Job Vacancies @ Nautilus Nigeria Engineering and Construction Limited (NNEC) – 11 Positions

Job Vacancies @ Nautilus Nigeria Engineering and Construction Limited

Nautilus Nigeria Engineering and Construction Limited (NNEC)'s mission is to provide all clients with high quality, cost-effective, on-schedule engineering, project management, inspection and environmental services. NNEC is committed to design and build more efficient, safer, reliable, and environmentally friendly facilities for the betterment of our clients and their communities.

   

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Engineering - Marine Advisor III
2.) Geoscience - Operations / Wellsite Geologist III
3.) Risk and Loss Prevention Engineer / Specialist II
4.) Engineering - Machinery Engineer / Specialist II
5.) Instrument Maintenance Technician III
6.) Operations (Gen) - Lifting Equipment Operator III
7.) Engineering - Completion Engineer III
8.) Engineering - Wells Advisor III
9.) Logistics Advisor III
10.) Finance - Controller III
11.) Field Operator I

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Engineering - Marine Advisor III

Job Title: Engineering - Marine Advisor III

Location: Akwa Ibom
Job type: Full-time (Onsite)

Main Functions

  • Works to assure the safe and efficient turnaround of gas carriers and condensate tankers. This will include assisting with the management and oversight of all associated critical contractors including tug, and port services providers.

Tasks and Responsibilities
In addition to all Level 1 and 2 tasks and responsibilities, Level 3:

  • Inspection of marine equipment onboard rig(s)
  • Inspection of D&C support vessels and well intervention vessel
  • Inspection of D&C geotechnical and geophysical vessels
  • Rigless completion marine activities
  • Well intervention vessel move activities.

Skills and Qualifications

  • University degree or advanced degree required
  • Prior marine experience as a senior officer position - required
  • Master Mariners license - required
  • Experience in the company operations organization – preferred
  • Have led a minimum of 20 (ten) Jack Up rig moves at platform operations
  • Have extensive experience in performing rig inspection for marine related equipment.
  • Have experience in performing inspections for drilling support vessels such as Anchor Handling Tug and Supply (AHTS), Straight Supply Vessel (SSV), Production Supply Vessel (PSV), Geo-Technical vessel, Geo-physical vessel, Well Intervention Vessel, etc.
  • Experience in rig move operations for Tender Assisted Drilling Rig (TADR), Semi-Submersible, Drillship will be an advantage.
  • Have experience in leading drilling marine spread offshore.
  • Candidates without the above requirements will be considered, dependent on experience.
  • Strong culture of ‘Nobody Gets Hurt’
  • Expert knowledge of current large tanker applied mooring operations and best practices
  • Extensive knowledge of applied Operations Integrity Systems, specifically oi 8-1.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their latest CV to:
infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.


2.) Geoscience - Operations / Wellsite Geologist III

Job Title: Geoscience - Operations / Wellsite Geologist III

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time (Onsite)

Main Functions

  • Interpret and Integrate geological data and provide well-site geological support for drilling wells in oil fields.
  • This Includes delivering optimized horizontal well bore placement, final well reports, updated horizontal well cross-sections, maps and formation evaluation logs for recent and previously drilled wells.
  • Provide geological support for interdisciplinary reservoir study and field development plans. Develop and mentor less experience staff.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • The primary responsibilities of the Wellsite Geologist is supervision of all well site geological personnel and operations (e.g. mudlogging, Logging While Drilling (LWD), Wireline services, core handling/processing) and quality assurance of all geological data acquisition and reporting.

Wellsite Geological Services:

  • Geological monitoring.
  • Monitoring and supervision of wireline and LWD logging operations.
  • Monitoring of coring operation.
  • Monitoring and supervision of mudlogging operations.

Reporting responsibilities:

  • Auditing geological services when appropriate.
  • Well Completion Report Compilation and Distribution
  • Coordination of Wellsite Geological Activities ("Operations Geologist"): Coordinate, monitor, and administer Company operated wellsite geotechnical activities.

