Risk Engineer at Terra Energy Services Nigeria Limited

Terra Energy Services (TES) is an indigenous Engineering and Oil and Gas Service Company incorporated in Nigeria in 2001 with expertise in providing full-service integrated solutions to clients across the entire oil and gas value chain. We currently operate from our offices in Lagos and Port-Harcourt and aspire to become the leading provider of quality Oil and Gas Engineering Services in West Africa. At Terra Energy Services, we maintain a policy of creating a conducive environment for the attraction of the best qualified and motivated staff for performance enhancement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Risk Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• Identify, analyze, and evaluate project risks using structured risk management methodologies.
• Support the development and implementation of risk management frameworks for oil and gas projects.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, including probability-impact analysis.
• Utilize risk analysis tools such as HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA, Bow-Tie Analysis, and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Maintain and update the risk register, ensuring proper documentation of identified risks and mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with NOGICD Act 2010 and relevant industry risk management standards (ISO 31000, PMI Risk Management, etc.).
• Work closely with engineering, project management, procurement, and finance teams to mitigate project uncertainties.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support risk awareness training and workshops for project teams.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of risk management strategies.
• Conduct detailed risk analysis and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with NCDMB and industry risk guidelines.
• Provide risk monitoring, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Support procurement and contract teams with risk-based decision-making.

Academic Qualifications

• University degree/Higher National Diploma in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Risk Management, or related field).

Work Experience:

• 5 - 7 years of experience in risk engineering, project risk management, or related roles in the oil and gas industry.

Technical/Leadership Skills:

• Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and tools (HAZOP, HAZID, QRA, FMEA, Monte Carlo simulations, etc.).
• Proficiency in risk analysis software (Primavera Risk, ARM, @RISK, or equivalent tools).
• Understanding of NOGICD Act 2010 and regulatory risk compliance.
• Ability to develop and maintain risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in risk trend analysis and forecasting.
• Familiarity with contractual and financial risk assessment.
• Good stakeholder management and reporting skills.

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Soft Skills:

• Effective Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Strategic Thinking & Risk Awareness.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.