Senior Inst Engineer - IPF Test & SPI Asrn B & C at Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG)

Nigeria LNG Limited is a globally competitive LNG company helping to build a better Nigeria, incorporated as a private limited liability company on May 17, 1989 to harness Nigeria's vast natural gas resources and produce Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) for the domestic and export markets. We provide exciting career opportunities and an innovative work environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Inst Engineer - IPF Test & SPI Asrn B & C
 
Reference Code: PEI/2022/1/E
Location: LNG Plant - Bonny, Rivers 

Tasks

• To provide technical support to Areas B & C (i.e., off plots, Condensate/LPG/LNG Storage & Loading) plant operations and Area Maintenance Teams on field instrumentation issues to achieve set production targets and advise on necessary breakdown/scheduled maintenance thereby sustaining long-term integrity of instrumentation installations.
• Custodian of Safety Critical Instrumented Protective Function (IPF) testing in accordance with Asset Management System (AMS) to facilitate plant integrity assurance.

Main Accountabilities

• Operate maintenance contracts and budgets and provide relevant support to ensure long term operability of all field instruments under his care by planning upgrades and rejuvenation timely with minimal impact to plant turn-around duration.
• Carry out all necessary safety critical functions as identified, assigned, and defined in the bowties to ensure that the effectiveness of the control barriers and recovery measures are maintained.
• Conduct Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Assessment, design and implement robustness of identified Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) as Certified Facilitator and Multi-disciplinary Team Lead to assure Areas B & C plant/asset integrity.
• Develop, review and update procedures and work instructions required to carry out maintenance work safely, efficiently, and effectively under the responsibility of PEI/2. Carry out Field Observation Audits and Maintain Quality records relevant to his area of responsibility to enhance plant availability and integrity.
• Liaise with instrument suppliers/vendors/manufacturers to ensure overall integrity and availability providing improvements input into obsolescence masterplan where and when required.
• Develop strategy for "Ex compliance" checks and monitor the health check plant wide being the "Ex compliance" driver for the whole NLNG assets and prepare periodic report for management review in furtherance of plant/asset integrity assurance.
• Develop adequate process for safety instrumented function (IPF) testing in line with AMS and ensure IPF testing activities are conducted as per schedule on the production or shutdown trains when required.
• Provide technical input to Trip Investigation, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and be actively involved in troubleshooting and defect eliminations/corrections including advice on instrument spare parts availability and stock levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Sciences (Electronics / Electrical, Instrumentation, Control or Mechanical) at Second Class Lower Division (2.2) and above.
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduation work experience in general field instrumentation in the oil and gas industry with at least 3 years in similar function in an LNG plant or in a petrochemical company.

Application Closing Date
5th January, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Apply Online

Job / Application Requirements

• Applicants should attach only the underlisted mandatory documents to their applications. Please do not attach any other documents except those listed below. All attachments must be in PDF format:
  • NYSC Completion Certificate or Exemption Dertificate
  • University Degree Certificate / Tertiary Institution certificate specified for the role you are applying for
  • Professional certificate(s) stated in the Job Description of the role you are applying for
  • Government-issued Birth Certificate
  • Copy of Secondary education certificate
  • Copy of Primary education certificate or testimonial
  • Curriculum Vitae (not more than 2 pages)
• Applications must be completed online and should not be duplicated. Anyone who submits more than one application will be disqualified. Please review and ensure accuracy and completeness of all information provided on your application form before you submit. Any false information provided during or after the application process will lead to outright disqualification.
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Application Instructions

• Click the link above to apply directly for this specific role or Click Here to follow the general application process  
• Click on "Register with Us" to register
• If you have already registered, click on "Job Search".
• Click on “Start" and the position advertised will be displayed.
• Scroll down and select the position by clicking on the grey box in front of position
• Click on “Apply"
• Attach /upload copies of only the specified documents - on the Job Portal. Send your application once you have completed all the segments of the application portal

Important Notice

• NLNG does NOT demand Payment from applicants: Application is FREE OF CHARGE.
• NLNG does NOT assign agents to assist applicants in processing applications.
• Only successful candidates at each stage of the exercise will be contacted.
• Only applications completed via the NLNG JOB PORTAL are valid. To avoid exposure to dubious/fraudulent websites/links, kindly apply ONLY via www.nigerialng.com
• We are an equal opportunity employer and, all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications after competitive assessment.  
• Eligible Females and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates who require reasonable adjustment during this recruitment by reason of disability, should kindly let us know for our evaluation. After applying on the NLNG portal, please send an email titled “Reasonable Adjustment" to [email protected] . A 'reasonable adjustment' is a change that must be made to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to:
  • A job applicant's disability when applying for a job
  • An employee's disability when doing their job.