Project Engineer at an Upstream Oil & Gas Company - Ziba Consulting

Ziba Consulting - Our client, an upstream Oil & Gas company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Department: Projects and Technology
Reports To: Project Manager

Position Summary

• Our client, an upstream Oil & Gas company, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to oversee and support engineering projects from inception to completion
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry, with demonstrated expertise in well intervention, coiled tubing operations, wellhead maintenance, exploration, or drilling activities.
• Strong technical knowledge, excellent project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams are essential.
• This role involves preparing project schedules, coordinating execution, monitoring performance, and ensuring all project activities comply with industry standards and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for exploration activities, including data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation.
• Support well intervention operations, including pumping and coil tubing activities, slickline
• activities, well head installation and maintenance - ensuring technical excellence and adherence to safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, and company policies.
• Identify project-related issues, coordinate resolution processes, and mitigate risks proactively.
• Design and implement frameworks for measuring project performance using key metrics and data.
• Travel to project sites for inspections, ensuring alignment with project designs and standards.
• Prepare comprehensive project schedules, ensuring alignment with timelines and deliverables.
• Monitor project implementation and prepare detailed reports on progress, performance, and outcomes.
• Meet with clients to understand project requirements and communicate them effectively to office and field teams.
• Represent the Company at client meetings, industry conferences, and sector events.
• Prepare capital cost estimates and man-hour projections for resource allocation.
• Identify and maintain a database of vendors, updating price lists according to company procedures.
• Prepare documentation for bids and tenders, ensuring timely and accurate submission.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management to support business objectives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, or other related field)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Proven experience in project engineering, project management, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Proficient in the use of design and project management software (e.g. MS Project,
• Primavera, AutoCAD).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on detail and quality control.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Professional certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Work Location / Conditions:

• Office environment with frequent field/site visits.
• May require extended working hours to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure in dynamic project environments.

Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
9th July, 2025.

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