Latest Job Vacancies at International Energy Services Limited

International Energy Services Limited (IESL), established in 1990, is a specialist, multidisciplinary, energy services company that provides integrated, client-focused and cost-effective services in the oil and gas industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Development Engineer

Job Code: IESL23007
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Purpose / Objectives

• The purpose of the position is to manage the integration of projects across the Front‐end and Execution phases to ensure a seamless transition and achieve Best‐Practical Front End loading at FID.

Main Accountabilities

• Provide primary coordination and manage the interface between the Front end and Execution for Brownfield capital projects ensuring an integrated and consistent approach on all portfolio projects irrespective of size to ensure competitive and affordable projects are delivered.
• Lead the project execution input in the Assess and Select phases and ensure a robust Basis for Design, Project Execution strategy delivered for execution including contracting and procurement, schedule and cost estimates, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate requirements from key stakeholders to ensure that they are understood and incorporated in the project scope and execution planning, including engineering, regulatory, business, asset, safety, constructability, commissioning and operating requirements.
• Ensure a firm, robust, fit for purpose and detailed project execution strategy that enables efficient and flawless delivery as well as effective project controls during implementation and close out of the project.
• Actively promote the deployment of the Project Management Framework principles and best practices as well as Brownfield Practices & Tools, and manages to obtain buy in from external stakeholders
• Ensure that the HSE execution strategy for all projects is robust and effective and personally be accountable for Goal Zero
• Ensure that projects have clear competitive and defined scope (in terms of cost, best practical front‐end loading, deployment of energy efficiency and carbon neutral solutions, use of digital solutions, etc.) and that the scope is frozen during the Select phase and with no growth during Define.
• Ensure that all projects in select are subjected to robust value challenge and competitive scoping reviews as appropriate and support the front end team to achieve scoped up better and quicker compared to the past.
• Serve as Management of Change Coordinator for the project portfolio and ensures complete documentation of key technical work
• Provide continuing technical support to the execution teams during the Define Phase to ensure there is no value erosion.

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification and Experience

• A University Degree in Engineering
• 8 -10 years post-graduation experience with 5 years in experience working across Front end and Execution roles on portfolio projects

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Principal Technical Writer

Location: Bonny Island, Rivers

Job Purpose / Objective

• To coordinate the development of operating procedures, work instructions, manuals and method statements with the main goal to communicate complex, technical information more easily in a user-friendly manner, in order to achieve safe and faultless completion, commissioning and startup of the LNG Train 7 Project scope.

Main Accountabilities

• Plan, develop, organize, write and edit high-quality operational procedures and manuals using the design data and Vendor information in a clear and concise manner to ensure safe and efficient activities execution.
• Oversee peer editing and production review work. Coordinate team’s effort in the development and review of Commissioning and Start up Procedure by the Operations team.
• Research, develop and document technical design specifications and test scripts. Produce electronic documentation in addition to hard copy manuals and maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation.
• Manage updates and revisions to technical literature. Produce how-tos, tutorials, user guides, and knowledge base content, to help end-users use a variety of applications.
• Gather and analyze technical and product information from various sources to update existing documents to reflect new or changing equipment functionality.
• Write, format, edit, review, and proof procedural and technical information for technical and nontechnical users
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking documentation work to meet product release dates and Contractual deliverables. Maintain an up to date and accessible data base of approved/relevant manuals, procedures, work instructions etc. for the completion, commissioning and start up of Train 7 project scope.
• Work with internal project teams and EPC CONTRACTOR to ensure an in-depth understanding of the documentation requirements and produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended users
• Oversee team collaboration with Engineering, Quality Assurance, HSSE, Project Management, and other groups to plan, research, write, and revise printed and online documentation, including general overviews, tutorials, installation/configuration instructions, training class materials, and documentation
• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents, including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation
• Play an active role in maintaining a safety culture in the performance of Technical Writing duties and adhere to all applicable site / project safety procedures

Other Responsibilities:

