Our client is developing the Ajaokuta Mini Project in Kogi State, a planned 7 MMscfd mini facility. Site works are under way, plant equipment manufactured in China is in sea transit, and first gas is targeted for April 2027, subject to readiness and approvals. They are building a lean, high-accountability execution team and are looking for an In situ Project Engineer to join them.
- Provide field engineering and technical coordination at the Ajaokuta site, ensuring site works and the installation of China-manufactured modular plant equipment are executed to approved design, vendor instructions, Nigerian requirements and quality standards.
- Manage access to the latest approved-for-construction drawings, specifications, datasheets and vendor documents
- Review constructability, lifting, access, tie-ins, utilities, earthing and fire protection before work proceeds
- Raise and track technical queries, RFIs, field change requests and red-line drawings; allow no undocumented field changes
- Verify foundations, anchor bolts, elevations and tolerances against vendor drawings ahead of equipment arrival
- Prepare and review work packs, method statements and inspection and test plans; witness inspection points as assigned
- Support receipt inspections, preservation and damage/shortage reporting for incoming packages
- Coordinate system boundaries, test packs, mechanical completion walkdowns and turnover dossiers
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical or instrumentation engineering
- 5+ years of site or construction engineering experience in oil and gas, process or industrial projects
- COREN registration (or eligibility) is preferred
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, datasheets and vendor documents
- Experience with equipment installation, inspection and test plans, and punch-listing
- Hands-on, safety-conscious and comfortable working on site
Execution discipline, evidence-based reporting, clear communication and a willingness to raise concerns early. They work by their values: Accountability, Responsibility, Efficiency, Teamwork and Excellence.