Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development programme and our commitment to see our employees’ ideas travel and come to fruition.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Senior Project Planning Engineer

Job Requisition ID: R126105
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time
Departments: Projects

Job Description

• To contribute to delivery and maintenance of standard, consistent and realistic project plans reflecting the assessed risk parameters for each project. Develop plans required for the management and engineering of assigned projects compliant with agreed business and technical objectives, within schedule and budget, whilst ensuring quality, safe installation, and operation as well as performance to agreed requirements.
• Evaluate and control project plans and perform schedule development, maintenance and monitoring of the planning/scheduling activities.
• Ensure competitive schedule deliveries via latest benchmarking internally within Shell and externally through IPA, Performance Forum, Woodmac and other benchmarking tools and forums.

Principal Accountabilities

• Deliver and maintain consistent and realistic plans and control structures for the project. Understand the list of plans required to execute the assigned project sub-elements and their interface to other sub-elements. Develop the activities, logic, resources and progress for the assigned project sub-elements, leading to the creation of the baseline schedule and its subsequent maintenance.
• Develop, implement and comply with the planning and progress monitoring procedures.
• Conduct weekly and monthly progress update, forecast, critical path and trend analyses for assigned elements, including any impact from interface areas.
• Implement and maintain the status reports. Provide regular and comprehensive schedule status reports to projects sub-element managers.
• Assess and incorporate the impact of approved changes and any deviations from the key project targets and milestones, including productivity monitoring and identification of alternate approaches to optimize the plan(s).
• Liaise with and challenge Project Engineering personnel to ensure proper understanding of the key schedule sensitivities and drivers.
• Develop contract key dates, milestones and Shell plan dates that align with the overall project schedule. Participate in evaluating bid schedules and reviewing contractor plans to support contract award recommendations. Develop contract sections for planning and progress reporting. Review and verify contractors reported progress and ensure that this is reflected in the project schedule
• Contribute to the translation of the project’s risk profile into the probabilistic risk model and understand the output, including the key risk drivers for the possible range of schedule completion dates.
• Track the criticality of the main paths to completion and float consumption.
• Develop credible and competitive project schedule to the required confidence levels working in a multi-function and multi discipline team.
• Maintain and promote realism in the planning deliverables in the face of commercial pressure and optimism from project team leaders.
• Develop credible schedules and plans integrating assessed issues and uncertainties that will facilitate quality decision making.
• Support CSR's and other site leadership personnel on planning / progress monitoring on execute phase.
• Contribute to close-out data to enable knowledge retention (lessons learned, project data compilation) at completion of work.

What we need from you?

• Must have a Project Services Planning Level 1 or equivalent
• Must have at least 4 years of industry experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in a project planning role is a must
• Must have been responsible for the preparation and maintenance of schedules for elements of project scope or a portfolio of early-phase prospects
• Assessment for Leadership Development is expected to be at the level of Individual Performers
• Experience in an Oil and Gas industry is a must.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: IT PCD Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Where you fit in?

• The Process Control Domain (PCD) Engineer is an operations technology security role that assures and manages end to end information and cyber security of all operations technology (PCD) systems used in the production operations of Shell Petroleum Development Company LTD (SPDC).
• This role co-ordinates a team of IT infrastructure engineers and technicians that specializes in end-point security and secure network communications of computers that directly or indirectly support safe and reliable production in Shell Upstream Operated Units in Nigeria.
• This requires close coordination with Production Operations and Engineering disciplines to sustain & assure Operations Technology (PCD) Security controls effectiveness, aiming to prevent impact to Shell’s Production Systems Integrity.
• Key success factor for this role depends on tactical relationship management with stakeholders who are accountable for Operations Technology (PCD)/ IT Security controls, a good understanding of drivers for business risk appetite, and a skilled level understanding of the IT, Operations Technology (OT) and cyber security technologies.

What is the Role?
This Role will work in conjunction with the IT Operations Manager (PCD) and other operations technology security stakeholders to  provide services as listed below:

