Sellafield Energy Resources Limited offers essential services and solutions to Nigeria’s energy industry.
Within a short time, the company has gained recognition for providing skilled personnel, advanced technology, tools, and materials to several clients operating in oilfields and power plants.
We are hiring for the following positions:
Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Maintenance Department-Refinery (Operations)
Position Description:
The E&I Engineer manages technicians during inspections, fault identification, repairs, and replacements related to E&I tasks, ensuring safe and efficient operation of E&I systems within the refinery.
Major Areas of Responsibilities:
- Lead maintenance team for scheduled and urgent jobs.
- Ensure JHAs, PTWs, and work procedures align with safe job practices.
- Evaluate work procedures for compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Organize toolbox meetings prior to starting tasks.
- Schedule E&I work to limit disruption of operations.
- Support identification of materials and equipment needed.
- Handle installation and repairs for transformers, MCCs, UPS, HVACs, motors, PLCs, control valves, transmitters, analyzers, SSOVs, and more.
- Conduct system replacements and calibrate devices.
- Supervise third-party contractors.
- Maintain strong teamwork with the maintenance unit.
- Keep working areas clean and organized.
- Use testing tools to verify system integrity.
- Update P&IDs as required.
- Support additional duties as directed by Maintenance Coordinator.
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Direct the team effectively.
- Follow and enforce safety regulations.
- Promote collaboration and recognize team contributions.
- Understand and support company goals.
- Seize internal growth opportunities.
- Maintain a strong sense of responsibility and reliability.
- Offer mentorship and guidance to team members.
Minimum Requirements:
- BSc / HND in Mechanical Engineering
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
- Over 10 years of hands-on experience in Oil & Gas environments
- Experience with E&I systems, automation, and process controls
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient in preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance
- Skilled in PTW systems and workshop practices
- Strong HSE knowledge
- Proficient with drawings and writing technical documents
- Familiar with performance tracking and E&I troubleshooting
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Electrical and Instrument (E&I) Technician
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Maintenance
Position Description:
This role is responsible for maintaining all refinery electrical and instrument systems, including control devices and electrical components, while adhering to safety and compliance standards.
Major Areas of Responsibilities:
- Maintain equipment like motors, transformers, UPS, lighting, MCCs, control panels, etc.
- Service and troubleshoot instrument devices such as transmitters, PLCs, gauges, SSOVs, and valves.
- Replace faulty instruments and electrical components when needed.
- Attend safety and compliance training and meetings.
- Join toolbox and operations discussions regularly.
- Understand job procedures that meet industry and company standards.
- Identify and fix faults in both instrument and electrical systems.
- Ensure proper housekeeping during maintenance work.
- Participate in cross-training programs to broaden skillset.
- Carry out planned and routine maintenance.
- Update schematic diagrams and P&IDs for documentation.
- Follow lockout/tagout safety practices.
- Conduct system checks and performance tests as needed.
- Know how maintenance actions affect the process loop.
- Perform other assigned tasks as instructed by supervisors.
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Help the team meet objectives through commitment and cooperation.
- Make safety a priority for self and others.
- Promote teamwork and recognize individual efforts.
- Understand and support the company’s vision.
- Identify new opportunities for improvement.
- Be reliable and deliver consistent results.
- Share knowledge and mentor others where possible.
Minimum Requirements:
- OND or HND in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Oil and Gas E&I operations
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Expertise in testing and inspecting electrical/instrument systems
- Familiarity with diagnostic tools and fault tracing
- Strong knowledge of safe work practices
- Ability to interpret technical drawings
- Computer proficiency and strong reporting skills
- Understanding of HSE policies and PTW systems
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- Capable of learning quickly and working independently
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full-time
Position Description:
Responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining machinery at flow stations and gas plants to ensure operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
Major Areas of Responsibilities:
- Respond to equipment failures and recommend repair actions
- Track budgets for machinery parts and tools
- Follow HSE guidelines strictly
- Draft maintenance procedures
- Maintain inventory of tools and supplies
- Repair components such as pumps, controls, and motors
- Use proper lifting tools safely
- Support safe machine operations and resolve technical issues
- Monitor equipment using vibration and lubrication analysis
- Help with cost-saving and quality enhancement projects
- Share maintenance and operational knowledge with team
- Observe equipment performance and identify issues
- Measure and inspect parts using tools like calipers and micrometers
- Educate production staff on preventive maintenance
- Ensure timely closure of maintenance work orders
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Guide team members and ensure job motivation
- Put safety first and lead by example
- Value differences in people and promote collaboration
- Prioritize customer satisfaction (internal & external)
- Understand the company’s goals and align efforts accordingly
- Identify new opportunities and act responsibly
- Share knowledge with others and help them improve
Minimum Requirements:
- OND or HND in Mechanical Engineering
- At least 3 years of experience in maintenance within Oil and Gas
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of oil and gas safety practices
- Proficient in technical documentation and reporting
- Understand equipment performance and reliability tracking
- Strong foundation in engineering principles
- Skilled in maintenance scheduling and ERP tools
- Capable of predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance
Personal Attributes:
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Good team leader and project manager
- Able to make smart decisions
- Interpersonal and critical thinking skills
- Able to work well with others under pressure
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Maintenance
Position Description:
Responsible for preparing safety documentation, monitoring mechanical systems, and ensuring equipment operates optimally through inspections and planned maintenance.
