Prime Atlantic Limited is a wholly Nigerian – owned company established in 2003 with the vision to be the preferred services and solutions company in Sub – Saharan Africa. As a full oil servicing company, we pride ourselves on offering the most comprehensive bouquet of solutions while subjecting our processes to the most stringent global standards providing services and solutions to the Oil & Gas industry.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Nigeria
Job Summary
- The Project Engineer acts as the technical and operational bridge between the Client’s Asset Team and the Maintenance Contractor’s execution teams.
- This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of specific maintenance campaigns, brownfield modifications, and shutdown activities.
- The primary objective is to ensure that maintenance works, and minor projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with the client's technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Work Preparation:
- Review maintenance notifications and scope of work (SOW) from the Client todefine technical requirements and execution strategies.
- Develop detailed "Work Packs" for maintenance campaigns, including methodstatements, risk assessments (TRA/JSA), and material bills of quantities (BOQ).
- Lead "Constructability Reviews" to identify potential clashes or access issues inthe live plant environment
Execution Management & Technical Support:
- Manage sub-contractors (e.g., scaffolding, insulation, NDT, specialist vendorservices) to ensure they meet the contract's HSE and quality standards.
- Oversee Management of Change (MoC) processes for any brownfieldmodifications or material substitutions.
Procurement & Material Management:
- Identify long-lead items (LLIs) and critical spares required for upcoming campaigns(e.g., valve replacements, pump overhauls).December 2025
- Prepare technical requisitions for materials and services and conduct technical bidevaluations (TBE) for vendor selection.
- Track material delivery status to prevent schedule slippage (expediting).D. HSE & Quality Assurance
- Safety Champion: Ensure all activities comply with the Oil & Gas Golden Rulesof Safety, Permit to Work (PTW) systems, and Life Saving Rules.
- Ensure all Quality Control (QC) documentation (welding logs, pressure testcertificates, lifting gears/equipment) is progressively compiled.E. Commercial & Cost Control
- Monitor project costs against the approved budget for specific work orders.
- Prepare "Value of Work Done" (VOWD) reports for monthly review.
- Follow-up Timesheets, JCCs and Invoicing submission and tracking.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, orInstrumentation preferred).
- Preferred: Professional Engineering License (e.g., COREN, NSE)4. Experience Requirements
- General Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years in the Oil & Gas industry.
Specific Experience:
- At least 3 years in a Brownfield / Maintenanceenvironment (working on live plants).
- Technical Exposure: Hands-on experience with any of below:o Static Equipment (Vessels, Tanks, Piping) ORo Rotating Equipment (Pumps, Compressors, Turbines) ORo E&I (Control Systems, Switchgear).
Shutdown Experience:
- Proven track record of participating in at least one majorplant Turnaround (TAR) or Shutdown.
Skills & Competencies
- Software Proficiency: Strong skills in MS Office, especially an advanced user ofExcel.
- Contract Awareness: Understanding of Schedule of Rates (SOR) andReimbursable contract models.
- Hazard Awareness: Familiarity with HAZOP, SIMOPS (SimultaneousOperations), and dangerous goods handling.
- Soft Skills: High adaptability (able to switch between desk engineering and sitesupervision) and strong stakeholder management skills (Client vs. Contractordynamic).