Technical Manager at MG Vowgas Group

MG Vowgas Group is an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Fabrication Company located in Port Harcourt.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Manager

Location: Nigeria
Department: Engineering / Project Management
Reports To: General Manager Projects

Job Purpose

• The Technical Manager oversees and directs all technical aspects of EPCIC projects within the oil and gas industry.
• This role ensures the successful delivery of engineering solutions, compliance with industry standards, and alignment with client expectations. The position involves technical leadership, cross-functional coordination, and optimizing project performance across all phases, from design to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:

•  Lead multi disciplinary engineering teams for upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas projects.
• Ensure technical deliverables, including process design, piping, structural, instrumentation, and electrical systems, meet project requirements and industry standards.
• Develop innovative solutions to technical challenges in offshore platforms, subsea systems, pipelines, and onshore facilities.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and other technical documentation.

Project Execution Support:

• Define and implement technical strategies for efficient project execution during the engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for technical and operational challenges.
• Ensure alignment between engineering, procurement, and construction teams to meet project deadlines and budgets.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality:

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and codes such as API,ASME, ISO, DNV, andABS standards.
• Facilitate technical audits, HAZOP, HAZID, SIL studies, and constructability reviews.
• Drive quality assurance programs to ensure flawless engineering and operational excellence.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Act as the technical focal point for clients, vendors, subcontractors, and certification bodies.
• Support procurement teams in developing specificatitions for long-lead items like compressors commissioning activities.
• Team Development and Knowledge Sharing;
• Mentor and train engineering teams, fostering expertise in oil and gas EPCIC operations.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and safety within the technical team.
• Lead initiatives for process optimization and technical improvements across the organization.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Process, Civil, Electrical, or related field). A master's degree is a plus.

Experience:

• 10 years of experience in oil and gas projects, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership role within an EPCIC environment.
• Strong track record of delivering offshore and onshore oil and gas projects.

Certifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent.
• A certifying Engineer who shall be chartered, registered, or licensed in accordance with the international
• Register of Professional Engineers by an authorized
• member of the International Professional Engineers
• Agreement (IPEA) is preferred
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training is an advantage.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with offshore standards (DNV, ABS, API), subsea systems, and FPSO operations is essential.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge of EPCIC processes in oil and gas, including offshore platforms, subsea systems, and onshore facilities.
• Expertise in engineering disciplines such as process, mechanical, piping, civil, electrical, and instrumentation engineering.
• Strong understanding of oil and gas production processes, including separation, compression, transportation, and refining.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical challenges and align multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Application Closing Date
24th March, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@mgvowgasgroup.com and copy: stakeholder.recruitment@ncdmb.gov.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.