• Developing and field verifying all commissioning procedures and checklists
• Supporting regulatory compliance standards ensuring required documentation is completed
• Participating in Pre-Start-up Safety Review (PSSR) process –
• Supporting execution of leak testing, line cleaning and N2 purging as per the Commissioning and Start-up execution plan

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification

• Candidates should possess an HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or other Engineering / Science discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 20 years oil & gas plant operations experience preferably in the LNG industry with at least 10 years at supervisory level as a Technical Writer or similar role in a complex LNG Plant Project
• Experience working with P&IDs, Isometrics, and Control Drawings for LNG Plant design, construction, commissioning and start up
• Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation
• Strong experience owning an end-to-end documentation creation process Experience in providing CSU related design input and working in an EPC or a plant environment considered an advantage
• Working experience on part of, or the entire, ORP Project life cycle (from conceptual design through to final commissioning and handover) and/or in the front-line Oil and Gas production operations is desirable
• Experience with Management of Change process, Operations Integrity / Process Safety Management processes
• Experience with MS Office and SAP would be an asset Skills and Knowledge

Competency Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and experience working with content in multiple mediums.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• A positive attitude, willing to jump in and tackle new challenges.
• Ability to translate highly technical information into easily understandable information for users
• Creative skills and usage of photographs, drawings, diagrams, animation, and charts that increase users’ understanding
• Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
• Able to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences
• Skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Strong team lead, willing to overcome differences and collaborate with multiple disciplines
• Has proven hands on coaching skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidiscipline, multi-national, multi-cultural, multi – work center team environment where the overall success of the project is paramount.
• Ability to understand complex processes and strive to develop and implement continuous improvement and creative process enhancements

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Project Controls Engineer

Location: Bonny Island, Rivers

Job Purpose / Objective

• To implement and maintain effective project control processes, management frameworks, standards, procedures and systems, thereby contributing to the achievement centralized cost, planning and scheduling objectives of the Project Delivery Department.

Main Accountabilities

• Maintain database to support Project Cost Planning, VOWD, Accruals, Forecasts, Cost & schedule performance Indicators.
• Provide cost and schedule data to support preparation of yearly CAPEX budgets with 5 years look ahead in line with the Budget preparation procedure and participate in Budget reviews as required.
• Development of detailed project cost estimate (Type – 4) to support changes on existing projects.
• Incorporation of project actuals to date and detailed MTOs matched with detailed pricing for Estimate at Completion.
• Ability to use existing Project Controls Tools such as MS Excel, EcoSys, Primavera P6, SAP ERP, Lumira and Power BI to deliver reports and dashboards on Project Performance.
• Co-ordinate timely budget virement process with contract holders and provide timely project reports as required.
• Develop and agree valuation schedules and implement valuation of project work done, prepare payment certificates for all Medium CAPEX Projects.
• Contribute to projects change management process by analyzing trends and computing potential change impact on project cost & schedule and advise project leaders, as necessary.
• Coordinate the recovery of manpower costs to projects using approved templates for effective capitalization.

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification and Experience:

• A University Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum 5 years post-graduation experience in Project Controls/Cost Estimation role with 3 years in a role for portfolio of projects and good knowledge of the Oil and Gas industry.
• Knowledge of Cost Estimating principles, techniques, and industry standard tools

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Mechanical Assurance Engineer

Job Code: IESL23008
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Purpose / Objectives

• To implement Technical Integrity Assurance for Client’s Mechanical Static Assets to ensure equipment reliability and availability. Among others, such equipment includes pressure vessels, piping, flanges, package equipment, heat exchangers, valves, storage tanks etc.

