Operations Manager (Engineering – EPCI, Instrumentation & Automation) at a Reputable Oil & Gas Company - Nextint Global Consult

Nextint Global Consult - Our client, a reputable Oil & Gas company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Manager (Engineering – EPCI, Instrumentation & Automation) 

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full time
Industry: Oil & Gas (Upstream Sector)

Role Overview

• A reputable Oil & Gas company located in Victoria Island, Lagos is seeking to engage a highly experienced Operations Manager with a strong engineering background and proven experience in EPCI organizations.
• The ideal candidate must possess hands-on expertise in Instrumentation, Automation, and Fabrication within the oil and gas sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & oversee daily operational activities across engineering, fabrication, & project execution units.
• Manage end-to-end EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Installation) project delivery.
• Coordinate instrumentation & automation system design, integration, installation, & commissioning.
• Supervise fabrications to ensure compliance with project specifications & industry standards.
• Develop operational strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, & profitability.
• Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies, regulatory requirements, & quality standards.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, & resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, & regulatory bodies on technical & operational matters.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management to engineering & technical teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, or related discipline).
• Minimum of 8 - 12 years’ experience in Oil & Gas operations, with significant exposure to EPCI environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of instrumentation systems, automation (PLC, SCADA, DCS), & fabrication processes.
• Proven experience managing large-scale engineering projects.
• Demonstrated leadership & team management capability.
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management & communication skills.
• COREN registration or relevant professional certification is an added advantage.

Salary
N600,000 - N800,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
2nd March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: recruitment@21search.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.