Recruitment at Vagan Oil & Gas Limited

Vagan Oil & Gas Limited is a Nigerian Private Limited liability Company registered under the Companies Acts of 1990, In line with the policies of the Nigerian service provision. The company core area of operation is to provide a broad spectrum of services ranging from Engineering, Pipeline & Flowline Construction / Repairs, Facility piping and maintenance, Wellhead & Christmas tree maintenance and servicing, Composite wrap technology, Equipment & Offshore/Marine Supplies etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Planner & Scheduler

Locations: Lagos and Port Harcourt – Rivers
Job type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Project Services Planner & Scheduler provides integrated planning, scheduling, and progress control expertise to support the successful delivery of projects within the SEN portfolio.
• The role ensures accurate forecasting, disciplined monitoring, and effective reporting of project timelines and milestones. It also guarantees that all baseline schedules and supporting technical documents are properly stored and managed in compliance with company policies and project governance standards.

Dimensions:

• Supports multiple projects across the SEN portfolio, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Interfaces with internal stakeholders (Projects & Engineering, Finance, Contracting & Procurement, Operations, HSSE) and external parties (contractors and consultants).
• Manages project schedule data and documentation within approved enterprise systems and document management platforms.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of consistent project controls processes and performance standards across the organization.

Principal Accountabilities
Project Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Level 1–4 project schedules using approved scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Establish and maintain the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in alignment with cost and scope.
• Integrate all phases of project execution — engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover — into a single, coherent plan.
• Define logical sequencing, dependencies, and critical paths for all major work scopes.
• Update schedules to reflect approved changes, progress, and risk impacts, maintain alignment with baseline and current forecasts.

Progress Measurement and Control:

• Develop and implement progress measurement systems and procedures consistent with Project Services standards.
• Track performance against baseline schedules, identify deviations, and propose recovery actions.
• Perform earned value analysis (EVA) and calculate key performance indices (SPI, CPI).
• Interface with cost engineers to ensure consistency between schedule and cost performance data.
• Provide early warnings and schedule risk insights to project and leadership teams.

Documentation and Data Management:

• Ensure all baseline schedules, schedule revisions, and associated technical documents are properly filed, version-controlled, and retrievable in line with company document management policies.
• Maintain accurate records of schedule assumptions, dependencies, and approvals.
• Support audits, project assurance reviews, and lesson-learned exercises by providing complete and traceable documentation.
• Enforce compliance with data retention, confidentiality, and governance standards.

Risk and Change Management:

• Participate in project risk reviews and assess schedule impacts of identified risks and proposed mitigations.
• Conduct “what-if” and schedule simulation analyses to evaluate potential scenarios and delays.
• Support the change control process by quantifying time impacts of project changes and maintaining updated records.
• Maintain the schedule risk register and track mitigation effectiveness.

Interface and Coordination:

• Coordinate schedule inputs and updates from engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and contractor teams.
• Support regular project schedule review sessions and interface meetings.
• Align contractor schedules with project milestones and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Facilitate collaboration across teams to maintain an integrated project plan and shared understanding of key deliverables.

Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare and issue weekly and monthly progress reports, S-curves, milestone charts, and dashboards.
• Present schedule status summaries, trends, and forecasts to project leadership and management.
• Translate complex scheduling data into clear, actionable insights for decision-making.
• Maintain transparency in communication across all project stakeholders.

Governance and Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to Project Services and Project Delivery Framework (PDF) standards.
• Support project gate reviews (DG2, DG3, DG4) with validated schedules and readiness documentation.
• Maintain all schedule baselines, approvals, and change histories in compliance with internal and audit requirements.
• Promote standardization, consistency, and continuous improvement in project control practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project planning and scheduling within oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Professional certification in PMI-SP, AACE PSP, or PMP (preferred).
• Working knowledge of Project Delivery Framework (PDF), Stage-Gate processes, and project controls methodology.
• Performance Measures
• Timeliness and accuracy of project schedule updates and forecasts.
• Quality and completeness of schedule documentation and audit trail.
• Effectiveness of early warnings and recovery planning.
• Stakeholder satisfaction with planning, support and insights.
• Compliance with company standards, documentation policy, and assurance requirements.