Main Accountabilities

• Reviewing of relevant project specifications, PEFS and Isometric drawings and provision of technical advice on flange management, valves, pressure equipment, piping, and package equipment, storage tanks.
• Overall supervision of the execution of the Flange Management System during work activities and providing periodic reports. This includes monitoring of flange management activities including flange alignment, bolting tensioning and torquing, on-site flange tagging, support for hydro-testing/re-instatement after hydrotest and support for leak testing
• Design of mechanical static equipment and detail package preparation for construction
• Perform pipe stress analysis
• Provide Quality Assurance/Controls support for mechanical statics to stakeholder teams (turnaround, non-routine maintenance, projects)
• Review challenges, defects and deviations during maintenance activities and providing advice to stakeholders based on available standards
• Performing Pre-Start-Up Safety Review (PSSR) and completing punch lists and support a flawless start-up of assets after maintenance.
• Review quality assurance/control documentation e.g., work packs etc.
• Perform quality audits, QA/QC monitoring, reporting, KPIs, benchmarking, etc.
• Interface and coordinate with relevant CPM sections for the determination of optimum mechanical equipment spares required for reliability and safe operation of the facilities.
• Carry out other mechanical static quality assurance functions as assigned
• Coordinate the development of valves and package equipment functional testing
• requirements (type testing, FAT, SAT etc.) to ensure their long term performance in service.
• Provide technical advice, on repair and maintenance of valves to operations and maintenance departments
• Manage the inspection of hydraulic power packs for valves and package equipment for continued assurance of integrity and reliability.
• Coordinate the design, selection, and specification of hoses for client applications to assure optimum performance.
• Coordinate the identification of critical valves and package equipment and develop strategic sparing philosophy to ensure their availability.
• Interface and coordinate with relevant CPM sections for the determination of optimum mechanical equipment spares required for reliability and safe operation of the facilities

Job Requirements
Educational Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate Engineer (B.Sc. / B.Eng. / B.Tech. / HND) in Mechanical engineering or related disciplines
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas / Petrochemical industry, with at least 3 of the years in Mechanical Static Assurance.

Competency Requirements:

• Knowledgeable in international standards for petroleum/petrochemical plant materials and equipment including API, ISO,DEPs ,JIP, ASME, etc.
• Knowledgeable in oil and gas, refinery and petrochemical process and maintenance philosophies
• Perform Pipe Stress Analysis
• Ability to use engineering software such as CAESER II, ANSYS, AUTOCAD, PV Elite etc
• Able to set-up and maintain a Documentation Control System for the various QA/QC documents required (incl. diagnostic monitoring information such as flange control, tightness checks, flange labelling, leak checks etc.), as well as Mechanical Completeness Sign off International Energy Services Limited
• Certification process, Preventive Maintenance Documentation, and information required for MOC completion and approval.
• Able to review and interpret engineering documents to identify key relevant engineering items, specifically for Static Equipment

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Rotating Equipment Inspector

Job Code: IESL23009
Location: Bonny Island, Rivers

Job Purpose / Objectives

• To provide support to the Lead rotating equipment engineer on broad technical assurance, ensuring that the technical integrity of rotating equipment asset is adequately safeguarded.

Main Accountabilities

• Support Rotating Equipment Engineers to develop QA/QC plans for shutdown/overhauls (e.g. ITPs, quality checklists, repair / overhaul scopes)
• Support Rotating equipment Engineers with planning of shutdown/overhauls (spares and special tools optimization/availability)
• Support execution/inspection during planned/unplanned shutdown
• Maintain records and compile reports to document the quality control/assurance
• Identify improvement opportunities and share learnings and best practices across the plan
• Carry out equipment surveillance periodically and generate list for correction
• Generate monthly report on equipment status in assigned area working closely with the Condition Monitoring specialist for that area

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification and Experience:

• Candidates should possess an HND, B.Eng. or B. Sc. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in an Oil and Gas plant, or similar industry.
• Not more than 5 years post NYSC experience

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Mechanical / Piping Engineer

Job Code: IESL23006
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Purpose / Objectives

• To carry out mechanical design of static equipment (process piping, valves, and vessels) that ensures integrity and safety of the pressure envelope in accordance with Design and Engineering Practices (DEPs), and international codes and standards. Supports the Coordination of simulations required to confirm mechanical integrity and fitness for purpose of in‐service pressure equipment within the process plant areas.