Pre-drill planning:

  • Point of contact for third party geological services vendors.
  • Monitor and coordinate wellsite geologic data acquisition and analysis activities; disseminate information to stakeholders; participate in regular teleconferences and meetings; review/verify invoices for geological services.
  • Post-drill responsibilities include coordinating shipments of samples, logs, and reports as well as completing special/ad-hoc projects.

Abnormal Pressure Surveillance:

  • Ensure all abnormal pressure parameters are monitored, captured on a pressure evaluation log, and reviewed with Company Operations Geologist and Drilling Supervisors as required
  • Generate and distribute detailed reports compiling parameters, observations, and interpretation

Skills and Qualifications

  • BS / MS in Geology from a recognized institution
  • Experience as a Wellsite Geologist
  • Fluent in both written and spoken English, have good organizational and coordination skills, and be able to work well with others.
  • Offshore experience including platform/deviated well drilling with associated technologies (e.g. LWD, WL).
  • Must be in good physical condition and shall comply with all project health and safety requirements (including any rig or country-specific certifications required to work offshore).
  • Have successfully passed a recognized (OPITO) course in Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), Sea Survival, and H2S within the previous two years. Certifications must be current and not due to expire for the anticipated duration of the project.
  • Experience with mud logging; cuttings description; real-time image logs; and correlating them to determine lithology and well path.
  • Experience with directional drilling, well planning, depth control measurements; and understanding of BHA's (Bottom Hole Assembly).
  • Experience with coring operations.
  • Experience of working in integrated asset team environment.
  • Experience in applying structural geology concepts and methods to assess compartmentalization/communication.
  • Experience of having worked with geologic modelers to incorporate maps and their interpretations into 3D geologic models.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their latest CV to:
infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.


3.) Risk and Loss Prevention Engineer / Specialist II

Job Title: Risk and Loss Prevention Engineer / Specialist II

Location: Akwa Ibom
Job type: Full-time (Onsite)

Main Functions

  • Evaluate and comment on discipline engineering work performed both internally and by Contractors and sub-contractors to ensure that work is being executed in accordance with project specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitates effective execution of discipline engineering and design routines that align with the project's goals, objectives, and procedures.
  • Assures accurate and timely communication among the Project Team and other company Functions on discipline engineering activities, progress, and issues.
  • In addition to technical ability, they should demonstrate sound communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Tasks and Responsibilities
In addition to all Level 1 tasks, Level 2:

  • Participate in or lead risk studies or conduct consequence analyses, e.g., toxic gas dispersion modeling.
  • Develop and update safety standards, instructions, codes, and formalize them into company documented practices as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering within discipline or equivalent professional experience
  • Environmental , Health and Safety experience
  • Loss Prevention experience
  • Broad and extensive knowledge of discipline design standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria
  • Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
  • Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their latest CV to:
infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.


4.) Engineering - Machinery Engineer / Specialist II

Job Title: Engineering - Machinery Engineer / Specialist II

Location: Akwa Ibom
Job type: Full-time (Onsite)

Main Functions

  • Evaluate and comment on discipline engineering work performed both internally and by Contractors and sub-contractors to ensure that work is being executed in accordance with Company specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitates effective execution of discipline engineering and design routines that align with the team's goals, objectives, and procedures.
  • Assures accurate and timely communication among the team and other company Functions on discipline engineering activities, progress, and issues.
  • In addition to technical ability, they should demonstrate sound communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Tasks and Responsibilities
In addition to all Level 1 tasks, Level 2 will:

  • Work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines, operations and mechanical personnel
  • Proactively seek reliability improvements directed at increasing plant equipment uptime while reducing maintenance costs
  • Specify new rotating equipment to comply with industry and company design practices
  • Ensure safe, cost effective, operable machinery and associated systems are provided and maintained to meet current business unit needs

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering specialty, or equivalent professional experience
  • Strong knowledge of discipline design standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria
  • Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
  • Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their latest CV to:
infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.


