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Job Title: Principal Pipeline Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job type: Full-time

Job Purpose 

• To provide pipeline Engineering expertise and support the delivery of HA & HB-Buko projects.
• The HA & HB-Buko projects aim to provide circa 350-450 MMscf/d of gas to the NLNG Train-7 from 2029+, as well as 25-30 kb/d of oil and condensate for export. The projects’ projected gas supply constitutes circa 25% of the overall supply to the NLNG Train-7.
• The HA project completed FEED in Apr-25 and is now completing the tendering phase of the project contracts.  While the HB-Buko project has initiated FEED in Q2-26.
• Current plan is for a joint HA/HB-Buko FID by end of Q1-27.
• Given the strategic importance of both projects to the NLNG Train 7, and to derisk the project execution schedule to protect the First Gas Date, a full integration and optimization of HA & HB-Buko has been endorsed by the JV partners to improve the business case and to accelerate further optimizations of the projects.
• The position involves provision of technical input & assurance throughout the project lifecycle including Conceptual, FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning stages, to safeguard design, technical and operational integrity. Managing all pipeline engineering activities and deliverables for HA & HB-Buko projects.

Responsibilities

• Design activities concentrate on unique topics (remotely guided by procedures or scarce precedents).
• Translates the guidelines and standards into practice and solves common technical challenges and provides technical recommendations which have a perceptible impact on local business performance; actively drives the identification, development and implementation of new technologies and opportunities to optimize field operations.
• Contributes to the training and guidance of other professionals in the field. May represent the Company externally as a subject matter expert with suppliers, customers, and external agencies.
• Integrates across engineering disciplines to achieve delivery.
• May have SME responsibilities for regional/global Functional community.
• Leads discipline team/tasks within design, construction, operation, or maintenance of facilities/plant, interfacing with stakeholders and managing contractors.
• Provide specialist skills, integrity, and knowledge in key areas of subsea pipeline engineering, including design codes, legislative requirements, and current good engineering practice.
• Undertake responsibility for production of deliverables, which may include engineering support to the drafting office, design calculations, procedures, analyses, progress reports, bid evaluations, study reports and various third-party submissions.
• Undertake responsibility for delivery of full pipeline design scopes on projects through management of junior engineers with minimal supervision.
• Provide pipeline analysis support for projects.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers from multidisciplinary team.
• Provide detailed design and analysis of rigid pipeline systems in accordance with acknowledged industry codes, standards and design guides, and scopes of work.
• Provide mechanical line sizing, integrity calculations, thermo-mechanical analysis for offshore pipelines.
• Manage the performance of detailed pipeline engineering activities including:
• Wall thickness selection:
  • On-bottom stability analysis
  • Allowable free-span analysis
  • Thermal expansion analysis
  • Bottom roughness analysis
  • Thermo-mechanical design (low cycle fatigue analysis, lateral buckling and walking analysis)
  • Rigid spool and jumper design
  • Pipeline route selection / optimization.
  • Pipeline crossing design.
  • Installation analysis
• Production and checking of design documentation including feasibility reports, detailed design reports, equipment specifications etc.
• Provide support for preliminary pipeline routing assessments considering all interfaces, functional requirements, manmade and geo hazards using results from geotechnical and geophysical (G&G) survey.
• Coordinate pipeline engineering support to the execution of multidiscipline projects in line with defined budget and schedule.
• Liaise with associated subsea related disciplines and understand the interfaces within a project.
• Provide pipeline engineering assistance during occasional periods of offshore or site works.
• Supervise Pipeline Engineers and support in Quality Assurance/Quality Control of FEED and detailed design deliverables.
• Train / mentor junior and graduate engineers.
• Actively participate in relevant training to pursue continuing professional development.
• Provide input to project cost and schedule estimating.
• Assist with the development of the project specifications and purchase requisitions, as well providing support to bidding and subcontractor selection processes.
• Assist with development of pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures and activities including, testing, flooding, pigging, gauging, assessing, and mitigating risks, coordinating with other facility disciplines, and implementing process safety in work execution.
• Participate in Project reviews, HAZID, HAZOP and others.
• Promote zero accident, zero incident culture through ;pinherently safe design meeting all regulatory requirements, and applicable industry wmcodes and standards.