• Ensure the Safe, Secure, and Steady and Reliable  of Operations Technology system in production operations  for SPDC facilities in Nigeria via sustained Operations Technology (PCD)/IT Controls effectiveness and preventing impact to asset integrity.
• Manage and evergreen the Nigeria Operations technology(PCD) Assist Desk.
• Ensure 1st Line Support and request management, remote access management and operations technology firewall device management, Central Anti-Virus (end-point security) server & Operating system vulnerability patch deployment management.
• Co-ordinate Logistics and Scheduling and Maintenance Planning for Control Systems IT Support personnel.
• Supervise and Co-ordinate Core Control Systems  activities for SPDC Operations technology (PCD) security activities including Backup & Disaster recovery, remote access requests and management, end-point protection for hosts, implementation of configuration changes for hosts and network, inventory management
• Carry out deviation management and risk assessment for all facilities within the SPDC Operations technology (PCD) space.
• Carry out Operations technology(PCD)  Security  assurance and assessments – physical security, backup and disaster recovery, remote access, Antivirus and Operating system patches.
• Engage with business stakeholders to determine business demand, understanding challenges facing the business as well as business feedback on services.
• Liaising with Technical Authority for production operations towards ensuring compliance of IT Security within the Operations technology (PCD) Security .
• Drive and ensure the implementation of Incident Response and Management strategies for operations technology landscape systems
• Embed Think Secure practices and raise Operations technology (PCD)  and IT Security awareness of staff working in or interacting with the Operations Technology.
• Provide consultancy to projects impacting Operations technology (PCD)  landscape to ensure the solutions comply with the Operations technology (PCD) Security policies.
• Ensure that maturity and compliance are assessed and transparent prior to handover to asset operations. Job tasks require a broad skill base in Telecoms, IT/Cyber Security  and IT systems to effectively manage the variety of technologies and services.
• Ensure the team complies with business controls for managing and applying changes in the Operations technology (PCD) landscape.
• Ensure that Supportability & Transition is effective for IT- or business-led projects that deliver into the Operations technology (PCD) landscape.
• Monitor the quality of IT infrastructure services supporting Operations technology (PCD) landscape (e.g., WAN, Routers, firewalls, programmable logic controllers, Microsoft systems, etc.) and ensure changes to those services do not impact operations without prior notification and approval.
• Manage user access to supported operations technology systems.
• Participate in firewall rule reviews with the team members to ensure it is aligned with business requirements and have been risk-assessed appropriately.
• Participate with the team members on the assurance activities of Operations technology (PCD) Security controls implemented on-site – supporting both 1st Line of Defense (LoD-1) and 2nd Line of Defense (LoD-2) processes

What we need from you?

• Minimum Education or Certification: University Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Communications Engineering or Applied Sciences (if further Degree in Electronics or Communications Engineering)
• With 5-10 years experience in IT business analysis, IT security, IT service delivery and IT infrastructure support. The last three years must be managing operations technology security; Experience in an Oil and Gas industry is preferred.
• Multiple years of experience in support/administration of IT infrastructure services. Completed Training or Certifications in cybersecurity industry certification such as GICSP or ISC2 CISSP
• Certifications in networking, Systems administration  and IT service Management  such as CCNP (enterprise or security), MCSA, SC100,  ITILV4 are other mandatory  requirements
• Relevant exposure to Process Automation and Controls Optimization disciplines.
• Good knowledge of Control Systems, IT networks, and IT security
• A strong understanding of Shell’s industrial/IT security standards (DEPs, NIST 800-82, OneITCF)
• Significant understanding of the Upstream business and Joint Venture concept
• Experience with IT and Business Risk Management
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for diverse cultures and levels in Production and IT
• Ability to manage relations with peers and senior managers effectively in various organizations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Job Requisition ID: R126949
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full time

Description 

• The role of the Senior Civil Engineer is to plan, execute and supervise work activities in Civil/Structural Engineering. Provide HSE leadership to project team members, service providers and contractors’ personnel.
• The incumbent will ensure high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective execution of all Civil Engineering design development and construction activities. Participate in Project Development and Execution meetings.
• The Senior Civil Engineer will also audit, inspect or supervise the construction of Civil Structures, Buildings and Associated Infrastructure for compliance with applicable project and Shell Group standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the project discipline lead to ensure seamless development and delivery of civil and structural design solutions to meet project objectives.
• Review and implement Civil/Structural Engineering quality plans with measurable key performance indicators.
• Act as Technical Authority for Civil/Structural Engineering to ensure compliance with applicable standards and policies.
• Verify design delivery against technical requirements and demonstrate compliance using company-recommended tools (eg. Polarion).
• Visit construction and fabrication sites as and when required to provide field engineering support to construction.
• Develop and deliver Technical Instructions to fabrication and installation contractors in a timely manner to eliminate construction delays and rework.
• Support project to asset transfer including the development of final as-built drawings and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain a register for project lessons learned and share the same for the benefit of other projects and assets.
• Prepare scope of work and cost estimate for Civil/Structural Engineering works on a project.
• Coordinate SPDC and contractor resources deployed for Civil/Structural Engineering activities and monitor, prepare and issue timely, accurate and concise progress reports.
• Participate in project HSE and progress review meetings and provide feedback on performance including compliance with project quality and HSE plans.
• Confirm completion of Civil/Structural Engineering scope of works, resolve outstanding issues, and prepare and issue close-out reports.
• Drive increase in efficiency through innovative concepts and realize opportunities for reduction in unit technical costs, life cycle costs and Unit Operating Cost.
• Deal with a broad spectrum of technical and commercial issues and uncertainties to support quality decisions for project completion.
• Apply best practices in delivering Civil/Structural Engineering activities in the Project/Asset.