5.) Instrument Maintenance Technician III

Job Title: Instrument Maintenance Technician III

Location: Akwa Ibom
Job type: Full-time (Onsite)

Main Functions

  • Installs and maintains instrument equipment in compliance with all rules and practices.
  • Tests and repairs instrumentation systems utilized by production equipment to ensure adherence to established performance levels and product quality.
  • Evaluates instruments to establish plans for repair. Documents and verifies problems and actions taken.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Plans, updates, and oversees all activities within his or her areas of responsibility according to the laws, regulations, standards, specifications, and procedures. Special emphasis must be placed on health, safety, and the environment
  • Supports and encourages team effort between operations, engineering, and projects groups
  • Provides input and reviews the control specifications and work practices
  • Is responsible and accountable for control systems as defined in the Work Management Manual
  • Has the knowledge to apply and follow work permits through Permit To Work System (PTWS) as discussed in the Work Management Manual
  • Ensures the quality and timely completion of work scheduled by the Maintenance Program
  • Develops personal and team technical skills (for example, new regulations, equipment, methods, and others)
  • Attends and instructs (as needed) technical meetings, to keep instrument technicians informed of the latest specifications, codes, procedures, and technology
  • Develops and maintains open communications on control issues (for example, safe work practices, training, materials, and others) with co-workers
  • Supports work prioritization to maximize effectiveness and to complement the efforts of other work groups
  • Provides technical support to other Technicians for maintenance and troubleshooting on company's instrument systems
  • Is able to generate Management of Change requests (MOCs) on control-related equipment and installation and can follow up with installation inspections consistent with oi System (oi) Element 3
  • Constructs, monitors, and inspects new installations for their consistency with the mission and recommend upgrades as necessary
  • Acts as a stand-in for the Instrument Lead position as needed

Educational Qualification and Experience

  • Associates Degree and Technical certifications required
  • Experience in maintaining Instruments and Controls in processing plant or offshore production plant

General Technical Skills:

  • Is familiar with regulations applicable to the operations of oil and gas facilities oi systems, related manuals, and procedures

Specific Technical Skills:

  • Meets the safety, administrative, and technical training requirements associated with this position as documented in the company operations-approved training roadmap
  • Possesses the general competencies and Operations Integrity Critical competency requirements as documented and maintained in company Operations Training roadmap
  • Computing skills

Attitudes and Behavior:

  • Safety orientated
  • Good communication skills
  • Good organizational and reporting skills
  • Attention to details
  • Good troubleshooting and analyzing skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the position as subject of email.


6.) Operations (Gen) - Lifting Equipment Operator III

Job Title: Operations (Gen) - Lifting Equipment Operator III

Location: Akwa Ibom

Main Function

  • Operates cranes and performs rigging activities to assist maintenance, production, construction, and safety crews as required.
  • Loads and unloads material and equipment in accordance with Company’s specific lifting procedures, including movement of material to the proper locations.
  • Carries out all lifting operations in accordance to safety rules and company regulations.
  • Performs general inspection of cranes prior to operating, including checking condition of wire ropes, brake system, bolts, pins and similar items and reports any potential defect or malfunction to Logistic Supervisor.
  • Responsible for safety of personnel and equipment during operations.
  • Minimal work direction needed, highly skilled and knowledgeable to the position.
  • This position would typically be an expert in the field, possibly professional certification holder.

Skills and qualifications

  • Twelfth grade (12) secondary education or equivalent certificate plus prior special training on crane operations
  • Experience in operating cranes
  • Must be in possession of current crane operator certificate.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the position as subject of email.


7.) Engineering - Completion Engineer III

Job Title: Engineering - Completion Engineer III

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

 Main Functions

  • Prepare detailed engineering designs and coordinate all phases of planning and completing a well
  • Ensure the geological and reservoir objectives of the well are met while assuring the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental protection are applied to the well design and execution.
  • Prepare designs and well plans representing the optimal costs and investments for the wells.
  • In a Technical role, provide review and support to Drill team designs and operations described in the MAIN FUNCTIONS: above, as well as evaluate and progress new technology. Could include subsea technology.