• Manages the relation with multiple (groups of) internal and external stakeholders on tactical/strategic level and manages opposite interests. Scale and severity of consequences if things go wrong are moderate, requiring careful stakeholder management from an impact and reputation perspective.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Experience with offshore platforms, FPSOs, or onshore terminals is desirable.
• Minimum of 14 years’ experience within the oil and gas industry
• Knowledge of HSSE framework and International engineering standards, best practices, and systems.
• A good understanding of practices, standards and technologies relating to Oil and Gas facilities.
• Strong team, personal and people management skills, committed to learning and continuous improvement
• Considerable customer focus, interpersonal skills and commercial astuteness are required together with initiative, expertise and energy to identify and exploit business opportunities.
• Good communication skill is essential.
• Ability to function effectively in a multi-ethnic, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Good leadership, coaching, negotiating, decision making, personal relations and communications skills are paramount for success. Inter-cultural awareness, team integration abilities are a requirement.
• Personal effectiveness and ability to work and deliver with minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Project Services Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• The Project Services Engineer supports the delivery and integration of the full suite of Project Services activities—including Estimating, Cost Engineering, Planning Engineering, Risk Management, and Benchmarking—across all project phases to enable effective project execution and decision-making. Working under the guidance of the Project Services Manager, the role contributes to the development and maintenance of project controls, ensuring accurate data input, analysis, and reporting of cost, schedule, and risk performance.
• The position collaborates with project and functional teams to support standardized processes, prepare high-quality deliverables for decision gates, and incorporate project complexity, local requirements, and carbon considerations into plans and forecasts.
• It also assists in contractor coordination, contract evaluations, and the preparation of reports, helping to identify trends and deviations.
• Additionally, the role contributes to continuous improvement and capability development within Project Services, while upholding strong HSSE and quality standards.
• Deliver, align, and integrate a full suite of Project Services (PS) activities and deliverables i.e., Estimating, Cost Engineering, Planning Engineering, Risk Management, Benchmarking, and Project Services Management. The scope covers pre-DG3 and post-DG3 projects.
• Member of Renaissance Project Services Network. Collaborate with Project Services and other functions for standardization, tools calibration, data collection, benchmarking, continuous improvement, and Regional/Global support.
• Represent PS in the Project Leadership Team and participate in internal meetings, reviews, assurances, audits, and external engagements.
• Supply accurate and verified data to the Business Opportunity Manager/Project Manager on which to base decisions.
• Present a credible and competitive outcome to Senior Leadership.
• Incorporate project complexity factors and local requirements into project planning, cost and risks and assemble key input data such as project objectives, value drivers, scopes, contracting strategy, execution strategy, and embed carbon reduction & abatement.
• Support quality integrated-PS inputs into decision gates and into all PS deliverables.
• Ensure application of lessons learnt from ongoing and completed projects into PS activities/deliverables.
• Support strategic planning for PS activities/deliverables and map out internal/external stakeholders.
• Establish, implement, monitor, and improve project controls process, system, and plan.
• Ensure that the contractors’ delivery is comprehensive and complimentary to PS requirement. Support the development of project work breakdown structure, cost breakdown structure, estimates, activities, logic, resources, and progress of the integrated project schedule.
• Support the development of Cost, Time and Resource sheets, validation of VOWD, payment milestones completion certificate, and Contractors invoices.
• Prepare reconciliations between earlier cost estimates and the current cost forecast and similarly apply for schedule and risk.
• Review scope change requests for cost & schedule impact.
• Provide Business Opportunity Manager/ Project Manager with accurate overall monthly reports covering progress updates, forecast completions, together with the critical path and trend analyses for cost, planning and risk.
• Analyze the trends and provide early warning of any deviations.
• Ensure quality and timely submission of cost, schedule, and risk assessment into investment documentation, annual budget, and cash calling submissions.
• Develop contract pricing and administration instructions for alignment with the cost breakdown structure, bid evaluations and company counter estimates to support contract award recommendations.
• Develop the contract key dates, milestones and company plan dates for alignment with the overall integrated plan, in evaluating bid schedules and in reviewing contractor plans to support contract award recommendations.
• Apply probabilistic techniques to determine and communicate the possible range of cost and schedule outcomes for the project, interacting with partners whenever required to jointly conduct those risk analyses.
• Motivate, coach, and develop PS Engineers towards improving Project

