Fabrication Workshop Lead at Oilserv Limited

Oilserv Limited is a leading provider of integrated engineering, procurement, construction, installation & commissioning (EPCIC) services and complementary solutions across the asset and program life cycle within the onshore, offshore and subsea market segments of the oil and gas sector. Oilserv Limited was incorporated in 1992 and commenced operations in 1995.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fabrication Workshop Lead

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

Job Summary

• The Fabrication Workshop Lead will oversee and coordinate all activities within the metal fabrication workshop for projects, including pipeline, structural steel, pressure vessels, skids, and modular assemblies. 
• The role demands deep expertise in high-spec fabrication processes, compliance with industry codes (API, ASME, AWS), and effective resource and safety management. 
• The Manager ensures timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of fabricated items that meet rigorous oil and gas industry standards.

Job Details
Fabrication Oversight in Oil & Gas Projects:

• Manage fabrication of steel structures, piping spools, supports, skids, pressure vessels, and modules for upstream/downstream oil & gas projects, providing a complete construction program.
• Ensure conformance with international codes and client specifications (e.g., ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM).
• Oversee NDT requirements and ensure compliance with welding procedures (WPS/PQR/WPQ).

Workshop Operations Management:

• Plan and coordinate fabrication schedules based on project timelines and priorities.
• Supervise and allocate manpower, machines, and tools across welding, fitting, cutting, bending, and assembly sections.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure shift-wise productivity tracking.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Work closely with QA/QC teams and third-party inspectors (TPIs) for inspections, testing, and documentation.
• Ensure 100% adherence to quality norms, including hydrotesting, PMI, dimensional checks, and visual inspections.
• Implement NCR (Non-Conformance Report) closures and corrective action plans.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE):

• Enforce strict compliance with company and industry-specific HSE protocols.
• Ensure usage of appropriate PPE, safety signage, and work permits (e.g., hot work permits).
• Lead incident investigations and implement preventive measures in coordination with the HSE team.
• Working within the provisions and guidelines of the QMS in compliance with ISO 9001.

Resource Planning & Cost Control:

• Monitor material consumption, optimize scrap management, and control rework rates.
• Reduce operational downtime through proactive equipment maintenance.
• Liaise with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure material availability (pipes, plates, consumables, welding rods, etc.).

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain fabrication logs, material traceability reports, weld maps, welder performance records, and production progress charts.
• Generate and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports on production, quality, and manpower.
• Personnel Safety and for ensuring work is undertaken using safe practices in line with the project QHSE Plans.

Requirements

• B.Eng. in any Engineering Discipline, preferably Civil or Mechanical Engineering
• Project Management Training
• NSE, COREN added advantage.

Certifications (Highly Preferred):

• CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2, AWS-CWI, BGAS
• NEBOSH IGC / OSHA 30
• Valid H2S and BOSIET (for offshore assignments, if applicable)
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in a fabrication workshop, with at least 5 years in the oil & gas sector and 3+ years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong onshore EPCIC Management experience.

Benefits

• Great work culture and multiple opportunities for growth and self-development. 
• 18 days of annual leave, excluding federal public holidays. 
• Health insurance coverage. 
• Monthly employer pension contribution. 

Application Closing Date
26th May, 2025.