Task and Responsiblities
In addition to the Level 1 and 2 tasks, a Level 3 Completions Engineer must:

  • Facilitate the preparation and monitor capital budgets relating to completions and well design.
  • Ensure accurate and sustainable quality of data for timing projects
  • Interact daily with completion foreman, drilling leadership, etc.
  • Interact with completion Service Company representing to improve efficiency operations and cost out lays
  • Identify and apply industry best practices as applicable
  • Work in conjunction with safety, environmental and field operations personnel to optimize safety performance.

Skills and Qualifications

  • BS.c degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
  • Broad and extensive knowledge of completions design, equipment, operations, standards and specifications.
  • This could include subsea systems technology.
  • Strong personal effectiveness in leadership, communications, interpersonal skills, and teamwork
  • Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
  • Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the position as subject of email.


8.) Engineering - Wells Advisor III

Job Title: Engineering - Wells Advisor III

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Main Functions

  • The Wells Advisor job role is meant to convey the generic kinds of experiences and skill proficiencies of a late-career/ Expert-competency level individual in this role. In addition to technical ability, they should demonstrate sound communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Resources should be well versed in drilling, well, or construction operations. Wells Advisors typically have expertise in one or more job family skills and serve as resources to mentor and develop the broader organization.
  • Wells Advisors are essential in order to mentor and advise drilling and completion engineers on well planning, well design, and operational surveillance for the safe and efficient drilling and completing of drilling programs.

Tasks and Responsibilities
In addition to Level 1 and 2 tasks, a Level 3 must:

  • Mentor and interface with less-experienced drilling and completion engineers.
  • Provide oversight of Drilling programs, and ensure continuity and consistency in practices across multiple rig lines.
  • Interface with Affiliate / Business Unit on Logistics, Environmental, Regulatory, Procurement and Cost Stewardship activities.
  • Develop and lead longer-term team performance improvement initiatives and engineering studies.
  • Make continuous effort to improve efficiencies in Drilling and Completion operations.
  • Participate in vendor clarifications, FAT’s and package acceptance
  • Review and respond to spec deviation requests
  • Review drawings and specifications
  • Address human factors engineering as well as safety of personnel and equipment (in conjunction with Topsides and/or O&M contractor)
  • Assist in development and review of commissioning and System Integration Test procedures
  • Support construction and commissioning efforts as required

Requirements

  • Degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical or Civil preferably)
  • Advanced analytical and computing skills
  • Experienc erequired in construction site management, preferably familiar with Drilling well site design
  • Adaptability to changing priorities
  • Extensive experience in Drilling Rig development including FEED, Detail Design, Construction and Commissioning
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to organize and progress own work schedule
  • Experience working within multi-disciplined team environment involving multiple stakeholders
  • Familiar with applicable industry related codes (API, ASME, ANSI, SAE, ASTM, ABS, DNV, SOLAS, IMO)
  • Knowledge of Offshore Oil and Gas regulations

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the Position as the subject of the email.


9.) Logistics Advisor III

Job Title: Logistics Advisor III

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full time

Main Functions

  • Logistics Advisor provides logistics subject matter expertise. May include aviation, marine, shore base, ground transportation and camp services to deliver safe reliable and cost efficient logistic services.
  • Has overall responsibilities to serve as the contact for providing logistical and materials management services and support for its ongoing business, including affiliates where no local services organization or infrastructure exists. Manages the day-to-day logistical business, including, but not limited to, implementing logistics strategies, supervising drilling logistics contractor staff, material control functions, inventory management, and coordinating material movements to offshore or onshore rig locations.

Tasks and Responsibilities
In addition to all Level 1 and 2 tasks and responsibilities, a Level 3:

  • Maintain performance-tracking records of supply base operations and logistics source contracts as a tool for efficiency and continuous improvement opportunities
  • Supervise, train, mentor and develop skill sets of national logistics and materials management personnel from start-up to affiliate stage of operations
  • Ensures that logistics operations are in conformance with all Company environmental, health, and safety requirements: actively supports and participates in the Company SHE Management system
  • Gain alignment with Drill Team on base business services needs, objectives and requirements
  • Comply with local in-country regulations, and PSC/JOA requirements
  • Assure compliance with DOAG, Controls, and OIMS standards and requirements
  • Develop and maintain KPI's and metrics for supported operations
  • Periodically perform internal assessment to assure compliance with controls

