Operations Readiness / Commissioning & Start-Up Engineer at Vagan Oil & Gas Limited

Vagan Oil & Gas Limited is a Nigerian Private Limited liability Company registered under the Companies Acts of 1990, In line with the policies of the Nigerian service provision. The company core area of operation is to provide a broad spectrum of services ranging from Engineering, Pipeline & Flowline Construction / Repairs, Facility piping and maintenance, Wellhead & Christmas tree maintenance and servicing, Composite wrap technology, Equipment & Offshore/Marine Supplies etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Readiness / Commissioning & Start-Up Engineer

Location: Ogun
Job type: Full-time 

Job Summary

• The Operations Readiness / Commissioning & Start-Up Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient transition of SNG facilities from construction to steady-state operations.
• The role bridges project execution and operations, ensuring systems are tested, personnel are trained, procedures are in place, and facilities are ready for handover.

Key Responsibilities
Operations Readiness:

• Develop and implement operations readiness plans and schedules aligned with project milestones
• Ensure operating procedures, maintenance strategies, spare parts, and documentation are prepared prior to start-up
• Support development of operating manuals, SOPs, emergency response plans, and control narratives
• Coordinate training and competency development for operations and maintenance personnel
• Verify readiness of utilities, systems, and infrastructure for commissioning and operations

Commissioning & Start-Up:

• Plan and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing activities
• Participate in system walkdowns, punch list management, and mechanical completion verification
• Support flushing, cleaning, pressure testing, and functional testing activities
• Coordinate start-up sequences and ensure safe introduction of hydrocarbons
• Monitor system performance and stabilize operations during ramp-up

Interface & Coordination:

• Act as a key interface between project, construction, commissioning, operations, and HSE teams
• Support handover of systems from construction to commissioning and from project to operations
• Coordinate with vendors, licensors, and contractors during testing and start-up activities
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, and readiness reviews

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all commissioning and start-up activities comply with HSE policies, permit-towork systems, and regulatory requirements
• Develop and review commissioning risk assessments, method statements, and procedures
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions

Documentation & Reporting:

• Review and approve commissioning procedures, test records, and handover dossiers
• Track progress, report commissioning status, and manage readiness KPIs
• Support close-out of punch items and final project handover documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Process Engineering
• Must have 8–12 years of experience in oil and gas projects, with direct involvement in commissioning and start-up
• Proven experience in operations readiness, commissioning, or start-up of oil and gas facilities

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of oil and gas process systems and plant operations
• In-depth knowledge of commissioning, start-up, and handover processes
• Strong planning, coordination, and interface management skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent troubleshooting and operational problem-solving abilities
• High level of safety awareness and risk management capability
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills

Working Conditions:

• May require shift work, on-call duty, and emergency response
• Work may be in remote locations
• Exposure to hazardous environments requiring strict safety compliance

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.