Engineering / Technical

Subsea Engineer

Oilserv Limited·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
Engineering / Technicalentry-levelFull TimeContract
-Closes Oct 28, 2026

Oilserv Limited is a leading provider of integrated engineering, procurement, construction, installation & commissioning (EPCIC) services and complementary solutions across the asset and program life cycle within the onshore, offshore and subsea market segments of the oil and gas sector. Oilserv Limited was incorporated in 1992 and commenced operations in 1995.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Subsea Engineer

Job Location: Lagos 

Key Deliverables

  • Design and optimize subsea production architectures including trees, manifolds, and templates for deep-water oil and gas extraction projects.
  • Manage the life-cycle maintenance of subsea control modules and umbilicals to ensure long-term operational integrity and flow assurance.
  • Analyze ROV inspection data and subsea sensor telemetry to detect potential equipment degradation before critical failures occur.
  • Coordinate with offshore rig supervisors and subsea service contractors to oversee the safe installation of complex subsea hardware systems.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize subsea production architectures including trees, manifolds, and templates for deep-water oil and gas extraction projects.
  • Manage the life-cycle maintenance of subsea control modules and umbilicals to ensure long-term operational integrity and flow assurance.
  • Analyze ROV inspection data and subsea sensor telemetry to detect potential equipment degradation before critical failures occur.
  • Coordinate with offshore rig supervisors and subsea service contractors to oversee the safe installation of complex subsea hardware systems.
  • Author comprehensive technical specifications and engineering documentation for new subsea field development and infrastructure expansion initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot subsea hydraulic and electrical control system malfunctions to minimize production losses during high-pressure offshore operations.
  • Evaluate fatigue and load-bearing performance of subsea structures using FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software to comply with API 17D standards.
  • Ensure all subsea operational activities strictly adhere to local environmental regulations and internal offshore safety management protocols.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated and comprehensive CV to: omjconsult42@gmail.com clearly indicating the Job Position applied for as the subject of the email.

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At a glance

Company

Oilserv Limited

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

October 28, 2026

Created

October 21, 2026

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