OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Who We Are

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) is a globally competitive energy company improving lives sustainably. Incorporated in 1989, NLNG plays a critical role in harnessing Nigeria’s natural gas resources for domestic and international markets, while driving long-term economic and social value.

At NLNG, we offer an innovative work environment, strong ethical standards, and career experiences that enable our people to thrive and make meaningful impact.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on business need, job requirements, individual qualifications and performance in a competitive assessment process. All eligible women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Candidates who require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process due to a disability should notify us. A reasonable adjustment is a change made to remove or reduce a disability-related disadvantage during recruitment. Requests from shortlisted candidates will be considered at each stage, based on individual needs and the requirements of the recruitment process.

Reasonable adjustments support equitable participation in the recruitment process but do not remove or alter the essential safety, operational or competence requirements of the role.

Job Objective

Lead and supervise all operational activities in own assigned operational area of the Plant to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance. The role is responsible for monitoring and controlling operations, optimizing plant conditions, managing start-ups and shutdowns, responding to emergencies, and maintaining production continuity. As a designated safety-critical position holder and human barrier, the incumbent plays a key role in preventing and mitigating operational risks in line with established safety controls and bowtie requirements. This position supervises and ensures compliance with operating plans, procedures, work instructions, and safety standards.

The Person

To be eligible to apply for the OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR position, candidates should possess:

• A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Chemical, Instrumentation, Petroleum/Gas, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Civil, Structural, Environmental, Marine, Metallurgical, Materials or Software Engineering obtained at a minimum of Upper Credit level.
• Minimum of 10 years' working experience in LNG operations with at least 3 years’ experience in plant operations.
• Evidence of acquisition of the required 12 Assessment & Progression (A&P) Skill Blocks.

Core Competencies

• Plant Operations Management and Optimization
• HSE and Process Safety Leadership
• Emergency Response and Incident Management
• People Management, Coaching, and Mentoring
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Commercial Awareness and Digital Literacy

Mandatory Documents

• HND Certificate
• NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate
• Evidence of acquisition of 12 A&P Skill Blocks
• Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
• Evidence of Change of Name (where applicable)
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Applications must include copies of the relevant certificates/documents listed.

Applications without the mandatory attachments will NOT be considered.

Understand the Role Before You Apply

These are hands-on, safety-critical plant roles. Successful candidates must be willing and able to:

• Work the prescribed shift rotation.
• Work at heights and above water, particularly at the loading jetties, where required.
• Participate in emergency response and serve on the First Intervention Team (FIT) as required.
• Wear prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently.
• Maintain a clean-shaven face while on shift rotation for effective use of Breathing Apparatus (BA), and ensure head hair allows the safe and proper use of helmets and other PPE.
• Meet applicable fitness-to-work requirements.
• Comply with all applicable HSE, operational and emergency-response requirements.