Seplat Energy Plc Graduate Trainee Programme 2026

Seplat Energy Plc is a leading indigenous Nigerian oil and gas exploration and production company with a strategic focus on Nigeria, listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (“LSE”) (LSE: SEPL) and Premium Board of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (“NSE”) (NSE: SEPLAT).

Seplat Energy is pursuing a Nigeria-focused growth strategy and is well-positioned to participate in future divestment programmes by the international oil companies, farm-in opportunities, and future licensing rounds. We are leading Nigeria’s energy transition towards cleaner, more reliable energy that is accessible to all.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graduate Trainee

Requisition ID: 624
Location: Lagos
Division: Operations 
Department: Operations 

Overall Purpose of the Job

• As part of our continued investment in building a strong technical talent pipeline, Seplat Energy is seeking high-caliber engineering and technical graduates to join its 2026 Technical Graduate Trainee Programme.
• The Technical Graduate Trainee Programme is a high-impact, structured development programme designed specifically to attract, develop, and retain early‑career professionals with strong technical aptitude and growth potential.

Principal Accountabilities
The programme combines:

• Hands‑on, on‑the‑job technical experience
• Structured technical training and engineering learning pathways
• Exposure to real operational and project environments
• Graduates will develop core technical competencies, engineering problem‑solving capability, and professional skills, enabling them to transition effectively into Seplat Energy’s demanding technical and operational roles.
• Participants will work alongside experienced professionals, gain practical exposure to industry‑grade tools and systems, and build the foundation for a long‑term technical career in the company.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline or Science.

Skills:
We are seeking analytical, curious, and technically minded graduates who demonstrate:

• Strong technical  fundamentals
• Appetite for hands‑on problem solving
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Willingness to learn in a fast‑paced technical environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• High level of curiosity, learning agility, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Digital awareness and openness to learning technical tools and systems
• Proactive attitude and ability to take ownership of assigned tasks

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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