Skills and Competencies:
Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office 365 tools, Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excelbased schedule analysis tools.
• Sound understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM), Earned Value Management (EVM), and schedule risk analysis.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) project lifecycles.
• Familiarity with SAP Project Systems (PS) and SharePoint.
• Ability to develop and interpret S-curves, histograms, and resource-loaded schedules.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Behavioral Skills:

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to translate technical data into management insights.
• Proactive and highly organized with strong coordination skills.
• Team player with high integrity, accountability, and resilience under pressure.
• Committed to compliance, governance, and continuous improvement.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications: info@vagangroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Location: Ogun
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Mechanical Technician is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems used in SNG operations.
• The role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of rotating and static equipment in compliance with company procedures, industry standards, health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Maintenance:

• Perform installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, gearboxes, valves, and motors
• Maintain static equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, piping, and valves
• Carry out alignment, balancing, lubrication, and bearing replacement activities
• Inspect and maintain seals, gaskets, couplings, and mechanical components
• Support overhauls, shutdowns, and turnaround maintenance activities

Troubleshooting & Repair:

• Diagnose mechanical faults and perform root cause analysis
• Repair or replace defective components to minimize downtime
• Assist in equipment testing and performance verification after maintenance

Documentation & Coordination:

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and technical manuals
• Complete work orders, maintenance reports, and inspection records
• Coordinate with operations, electrical, and instrumentation teams

Safety & Compliance:

• Follow HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, LOTO procedures, and confined space requirements
• Use appropriate tools, PPE, and safe work practices
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and risk assessments

Required Qualifications

• NTC, ND, HND or BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Mechanics, or related engineering field
• Must have 5–8 years of experience in mechanical maintenance within oil and gas or heavy industrial environments
• Experience with rotating and static equipment commonly used in oil and gas facilities

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Knowledge of diesel and gas engines, pumps, compressors, valves, and piping systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals
• Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with maintenance tools, precision instruments, and lifting equipment
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Candidates must possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions:

• May require shift work, on-call duty, and emergency response
• Work may be in remote locations
• Exposure to hazardous environments requiring strict safety compliance

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications: info@vagangroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (E&I)

Location: Ogun
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician is responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems used in SNG facilities.
• The role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment in compliance with company standards, industry regulations, health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Electrical Duties:

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment including motors, generators, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, and lighting
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on LV electrical systems
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and perform root cause analysis
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, load list/schedule, and technical drawings
• Carry out electrical isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permit-to-work procedures

Instrumentation Duties:

• Install, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot field instruments such as pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters
• Perform loop checking, calibration, and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems
• Maintain and service control valves, actuators, positioners, and analyzers
• Troubleshoot PLC and DCS related instrumentation issues
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and instrument datasheets

General Responsibilities:

• Support commissioning, start-up, shutdown, and turnaround activities
• Ensure compliance with hazardous area classifications and explosion-proof requirements
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration certificates, and reports
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams
• Adhere strictly to HSE policies, participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and risk assessments

Required Qualifications

• NTC, ND, HND or BSc in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• Must have 5–8 years of experience in E&I maintenance within oil and gas or process facilities
• Solid understanding of electrical power systems and process instrumentation
• Knowledge of international standards (IEC, ISA, API, NFPA)

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Hands-on experience with field instruments, control valves, motors, and drives
• Knowledge of PLC/DCS systems and industrial communication protocols (knowledge of Siemens PLC and Emerson Delta-V will be an added advantage)
• Proficiency with calibration tools and electrical test equipment
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptability to handle emergencies and evolving technologies

Working Conditions:

• May require shift work, on-call duty, and emergency response
• Work may be in remote locations
• Exposure to hazardous environments requiring strict safety compliance

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications: info@vagangroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.