ICSR Specialist at ExxonMobil Corporation

Exxon Mobil Corporation is one of the world’s largest publicly traded companies, an industry leader in the petroleum and petrochemical business and operates in virtually every region of the world. Mobil Producing Nigeria and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria are affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation and have operated in Nigeria for over 60 years and form one of the largest sources of revenue for the Nigerian government and economy.

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: ICSR Specialist

Location: Lagos (with regular offfshore visits)

Job Role Description

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for instrumentation, control systems, analyzers, and related maintenance processes, including cybersecurity controls.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance teams, ensure compliance with Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) requirements, and support equipment reliability and integrity.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting expertise, participate in design and constructability reviews, and support routine maintenance, turnarounds, and project activities.

What will you do?

• Support the cybersecurity, reliability, and integrity of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) through industrial automation and process control expertise.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities and threats, and implement effective mitigation measures.
• Design, deploy, maintain, and enhance cybersecurity solutions across people, processes, and technology.
• Evaluate, test, and manage cybersecurity technologies throughout their lifecycle.
• Perform vulnerability management activities and reduce attack surfaces within ICS environments.
• Support incident detection, response, recovery, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity regulations, standards, and company requirements.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain cybersecurity solutions, including IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and related infrastructure.
• Implement and sustain security controls based on ICSR risk and threat assessments.
• Assess risks using ICSR standards and support security controls across network interfaces, ICSR zones, and enterprise or external connections.
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents, assess operational impacts, and support system recovery.

Skills and Qualifications 

• HND in Instrumentation & Controls, City & Guilds Level 4 in Instrumentation, or an equivalent oil & gas apprenticeship qualification.
• Alternatively, a BSc in Engineering or a related science discipline with at least 5 years of verifiable ICSR technician experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant ICSR technician experience.
• Must be a Nigerian citizen.
• Must have completed NYSC and hold a valid NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Letter.

Prefered Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, innovation, adaptability, and hazard-identification skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with operations and maintenance teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-management skills.
• FPSO experience preferred.
• Practical knowledge of instrumentation and mechanical systems, including troubleshooting, maintenance, transmitters, sensors, gauges, and control valves.
• Familiarity with Emergency Shutdown (ESD), Fire & Gas (F&G) systems, and process safety principles.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Working knowledge of CMMS/SAP for notifications, work orders, and materials management.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, instrumentation, and control logic diagrams.
• Technical knowledge of DCS, Emerson, Triconex, and PLC systems.
• Strong attention to detail, including equipment monitoring, fault diagnosis, maintenance reporting, and workplace hazard mitigation.

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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