within the company.
• To gain a working knowledge of safety legislation, safety and environmental procedures, and safety equipment

What is the Role?

• Establish and maintain a functional relationship with the Onshore Marine disciplines and safety function.
• Control expenditure and ensure that correct documentation is maintained for relevant contracts.
• Monitor relevant contractor performance offshore.
• Ensure that all the FPSO Hull machinery and equipment are working in efficient manner in order to support Bonga operations and Utilities.
• Carryout Preventive and Corrective Maintenance on rotating equipment, Utilities in the Hull and Main deck.
• Carryout frequent inspections of rotating equipment, Utilities (Essential & Emergency Generators, Sewage System, Fresh Water Generator, Cargo Pumps, Hydraulic Power Pack System, Fire Pumps, Deck Valves, OWS, Nakakita, HVAC  & Equipment), Inert Gas Generator (IGG), Nitrogen Generator, Framo System, Life Saving Equipment (Life Boat, Life Jacket, Life raft)
• Support HSE Coordinator and Marine Officers by carrying out checks on all items used for pollution prevention (Dispersant, Boom & Absorbent e.t.c).
• Support Utility technician to restore machines and equipment in the Hull when required.
• Maintain a log and record books, which state the compliance of the system and running condition.
• Lifesaving and fire preventing equipment should be checked on regular basis for their operating condition. (Operating mechanism and linkages should be inspected and lubricated frequently)
• Ensure that proper operation and maintenance of fuel and lubricating oil and purifying equipment is carried out to minimize leakages.
• Follow the company guidelines and procedures for dealing with emergencies.

Cargo Handling Systems:

• Oversee the operation of the inert gas generator to ensure a safe delivery and positive pressure regime in the cargo tanks at all times.
• Serve as the Permit to Work “Area Authority” for all marine systems, cranes, lifeboats and escape system facilities, cargo handling, and tank management systems.
• Act as the nominated deputy for the Asset Operator under the permit to work system.
•  Ensure that all relevant safety equipment and systems are maintained in an operable condition.

Ballast Handling Systems:

• Ensure that ballasting and de-ballasting operations are conducted safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all ballast handling systems/equipment are properly maintained

Offtake Systems:

• Ensure that the SPM buoy operational readiness is always maintained, Inspect, test and support with the change out of offtake hoses and Mooring hawsers lines according to SNEPCO requirements.
• Ensure that the deployment, utilization, and recovery of offtake systems are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Ensure sufficient spares of offtake equipment is available to minimize downtime in case of component failure.

Tank Management:

• Ensure tank atmosphere monitoring equipment are available and functioning.
• Supervise all tank cleaning activities.
• Supervise all tank entries.

Safety management system and safety case:

• Assist with the ongoing maintenance of the Safety Case and implementing the Safety Management System/SEAM standard on the installation.
•  Audit and monitor the activities specified in the SMS Activity Catalogue.

What We Need from You?

• Valid Chief Engineer Unlimited Certificate of Competency. Second Engineer Unlimited certificate may be acceptable subject to relevant experience.
•  An Engineering Degree in Marine, Mechanical or Electrical Discipline is an added advantage
• A minimum of 10 years sea time preferably on  FPSO/FSO/Crude Oil tankers including VLCCs.
• Experience in the operation of a crude oil terminal and Single Point Mooring buoys would be an advantage.
• Competency in the management of major emergencies and permit to work and work management systems is required.
• A sound knowledge of the Corporate S&E procedures and Terminal working practices in handling of crude oil and ballast systems including the use of associated safety systems, and hands-on experience with submerged FRAMO pumping systems and inert gas generators is essential.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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