Operations Supervisor at Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG)

Location: Nigeria
Requisition Number: 131
Job Type: Full-time

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) is a globally competitive energy company committed to improving lives sustainably. Incorporated in 1989, the company plays a critical role in harnessing Nigeria’s natural gas resources for domestic and international markets while contributing to long-term economic growth and social development.

NLNG is recruiting qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position of Operations Supervisor.

Job Objective

The Operations Supervisor will lead and supervise operational activities within an assigned plant area to ensure safe, efficient and reliable plant performance.

The successful candidate will monitor and control operations, optimise plant conditions, manage start-ups and shutdowns, respond to emergencies and maintain production continuity. As a designated safety-critical position holder, the individual will also play a key role in preventing and mitigating operational risks in line with established safety controls and bowtie requirements.

The role involves supervising operations and ensuring compliance with operating plans, procedures, work instructions and safety standards.

Requirements and Qualifications

To be eligible for the Operations Supervisor position, candidates must possess the following:

1. A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Chemical, Instrumentation, Petroleum/Gas, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Civil, Structural, Environmental, Marine, Metallurgical, Materials or Software Engineering, with a minimum of Upper Credit.
2. A minimum of 10 years’ working experience in LNG operations, including at least three years’ experience in plant operations.
3. Evidence of acquiring the required 12 Assessment and Progression (A&P) Skill Blocks.

Core Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate competence in the following areas:

• Plant operations management and optimisation.
• Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and process safety leadership.
• Emergency response and incident management.
• People management, coaching and mentoring.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Commercial awareness and digital literacy.

Working Conditions and Essential Role Requirements

This is a hands-on, safety-critical plant operations role. Successful candidates must be willing and able to:

• Work the prescribed shift rotation.
• Work at heights and above water, particularly at loading jetties, where required.
• Participate in emergency response activities and serve on the First Intervention Team (FIT), as required.
• Wear prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently.
• Maintain a clean-shaven face during shift rotation to ensure the effective use of Breathing Apparatus (BA), and ensure that head hair permits the safe and proper use of helmets and other PPE.
• Meet applicable fitness-to-work requirements.
• Comply with all applicable HSE, operational and emergency-response requirements.

Mandatory Documents

Applicants must attach copies of the following documents:

1. HND certificate.
2. NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
3. Birth certificate, declaration of age or other applicable age documentation.
4. Evidence of change of name, where applicable.
5. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Important: Applications without all the mandatory documents specified for the position will not be considered.

Application Declaration

By submitting an application, candidates confirm that they have read and understood the advertised duties, working conditions and essential role requirements, and that all information provided is complete and accurate.

Material misrepresentation, omission, falsification or concealment may result in disqualification, withdrawal of an offer or termination of employment, subject to applicable company policy and law.

Selection and continued employment are subject to satisfactory verification of the information provided and compliance with applicable pre-employment and fitness-to-work requirements.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official NLNG recruitment portal.

Application Portal: Apply for the Operations Supervisor position

Applicants should follow these steps:

1. Visit the official NLNG recruitment portal and click on “Accept All Cookies”, where prompted.
2. Click on “View All Jobs” to access available vacancies.
3. Select the advertised Operations Supervisor position to view the job details and begin the application.
4. Log in using your email address and password. New users should click on “Create Profile” to register.
5. Enter your name, password and other required information, review the privacy statement, and accept and submit.
6. Complete the application form and upload copies of all required certificates and supporting documents.
7. Review your information and click on “Apply” to submit your application.
8. Check your email for confirmation that your application was successfully submitted.

Registering for a profile does not mean that you have applied for the vacancy. Candidates must complete and submit the application form to be considered.

Important Notice

• Applications must be submitted exclusively through the NLNG job portal.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only applications completed through the official recruitment portal are valid.
• NLNG does not charge applicants any fees or appoint agents to assist with recruitment applications.
• Only candidates successful at each stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.
• Applicants should rely only on information published through official NLNG channels.
• By applying, candidates consent to Nigeria LNG Limited processing their personal data for employment assessment in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026.