Skills and Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or other Technical degree
  • Experience in supply and logistics, preferably in international frontier operations
  • Experience working in Upstream Operations, preferably Drilling support activities and related materials, equipment and services. Knowledgeable of procedures and requirements, and be capable of incorporating them into working policies and procedures
  • Experienced in starting up new operations from the ground up. Ability to quickly and efficiently develop and build a new operation in a truly remote frontier region
  • Must be able to demonstrate sound ethical practices in the supervision of local labor, inventory control, oil field accounting, and contract administration
  • Demonstrates strong planning, scheduling, coordination and administration skills. Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with Production, Development, Projects, Drilling and Exploration; able to network effectively across organizations.
  • Behavioral Skills: adaptability, analytical capability, collaboration, effective communication, innovation
  • Functional Skills: SSHE management - operations and maintenance, process planning and mechanical coordination, maintenance management, maintenance - mechanical, logistics, general marine operations
  • Offshore rotation to mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the Position as the subject of the email.


10.) Finance - Controller III

Job Title: Finance - Controller III

Location: Lagos

Main Functions

  • Guides financial decisions and protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies, controls and procedures.
  • Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits and partnering with external auditors.
  • Prepares budgets by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data and recommending plans.
  • Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
  • Prepares and presents financial reporting by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Minimal work direction needed, highly skilled and knowledgeable to the position.
  • Controllers on Expert Level, could be described as the subject matter expert while taking care of complex scope of financial activities and providing input and recommendations in developing departmental or project budgets and plans.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Effective and persuasive presentation skills.
  • Financial and statistical analysis.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the Position as the subject of the email.


11.) Field Operator I

Job Title: Field Operator I

Location: Rivers

Main Functions

  • Operate equipment and wells by applying operating and safety procedures and guidelines to meet daily operational plan, reduce equipment failure and efficient resources administration

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Responsible to implement on daily work objectives, housekeeping, safety, health, environmental and security
  • Active participation on daily toolbox meetings and regular, reported safety meetings
  • Identify and implement corrective and optimization actions by the continuous surveillance of wells and equipment to ensure reliable, efficient and safe operational conditions
  • Function as Equipment Care Technician, and routinely use Maintenance skills in performing simple maintenance activities
  • Report when the alarm, emergency or emergency shutdown system is out of service
  • Provide detailed, clear and accurate information when changing shift, to guarantee that unit conditions are updated and ensure operations continuity
  • Coordinate, control and monitor maintenance jobs according with the corrective, predictive and preventive planning
  • Report continuously in the log book all relevant operational events and abnormal situations or deviation occurred in the work area, equipment or personnel
  • Take samples of products for laboratory analysis and execute field laboratory tests
  • Active participation on emergency response activities
  • Report incidents internally and escalate awareness as per the Incident Reporting Guidelines
  • Ensure that Operations Shift Supervisor is informed and consulted about operations activities
  • Ensure good communication across the work team so that issues / actions can be adequately addressed
  • Provide the basic facts concerning well producing problems, current production rates, and current condition of the well
  • Ensure that the well problem diagnostics are thorough and complete before requesting Well Work intervention operations
  • Ensure that the wellhead and well surface equipment are maintained and are in good working order prior to Wellwork operations taking over responsibility for the well for intervention operations
  • Provide assistance and support to the ongoing Wellwork operations as needed

Skills and Qualifications

  • Completed secondary education and worked previously as a Field Technician.
  • Good communications (oral & written)
  • High standard of Safety, Health, Environment aptitude and cultivates the same in others.
  • Understanding of pipeline operations
  • Understanding of safety and operations management tools and processes
  • Understanding of Emergency Preparedness Procedures
  • Understanding of Project Philosophy and Design Specifications
  • Understanding of relevant regulations
  • Understanding of relevant commercial agreements

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the Position as the subject of the email.

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Status: Open No of vacancies: 11 Job type: Full Time Salary: Negotiable Publish date: 23 Mar 2026 Expire in: 1 month

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