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Start-Up Specialist II

Nautilus Nigeria Engineering and Construction Limited
Lagos Posted Oct 19, 2026
On-site

About this role

Start-Up Specialist II

  • Job Type Full Time , Onsite
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience 15 - 20 years
  • Location Lagos
  • Job Field Engineering / Technical , Oil and Gas, Energy and Mining

MAIN FUNCTIONS

  • Start-Up Discipline Specialist (Rotating Machinery, Electrical, Process, Document Control Services (DCS), Instrument) focus on field execution of the start-up activities. The role is characterized by:
  • Strong technical skills within the specified discipline (e.g., Rotating Machinery, Electrical, Process, Instrumentation).
  • Collaboration with the Project Team, Affiliate Operations, and Contractor to ensure requirements for start-up activities and continuous operations are clearly understood and adhered to.
  • Detailed knowledge of operating facilities and applicable processes to put in place to manage risk
  • Leadership to ensure project priorities of safety, quality, and schedule are achieved.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to all Level 1 tasks and responsibilities, Level 2:

  • Work with start-up coordinator & Start-up Manager to ensure that OE/IIF expectations are met.
  • Support the Start-Up Manager in the development and execution of the project Start-Up Plan.
  • Provide unit specific expertise during planning and to the production coordinators during start-up.
  • Act as the focal point for interfacing with the Operations, Integrated Commissioning, and Facility Engineering Teams to ensure a safe and effective planning and execution of start-up activities
  • Development and execution of downstream start-up procedures to ensure a safe and efficient start-up of the project Integrated assets.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous experience in a closely related position
  • Discipline appropriate certification(s) or equivalent professional experience
  • Proficient in Work Management Systems
  • Effective communication skills; ability to clearly and concisely describe conditions in the field and recommend remediation steps
  • Team Player; exhibits effective teamwork when working with persons over whom the person may have no direct authority and willingness to assist others
  • Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
  • Knowledgeable of Project Completions activities and typical commissioning practices including typical Systems Completion Database software (e.g., WinPCS, MC+, CoConsole, Orbit)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs

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