Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

• We are seeking highly performing, experienced and skilled professionals with the drive to create significant business impact.

Job Purpose

• To provide mechanical Engineering expertise and support the delivery of HA & HB-Buko projects.  
• The HA & HB-Buko projects aim to provide circa 350-450 MMscf/d of gas to the NLNG Train-7 from 2029+, as well as 25-30 kb/d of oil and condensate for export. The projects’ projected gas supply constitutes circa 25% of the overall supply to the NLNG Train-7.
• The HA project completed FEED in Apr-25 and is now completing the tendering phase of the project contracts.  While the HB-Buko project has initiated FEED in Q2-26. Current plan is for a joint HA/HB-Buko FID by end of Q1-27.
• Given the strategic importance of both projects to the NLNG Train 7, and to derisk the project execution schedule to protect the First Gas Date, a full integration and optimization of HA & HB-Buko has been endorsed by the JV partners to improve the business case and to accelerate further optimizations of the projects. 
• The Senior Mechanical Engineer position involves provision of technical input & assurance throughout the project lifecycle including Conceptual, FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning stages, to safeguard design, technical and operational integrity.
• Managing all mechanical engineering activities and deliverables for HA & HB-Buko projects.
• This job vacancy is an Individual Contributor role and location is Port Harcourt 

Responsibilities

• Function as senior mechanical Engineer for HA/HB projects and assets. 
• Carry out static equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers and tanks) design, HVAC and piping design, equipment specifications and static equipment modelling. 
• Review mechanical engineering deliverables such as drawings, datasheets, E-3D models and calculation reports prepared by design contractors. 
• Participate and make contribution in project reviews such as E-3D model review, constructability reviews, layout reviews, mechanical handling reviews, HAZOP, SIL classification etc. 
• Verification of the design works carried out by engineering contractors to ensure proposed solutions meet integrity, reliability, operability and maintainability requirements. 
• Provide support during the fabrication, testing, installation and commissioning of static equipment. Conduct shop and field acceptance testing. 
• Participate in the development of the pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up plans for static equipment. 
• Support asset teams to troubleshoot mechanical equipment performance issues, proffer solutions and conduct field performance tests. 
• Interface with other engineering disciplines like Process, Materials and corrosion, Civil structural, Technical safety, Quality, etc. 
• Work with a diverse range of static equipment vendors to optimize equipment design through the application of best practices. 
• Support technical development and coaching of trainees in mechanical engineering discipline. 

Job Dimension

• Interfaces: Project Engineers, Discipline Engineers, Front End Lead , HSE, Production Assets, Contract & Procurement, Projects services, Maintenance, Quality Team.
• External Relations: Design and Construction Contractors, OEMs, Vendors, Regulators etc 

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualifications with NSE and COREN membership.
• Must have 8-10 years’ experience within the oil and gas industry.

The successful candidate should have:

• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of ISO, API, ASME, ASHRAE, etc design standards for static equipment, piping and HVAC applications in oil and gas operation. 
• Skilled in the use of industry codes and international standards. 
• Strong team building, inter-personal and communication skills (i.e. report writing, presentation). 

Possess commercial acumen. 

• Possess capability to interpret Plant Design, 2D Autocad and E-3D PDMS models. 
• Ability to prepare design, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning and hand-over specification packages for static equipment. 
• Visibly demonstrate personal and company HSE commitment. 
• Ability to deal with a broad spectrum of technical and commercial issues and uncertainties, which must be engineered and managed. 
• Ability to work and collaborate with personnel and Contractors in different locations and time zones.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

• Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited does not request monetary payments (e.g. insurance policy, visa/work permit, HUET or HSSE training, special job offer, etc.) for employment. 
• All successful applicants who receive an offer of employment from Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited would have been required to go through a formal and transparent recruitment process.
• Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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