Main Accountabilities

• Ensure high quality of mechanical and piping engineering studies and design for client’s projects and asset infrastructure as per company requirement.
• Provide technical inputs for tender plans, technical evaluations and presentation related to mechanical and piping items.
• Prepare/Review all P&ID, piping plan, isometric drawings, general arrangement drawings, equipment layout, piping support and stress analysis.
• Prepare/Review mechanical equipment technical specifications and datasheet, and design calculations
• Review vendor equipment engineering package in line Shell DEPs, international standards and other industry best practices.
• Conduct dynamic and steady state stress analysis, studies and simulations of equipment behaviours expected in service to confirm fitness for service.
• Provide mechanical and piping engineering and design works, ensuring quality, budget and schedule are met.
• Provide conceptual routing studies, and engineering execution planning.
• Provide mechanical and piping technical deliverables and ensure they are delivered timely.
• Review 3D models, procedures, material classes, vendor data and study reports.
• Provide construction assistance.
• Coordinate and direct drafters, check drawings and other documents.
• Interface with contractors, project engineers and ensure coordination between mechanical piping and other discipline.
• Response to any technical query regarding any issues related to mechanical and piping based on latest Shell DEPs, international standards, and best engineering practices.
• Ensure proper procedures in place and in line with the standard engineering and statutory requirements prior to fabrication, testing, lifting, transportation, installation and hook up commissioning activities.
• Ensure construction, pre‐commissioning, and start‐up activities for mechanical and piping systems are delivered safely as per company requirement.
• Performs non‐routine tasks and attends such meetings as directed from time to time.

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification and Experience

• A University Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Extensive experience (7-10 years) in the Oil & Gas industry with direct experience of project engineering, design, construction and maintenance.
• At least 5 years should have been spent leading mechanical engineering design.

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Completion Management Lead

Location: Bonny Island, Rivers

Job Purpose / Objective

• To manage the Completions Management process in the preparation, planning and execution of all quality checks required to prove that all plant equipment are installed correctly, handed over safely and functions as designed in line with the standards and regulatory requirements to ensure faultless commissioning, startup and steady operation of the plant.

Main Accountabilities

• Lead a multi – discipline work preparation team and be responsible for the development of Completions Plans, Procedures, Handover Packs, and Instruction in accordance with approved budget, schedule requirements, quality, safety, health, and environmental requirements, ensuring its smooth execution
• Develop and produce quality completions solutions applicable to various aspects of the defined scope of work to comply with relevant codes, specifications, and procedures
• Lead the team in the regular walk down and punch listing, hold and witness points throughout construction of process/utility lines, installation, tie-in etc. to ensure that plant is built as per design, to the right quality, to ensure operability.
• Work with the Contractor/Vendor personnel and coordinate the close involvement and oversight on the plant completion, integrity checks and commissioning activities, supporting first fills of process fluids and final vessel closures for cleanliness and to ensure flawless/faultless start up.
• Manage, Organize and Maintain all the Mechanical Completion Documentation and Dossier (both soft and hard copies) once the Completion Certificates have been signed by all CONTRACTOR relevant parties
• Be part of the work preparation team to execute the completions certification preparation activities. Review engineering, construction, and commission documentation of the project. Schedule work activities in line with the completion’s execution plan
• Review all project ITRs to ensure that they meet project specification and are aligned with the Completion Management System database
• Liaise with construction and QC inspection personnel to discuss any ITR exceptions are compliant with project specification – a member of the Punch List Committee
• Review inspection test reports for inclusion in Project Mechanical Completions (MC) Handover packages and collation of certification records and system handover documentation
• Liaise with QC personnel to ensure seamless transfer of QC records and knowledge transfer between departments. Liaise with the MC team in preparation for mechanical completion and sub – system handover
• Compile and verify the mechanical completion handover packages in line with the agreed handover schedule. Produce detailed and accurate completion status reports
• Provide daily / weekly updates to the line manager and raise any concerns that may affect handover in line with the project sub – system delivery schedule
• Play an active role in maintaining a safety culture in the performance of completions duties and adhere to all applicable site / project safety procedures