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of extensive experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
• At least 5 years of project experience, including substantial responsibility for managing Project Services and/or Project Engineering scopes on post-DG3 projects.
• Demonstrate good team leadership capability. Significant experience in managing multi-discipline of engineers with ability to coach people. Proven interpersonal and relationships skills in complex environments with ability to collaborate with personnel of diverse backgrounds.
• Core competencies – possess skill level understanding of Project Services Management/Project Engineering, and knowledge level for Cost Estimating, Cost Engineering, Planning Engineering, Risk Management and Benchmarking principles.
• Demonstrate skill level understanding of local contracts & procurement requirements.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Principal Offshore Engineer (HUC)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• The Principal Offshore Engineer (HUC) will be responsible for the hook-up and commissioning activities of all topsides and bridges (including systems and subsystems) at the project site (offshore).
• Additional responsibilities will include supporting the SWO Execution Lead with the transportation and installation of all in-country fabrication scopes (jackets and piles) and out-of-country scopes (topsides and bridges).
• The project is schedule driven, so the candidate will need to proactively manage the T&I and HUC contractors and the respective work locations (onshore and offshore) and the installation/offshore window. It is essential that the candidate is highly motivated with the ability to manage multiple complex problems, integrating solutions across multiple disciplines in a dynamic project environment.
• The candidate will be the direct line supervisor for Contract staff in the Execution Team. In P&E we believe that an inclusive and diverse workplace is essential to our future success.
• The Principal Offshore Engineer (HUC) role supports the SWO Execution Lead to achieve project objectives through the following accountabilities:
• Administrate the T&I and HUC contracts per the defined scope, within cost & schedule (SWO Execution Lead will be the CH)
• Transportation and installation of all in-country fabrication scopes (jackets and piles) and out-of-country scopes (topsides and bridges) for the HA development projects within cost & schedule
• Support the load-out of the three jacket structures and associated piles from the epF2 contractor (in-country)
• Support the load-out of the three topsides structures and two bridges from the EPF1 contractor (out-of-country)
• Manage the T&I design by the contractor and manage the interface between fabricators and contractor
• Complete hook-up and commissioning activities for all topsides and bridges at the project site (offshore)
• Provide input into the detailed design (DED) of the topsides and bridges, with the ability to incorporate critical activities related to offshore installation, hook-up, commissioning and handover into the final design
• Support Fabrication Manager and fabrication contractor complete systems/subsystems cold commissioning prior to sail away
• Define the carryover work, including finalizing an agreement between EPF1, HUC and Company prior to sail awayy
• Support the load-out of the three topsides structures and two bridges from the EPF1 contractor (out-of-country), as necessary
•  Support Operations during dynamic/hot commissioning of each system and subsystem through final handover (P2A)
• Manage the interfaces with the following key groups: EPF1, epF2, Wells, T&I, HUC, Pipelay and ORCSU
• Participate in risk assessment process as well as other project reviews to identify key technical risks and propose solutions for those risks specific to jacket, piles, topsides and commissioning
• Ensure seamless handover of platforms and bridges from T&I contractor to HUC contractor
•  Ensure seamless handover (P2A) of platforms and bridges to Operations
• Deliver risk-mitigation strategies and cost-saving opportunities through rigorous review (including contractor’s input) of topsides/bridges detailed design, as well as contractor’s strategies, plans, schedule and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate in an Engineering discipline, COREN registered with working knowledge of oil and gas facilities and project engineering systems, tools and practices
• Must have at least 15 years’ extensive experience in oil & gas industry
• Must have at least 10 years’ experience in offshore commissioning work, with at least 5 years in an offshore execution role
• Must have at least 10 years’ experience in commissioning various (gas compression, production, electrical, power generation, utility, flare, PACO, etc.) systems
• Must have experience and proven track record in contract management and able to maintain a good working relationship with contractors during the execution of the contracts
• Experience in multiple platform/package commissioning is preferable
• Offshore certifications (OSP, BOSIET, etc.).