Major Areas of Responsibilities:
- Create SOPs and JHAs following safety and regulatory norms
- Join toolbox talks before jobs start
- List and request necessary tools and parts
- Carry out routine and corrective maintenance
- Replace and test mechanical components
- Supervise third-party contractors’ activities
- Ensure minimal overtime during maintenance
- Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions
- Assess equipment conditions using inspection tools
- Update P&IDs for MOC tracking
- Maintain cleanliness at the worksite
- Support other job-related duties as assigned
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Provide clear guidance to maintenance teams
- Follow and enforce safety rules
- Recognize different talents within the team
- Maintain professionalism and customer focus
- Work toward the company’s strategic vision
- Spot opportunities for improvements
- Share your skills with others through coaching
Minimum Requirements:
- HND / BSc / B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 8 years of experience in similar roles
- Familiarity with ERP and MS Office software
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
- MSc, MNSE, COREN
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Understanding of PTW, HSE, QA/QC systems
- Ability to create JHAs and SOPs
- Experience with precision measurement tools
- Familiarity with pump servicing, alignment, and replacements
- Good technical writing and analytical skills
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Senior Laboratory Engineer
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description:
We are searching for a detail-oriented and experienced Laboratory Engineer to lead quality testing processes for crude oil, feedstocks, and products—especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)—in line with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out and supervise lab testing using GC, FTIR, XRF, and similar methods
- Analyze crude oil samples and monitor PMS quality standards
- Provide test data to optimize CDU and catalytic reforming operations
- Ensure strict compliance with DPR, NIS, ASTM, and ISO standards
- Calibrate and maintain lab instruments to ensure accuracy
- Guide junior lab technicians and manage internal quality audits
Qualifications:
- B.Sc. in Chemistry, Chemical/Process Engineering, or Science Laboratory Tech
- At least 7 years’ experience in an oil & gas laboratory environment
- Skilled in operating RON/MON engines, TBP columns, GCs, and gas analyzers
- Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance and audit handling
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Plant Operator
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full-time
Summary:
The Plant Operator supports the Panel Operator in managing process equipment at the plant site, adjusting systems and collecting samples to maintain optimal production performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take product samples, test them, and share findings with Panel Operator
- Operate plant machinery per SOPs, maintaining logs and equipment checks
- Control product flow by regulating pumps, valves, and compressors
- Coordinate with team to ensure continuous plant performance
- Manage distillation, extraction, and catalytic cracking processes
- Adjust heater and damper settings
- Visit units to check efficiency
- Test process fluids and check gauges/meters
- Detect and report equipment faults such as leaks or damaged parts
- Clean internal parts of processing units with chemical solutions
- Identify faulty units using alarms, meters, or indicators
- Use processing data to optimize equipment performance
- Ensure safety procedures are followed
- Take part in maintenance coordination when needed
Leadership:
- Work toward team targets with motivation
- Always follow and promote safety procedures
- Understand the company’s vision and act responsibly
- Spot opportunities for company improvement
- Deliver consistent and high-standard performance
- Share skills and mentor team members where applicable
Minimum Requirements:
- OND in Chemical, Petroleum, or Petrochemical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in refinery or process plants
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in Oil & Gas processing preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Technical skills in process and plant operations
- Knowledge of current refinery procedures and trends
- Strong grasp of unit operations and safety procedures
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
- Capable of handling data and troubleshooting issues
- Strong team collaboration and communication abilities
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Panel Operator
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role:
The Panel Operator manages process equipment from the control panel, ensuring the refinery maintains steady production, desired product quality, and optimal performance.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Instruct Plant Operators on required actions in the process unit
- Supervise and coordinate daily tasks within the unit
- Monitor system operations and record performance data
- Handle startup, shutdown, and emergency shutdown procedures
- Analyze process streams and perform required testing
- Communicate with the lab to interpret test results
- Support training efforts and skill development
- Participate in maintenance planning and issue resolution
- Serve as authority for reviewing and enforcing safety permits
Requirements:
- OND in Chemical, Petroleum, Petrochemical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years working in a refinery or similar process plant
- In-depth understanding of plant procedures and safety protocols
- Able to manage refinery operations and respond to issues promptly
- Familiar with modern process control tools and systems
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online