Director of Works and Services at Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny

The Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas Bonny, Rivers State is situated at the South-South Zone of the country, and was established in 2014 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. It was established with the mission of being recognized globally as the leading institution in the middle and high manpower training and development for the oil and gas industry. The Polytechnic runs National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Works and Services

Location: Bonny, Rivers

Job Description

• The Director of Works is responsible to the Rector for the overall control of Works and Services Department.
• He provides strategies for the provision of efficient services in ine with the institutional goals.
• He advises the Rector on the acquisition of assets for the Polytechnic and plans the operation of plants and machinery as well as the maintenance of buildings in the constituent units of the Polytechnic.
• He is expected to prepare the Works Department budget and exercise budgetary control.
• He keeps inventory of the Polytechnic vehicles and responsible for their maintenance.

Qualification and Experience

• Applicant must possess a good Bachelor's Degree / HND (minimum of second class lower/Lower Credit) in relevant fields of Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University with at least 18 years post qualification relevant experience or with Master's Degree plus 15 years andror Doctorate Degree plus 12 years post-qualification experience.
• He must be fully registered with relevant professional body bodies i.e. COREN, NSE for a minimum of five (5) years and similar bodies for other professions.
• Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet short deadlines.
• Must be an individual with impeccable character.
• Must not be more than 59 years of age at the time he/she assumes duty.
• Must possess current practicing license.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years professional license.

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service
The requirement shall be in accordance with Federal Ministry of Education's approved guidelines for the position.

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates must submit  20 typed written copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to the details in the following order:

• Full Name (Sumame first and underlined)
• Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Current Postal Address including telephone number and email address
• Education and Qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Association
• Present Employer and Address
• Positions Held with dates
• Extra-curricular activities
• Vision for the Polytechnic Librarian position
• Names and addresses of three referees (Employer, Educational and Personal).

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the position applied for to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas,
P.M.B. 5027,
Bonny, Rivers State.

Note

• Applicants should request their three referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) to forward confidential reports directly to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, Rivers State
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials when invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.