Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
SiSa Method is a management consulting company providing human resource advisory, organisational development and business support services. The company works with organisations to strengthen their operational capabilities, improve management practices and support the successful delivery of business and development projects.
SiSa Method is recruiting on behalf of its client, which is developing the Ajaokuta Mini Project in Kogi State, to fill the position of In-situ Project Engineer.
The project involves the development of a planned 7 MMscfd mini facility. Site works are underway, while plant equipment manufactured in China is currently in sea transit. First gas production is targeted for April 2027, subject to project readiness and approvals.
Job Summary
The In-situ Project Engineer will provide field engineering and technical coordination at the Ajaokuta project site. The successful candidate will ensure that site construction works and the installation of China-manufactured modular plant equipment are carried out in accordance with approved designs, vendor instructions, Nigerian regulatory requirements and applicable quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage access to the latest approved-for-construction drawings, specifications, datasheets and vendor documents.
- Review constructability, lifting arrangements, site access, tie-ins, utilities, earthing and fire protection requirements before work commences.
- Raise and track technical queries, Requests for Information (RFIs), field change requests and red-line drawings, ensuring that no undocumented field changes are permitted.
- Verify foundations, anchor bolts, elevations and tolerances against vendor drawings ahead of equipment arrival.
- Prepare and review work packs, method statements, and inspection and test plans, including witnessing inspection points as assigned.
- Support receipt inspections, equipment preservation and damage or shortage reporting for incoming packages.
- Coordinate system boundaries, test packs, mechanical completion walkdowns and turnover dossiers.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical or Instrumentation Engineering.
- At least five years of site or construction engineering experience in oil and gas, process or industrial projects.
- COREN registration or eligibility for registration is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, datasheets and vendor documents.
- Experience with equipment installation, inspection and test plans, and punch-listing.
- Must be hands-on, safety-conscious and comfortable working on site.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong field engineering and technical coordination skills.
- Good understanding of construction quality standards and engineering documentation.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of equipment installation, inspection and mechanical completion processes.
- Strong problem-solving, reporting and documentation skills.
- Good communication and coordination abilities.
- Commitment to safety, accountability and execution discipline.
What We Value
The organisation values execution discipline, evidence-based reporting, clear communication and a willingness to raise concerns early.
Its core values are Accountability, Responsibility, Efficiency, Teamwork and Excellence.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to [email protected], using In-situ Project Engineer as the subject of the email.
Application Closing Date: 10th November, 2026.