Key Interfaces:

• Reporting to project Engineering Manager or project Civil/Structural Lead.
• Other Discipline Team Leaders of the Project.
• Project Engineers/Leads; Relevant Contractors and Vendors; Shell functions such as  IM/IT, HR,  Finance, HSE; External entities such as NCD, DPR, Industries, Universities and other Shell Companies in Nigeria (SNEPCO, SNG, etc.) and in the African Region.

Requirements
What we need from you?

• BSc. or BEng. in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the upstream or midstream oil & gas or petrochemical facility (FEED, Detailed Engineering & Design, Fabrication & Construction, Installation, Commissioning and Start-up).
• Assessed or ready to be assessed as Technical Authority Level-3 in Civil and Structural Engineering discipline.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing skills and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• NSE membership/ COREN registered.
• Skilled in interpreting and directing the development and delivery of 3D model (eg. PDMS) and extracted 2D drawings (eg. Autocad).
• Skilled in Onshore Geotechnical and Foundations, Civil Infrastructure, Asset Integrity Management, Structural Assessment & Life Extension and Civil Structures (Steel and Concrete).
• Knowledge in Special Structures, Advanced Structural and Coastal Marine is considered desirable.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer

Job Requisition ID: R126951
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full time

Description

• To provide specialist expertise on rotating equipment engineering, procurement support, inspection and testing, installation and hookup, commissioning and startup for projects and assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the project Mechanical Lead to ensure seamless development and delivery of rotating equipment solutions to meet project objectives and to coordinate with other mechanical engineering team members.
• Function as Senior Rotating Equipment (RE) Engineer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for projects and assets.
• Ensure seamless integration of rotating equipment and systems with the rest of the plant/facility, working collaboratively with piping and other discipline engineers on the project.
• Coordinate the completion of mechanical engineering scopes on specifically assigned tasks and projects.
• Participate in the review of engineering standards and procedures.
• Identify new technology for use in the mechanical rotating equipment engineering discipline, working with IT and systems with support team and mechanical discipline lead.
• Contributory participation in mechanical engineering discipline networks globally.
• Support technical development and coaching in mechanical engineering discipline-Rotating.
• Participate in assigned project audits and reviews and ensure application of appropriate technical HSE in design.
• Where required, provide support to the Regional Mechanical Discipline Lead to establish a qualitative delivery capacity for mechanical engineering design scopes in projects.
• Apply global minimum technical engineering standards (Requirements Management and Systems Engineering) for project specifications and contractors' activities on rotating equipment and systems.
• Work with a diverse range of rotating equipment vendors to optimise equipment design through the application of best practices.
• Verify the design works carried out by engineering contractors to ensure proposed solutions meet integrity, reliability, operability and maintainability requirements.
• Provide support during the fabrication, testing, installation and commissioning of rotating equipment, and conduct shop and field acceptance testing.
• Participate in the development of the pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up plans for rotating equipment.
• Support asset teams to troubleshoot rotating equipment performance issues, provide solutions and conduct field performance tests.
• Participate in multi-discipline project reviews including HAZOP, HAZID, design reviews, constructability reviews, and readiness reviews at various stages such as 3D model design freeze, engineering closeout, mechanical completion, commissioning, startup, and project to asset transfer.
• Support strategies for developing capacities and closing competence gaps in mechanical engineering discipline engineers and challenge accepted views, methodologies and standards, to optimize resources.
• Drive increase in efficiency through innovative concepts and realize opportunities for reduction in unit technical costs, life cycle costs and Unit Operating Cost.
• Deal with a broad spectrum of technical and commercial issues and uncertainties to support quality decisions for project completion.

Key Interfaces:

• Reporting to project Engineering Manager or project Mechanical Lead.
• Other Discipline Team Leaders of the Project.
• Project Engineers/Leads; Relevant Contractors and Vendors; Shell functions such as  IM/IT, HR,  Finance, HSE; External entities such as NCD, DPR, Industries, Universities and other Shell Companies in Nigeria (SNEPCO, SNG, etc.) and in the African Region.

Requirements
What do we need from you?

• BSc. or BEng Degree in Mechanical or Rotating equipment Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the upstream or midstream oil & gas or petrochemical facility (FEED, Detailed Engineering & Design, Fabrication & Construction, Installation, Commissioning and Start-up).
• Assessed or ready to be assessed as Technical Authority Level-3 in Rotating Equipment Engineering discipline.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing skills and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• NSE membership/ COREN Registered.
• Possess commercial acumen.
• Skilled in interpreting and directing the development and delivery of 3D model (eg. PDMS) and extracted 2D drawings (eg. AutoCAD).
• Highly skilled in the application of API, ASME, European and ISO design standards in the design of Compressors, Pumps and Gas Turbine Generators and packages/skids involving rotating equipment.
• Skilled in the design, procurement, construction, (pre) commissioning and hand-over specification packages for rotating equipment.
• Capable of interpreting results from plant availability modelling tools.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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