Process Engineer - Engineering Design at Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company (SEEPCO)

Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company (SEEPCO) is an Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Ltd. We are continuously striving to innovate, grow and impact communities around us.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Process Engineer - Engineering Design

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize plant performance for Electrolysis, Brine Treatment, Chlorine Handling, Hydrogen, and HCl systems.
• Review and validate PFD, P&IDs, Heat & Material Balance.
• Conduct process simulations and performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and statutory regulations.
• Participate in HAZOP, Risk Assessments, and Process Safety Reviews.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor product quality (Caustic, Chlorine, HCl) and yield optimization.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and performance guarantee tests.
• Review vendor technical documents and process guarantees.
• Implement process improvement and energy optimization initiatives.
• Prepare SOPs, operating manuals, and technical reports.
• Ensure safe handling of hazardous chemicals (Cl₂, H₂, HCl, NaOH).

Requirements
Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Membrane Cell Technology / Electrolysis Process.
• Expertise in Brine purification and dechlorination systems.
• Process Calculation and Engineering Design
• Understanding of Chlorine compression, drying, liquefaction systems.
• Knowledge of Hydrogen handling and safety systems.
• Familiarity with Process simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS / Aspen Plus).
• Experience in Mass & Energy Balance calculations.
• Understanding of Corrosion and material selection for chlorine service.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Familiarity with ISO, IEC, API, and environmental standards.
• Experience in Effluent Treatment and environmental compliance.

Application Closing Date
29th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Careers@energy-mgt.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.