Job Recruitments
Educational Qualification

• HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or other Engineering / Science discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 20 years oil & gas plant operations experience preferably in the LNG industry with at least 10 years at supervisory level
• Experience planning work activities within a computerized maintenance software system
• Experience working with P&IDs, Isometrics, and Control Drawings
• Experience with Commissioning and Start up of LNG facility and strong knowledge of commissioning and start-up software (CMS), SAP is considered a qualifying advantage
• Experience in providing CSU related design input and working in an EPC or a plant environment considered an advantage
• Working experience on part of, or the entire, ORP Project life cycle (from conceptual design through to final commissioning and handover) and/or in the front-line Oil and Gas production operations is desirable
• Experience with Management of Change process, Operations Integrity / Process Safety Management processes
• Experience with MS Office and SAP would be an asset Skills and Knowledge

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2023.

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

Job Title: Commissioning and Start-Up Shift Supervisor

Location: Bonny Island, Rivers

Job Purpose / Objective

• To lead the field activities, within the shift, in the execution of the Integrated Operations, Commissioning and Start up plans, by ensuring the completion, commissioning start-up of the plant (Train 7 Project Scope) are carried out in a safe and efficient manner as per procedures and as directed by Commissioning and Start Up Lead.

Main Accountabilities

• Lead the Operators in the daily commissioning and start up activities to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained at all times and work progress are maintained as per project schedule.
• Lead the team (Principal/Senior Operators, Operators) in the regular work down of process/utility lines, installation, tie-in etc. to ensure that plant is built as per design, to the right quality and to ensure operability.
• Act as a signatory (at Shift Supervisor/AGST level) to the Commissioning and Start up Permit to Work (PTW) system, prepare and issue PTW to the Maintenance/Contractors team for effective control, authorization and safe work execution.
• Work with the Contractor/Vendor personnel and provide close involvement and oversight on the plant completion, integrity checks and commissioning activities to ensure flawless and safe execution.
• Supervise project execution/tie-in in the Brownfield environment to ensure that plant project are implemented as per design, properly commissioned with as built document draft available in the shift without any information gap within the shift with regard to the new change.
• Participate in the development of the commissioning, start up and shutdown plans and their execution as assigned by the Commissioning Shift Superintendent for effectiveness in plan implementation
• Participate in the development and review of operations/commissioning, start up and shutdown procedures for Train 7 Project scope, capturing lessons learnt and to enable continuous improvement in performance.
• Support the Asset shift team in carrying out operational activities during period of low CSU activities in order to balance the existing workload across the shift and to maintain efficient plant operation.

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Other Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and review commissioning and start up procedures using existing procedures as a guide to capture plant changes and improvements.
• Emergency Response Competency as First Intervention Team (FIT) leader in the assigned area.
• Staff Development by coaching , mentoring,
• Support the SSI in the implementation of Emergency Response Plan and Procedure on shift

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification and Experience

• A Higher National Diploma or University Degree in Chemical Engineering or other Engineering / Science discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years working experience in LNG Plant Operations with at least 10 years experience in Plant Operations as Principal Operator or at Supervisory Level.
• Experience with Commissioning and Start up of LNG facility is considered a qualifying advantage Contract Document B220170NTP – Call Off Contract for Provision of Operations Specialist Support Services for Train 7 Project Confidential Contract document
• Experience in providing CSU related design input and working in an EPC or a plant environment considered an advantage
• Working experience on part of, or the entire, ORP Project life cycle (from conceptual design through to final commissioning and handover) and/or in the front-line Oil and Gas production operations is desirable
• Experience with Management of Change process, Operations Integrity / Process Safety Management processes

Competencies Requirements:

• Lead HSSE Risk Management – Knowledge
• Prepare HSSE Risk Management – Knowledge
• Apply HSSE Risk Management – Skill
• Permit to Work Supervisory AGST certification
• Strong supervisory/leadership skill of leading multi-discipline teams, effective at staff engagement
• Proven record on safe production and / or commissioning and start-up particularly in LNG Train process / utility areas
• Strong team player, willing to overcome differences and collaborate with multiple disciplines
• Has proven hands on coaching skills • Ability to work effectively in a multi-national, multi-cultural environment
• Communicates effectively and clearly in English language

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2023.

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