Special Challenges:

• Multiple worksites including onshore fabrication yards across multiple countries and shallow offshore project location
• The security situation in the Niger Delta
•  Logistics management, integration across multiple disciplines and contractors as well as communication skills will be a primary challenge
•  Manage a challenging schedule, without sacrificing HSSE or quality requirements
• Managing offshore construction/commissioning site safety in view of the large number of workers with differing levels of safety knowledge and motivation

Dimensions:

• CAPEX: total project over $2Bln, contract value of ~$100mln HUC
• Direct Reports: The Position has approximately 2-5 direct reports (anticipated to be contingent resources).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Head, New Business Development (NBD)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Understand the export gas, domestic gas, gas utilization markets as well as the oil and condensate sectors and their respective value chains.
• Coordinate strategy execution across opportunity pipelines.
• Drive alignment across finance, commercial, legal, technical, and planning units.
• Support negotiations for commercial agreements including GSAs, tolling, equity participation, MoUs, and partnership frameworks.
• Identify, mature, and deliver profitable and sustainable deals along the hydrocarbon value chain.
• Build partnerships that generate strong demand for Renaissance’s hydrocarbon resource base.
• Optimise supply to both export and domestic opportunities to achieve optimal value.
• Position Renaissance as a leading profitable player in the rapidly expanding domestic and export gas markets.
• Identify and assess opportunities that move Renaissance’s business beyond upstream operations and help advance initiatives that create value in midstream and downstream segments.
• Support the growth and management of the midstream and downstream gas portfolio, advancing commercial opportunities and forging strategic partnerships to maximise value derived from the value chain.
• Identify potential customers, evaluate their demand profiles, and support the structuring of commercial deals and partnership frameworks that align with Renaissance’s industrialisation and domestic market development objectives.
• Contribute to defining new commercial opportunities including potential equity participation, joint ventures, and the development of midstream and downstream businesses by conducting commercial assessments, preparing business case submissions, and supporting early-stage decision making.

Strategic Scope

• This role contributes to shaping Renaissance’s midstream and downstream growth strategy by maturing opportunities that extend value from upstream production into industrial applications. It contributes to the company’s wider goal of promoting industrialization and supporting energy security by providing commercial analysis, coordinating cross-functional inputs, and supporting the development of new markets for Renaissance’s gas resources. Key outcomes include credible opportunity maturation, strengthened commercial insight, improved internal alignment, and measurable contribution to the growth of gas demand and downstream ventures.
• The role assists in building credible domestic and export gas opportunities (non NLNG) by contributing to demand creation efforts, supporting partner engagements, and helping evaluate strategic investments in off taking industries.
• Success in this role will be measured by the quality and timeliness of commercial analyses delivered, effectiveness in supporting the maturation of domestic and export gas opportunities, contribution to building new partnerships, and the role’s impact in advancing strategic investments leading to growth in domestic and new export gas market shares.

