Process Lead (Energy Sector)

Job Description

Job Title: Process Lead
Location: Lagos | Port Harcourt
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: ₦2.8M Gross Monthly

Role Summary
As the Process Lead you will be responsible for overseeing the design, optimization, and technical integrity of process systems for major energy projects. This role requires a blend of high-level technical expertise and leadership, ensuring that all engineering deliverables meet international standards and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for all process design deliverables, including PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, process datasheets and operating philosophies.
• Ensure all process engineering activities remain fully aligned with FEED specifications, safety requirements, and defined performance criteria.
• Lead the process engineering team through peer reviews and technical guidance.
• Direct the integration of safety standards into process designs by leading key safety studies.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of process designs into the broader project scope.

Requirements & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering.
• COREN and NSE (Nigerian Society of Engineers) registration is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in Oil & Gas process engineering, with significant leadership experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of API, ASME, and local NUPRC/NMDPRA regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or similar process simulation tools.
• Exceptional leadership, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

NB: All information will be treated with strictest confidentiality.