WTS Energy - Our client, one of the Africa’s leading E&P players in Upstream Oil & Gas, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technical & Urban Planning Lead
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Line Manager: Project Director
Job Summary
- This role will be responsible for integrating technical field development strategies with comprehensive urban planning frameworks to ensure seamless interface between oilfield operations and host community development expectations
Key Responsibilities
- Lead integrated technical and urban planning initiatives in support of the Ogoni Re-entry Project’s field development and community integration goals.
- Provide expert planning input into field development plans (FDPs), facilities engineering design, site selection, and infrastructure layout to ensure operational efficiency and community alignment.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including reservoir engineers, civil/facilities engineers, construction managers, and government/community stakeholders.
- Translate subsurface data and production forecasts into viable infrastructure plans that support long-term sustainability and economic development of the community
- Align project activities with urban masterplans, environmental and social impact assessments, and regulatory guidelines.
- Identify risks and propose mitigative plans related to land use, infrastructure development, stakeholder engagement, and community development initiatives.
- Champion land use planning, resettlement strategy formulation, and right-of- way acquisition processes in compliance with Nigerian laws and global best practices.
- Facilitate regulatory permitting and liaise with government bodies, community leadership, and relevant ministries.
- Supervise and guide third-party consultants, urban planners, and engineering contractors working on technical design and community interface aspects.
- Ensure all plans meet company standards, sustainability expectations, and reflect responsible oil and gas operations in a socially sensitive environment.
Professional Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Project Management, or Energy Economics is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 15 years relevant experience in oil and gas upstream operations with significant exposure to infrastructure planning, facilities development, or community interfacing projects.
- Demonstrated experience in field re-entry or marginal field development projects in the Niger Delta is highly preferred.
- COREN, NSE, NITP, or other relevant professional membership/certifications is an asset
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong technical knowledge of upstream field development processes including subsurface planning, well placement, facility layout, and surface infrastructure.
- Solid understanding of urban planning principles, zoning, land use management, and regional development frameworks in Nigeria.
- Practical experience in interfacing with community development, land acquisition, and stakeholder engagement in the Niger Delta.
- Good understanding of regulatory processes related to oil and gas operations in Nigeria (DPR/NUPRC, NOSDRA, FMEnv, etc.).
- Working knowledge of environmental, social, and economic impact assessments and how they inform planning.
- Project management skills with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage timelines, and drive deliverables.
- High proficiency in planning and GIS tools (AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, MS Project, etc.).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – ability to manage both technical discussions and community engagements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and commitment to sustainable development
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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