Portfolio Size and Complexity:

• The position supports the General Manager in managing a diverse portfolio of commercial opportunities, partnerships, and strategic initiatives across the midstream, downstream, and domestic gas value chains. It plays a critical part in coordinating inputs, conducting commercial and economic evaluations, and helping ensure effective alignment across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Notably, domestic gas demand supplied by the Renaissance Joint Venture (JV) is projected to rise substantially from around 0.2 bcf/d to 1 bcf/d by 2030, driving an increase in revenue over the same period.

Midstream & Downstream:

• Requirement to develop credible and profitable off-taking businesses for 500 MMscfd of gas before 2030.
• Strategic investment in gas, oil and alternative energy off-taking businesses (e.g. fertilizer, refineries, LNG, LPG plants) to enable success and to accrue value.
• Advocacy for industrialization.

Requirements

• A University Degree in Engineering or the Sciences (B. Sc., B Eng.), with a minimum 15 years of broad oil and gas experience, including 10+ years in any of the following: transaction advisory/Private Equity/investments/downstream or midstream, commercial or engineering
• Master’s in Business Administration or Executive Education equivalent from reputable institutions will be an added advantage.
• CFA charter or progress toward one is a nice to have.
• A demonstrated track record of taking opportunities from identification through commercial deal structuring, negotiation and maturation to Final Investment Decision.
• Minimum 5+ years handling oil and gas commercialization opportunities, transactions or roles.
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s energy sector, gas markets, regulations and commercial frameworks.
• Experience leading collaboratively a cross-functional teams and interfacing with senior executives.

Skills & Competencies
Strategic Commercial And Business Development Leadership:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to assess market dynamics, identify emerging opportunities, and support the translation of strategy into practical business development activities.
• Capable of evaluating new ventures and investment options using sound financial and economic analysis to support decision‑making.
• Able to synthesise incomplete or evolving information into clear, actionable insights for senior executives.

Deal Origination, Structuring & Negotiation:

• Demonstrated ability to lead midstream and downstream opportunities origination, develop commercial analyses, and contribute to investment case preparation, across LNG, LPG, gas-to-power, modular refining, fertiliser, condensate monetisation and related segments, in line with domestic and export gas targets.
• Experience contributing to deal frameworks that balance value, risk, and regulatory requirements.
• Able to coordinate cross‑functional teams during early‑stage screening, due diligence, and opportunity maturation.

Opportunity Maturation & Structuring:

• Lead opportunities through each stage-gate — concept, feasibility, structuring, partner selection and investment approval — coordinating input from technical, commercial, legal and finance stakeholders.
• Own the commercial and financial case for each opportunity, including scenario and sensitivity analysis, to support internal decision-making.
• Structure partnership, joint venture and investment terms in collaboration with Investment & Corporate Finance and Partnerships & Regulatory, drawing on private equity structuring discipline.
• Prepare investment memoranda, business cases and board papers that meet the standard required for FID and senior governance approval.

Transaction & Financial Analysis:

• Interrogate financial models to test opportunity economics, funding structures and returns, working alongside finance colleagues and external advisers where required.
• Support due diligence processes for prospective partners, co-investors and targets, and coordinate advisory input on debt and equity structuring.
• Track opportunities against value creation and return thresholds, flagging where a deal no longer meets the investment case.

Industry & Market Expertise:

• Solid understanding of Nigeria’s gas and energy landscape, including fiscal regimes, regulatory frameworks, petroleum contracts, and relevant commercial structures.
• Good grasp of the oil and gas value chain, enabling identification of potential entry points and opportunities for value creation across midstream and downstream segments.

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging senior executives, JV partners, regulators, community representatives, and technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and align diverse stakeholders behind new business initiatives, even without direct authority.
• Capable of representing NBD interests in meetings, workshops, and external engagements in the absence of the General Manager.

Innovation, Technology & Value Creation:

• Ability to identify and support the adoption of technologies, digital tools, and data‑driven approaches that improve competitiveness and efficiency.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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