ExxonMobil, one of the world's largest publicly traded integrated energy companies, is recruiting seven technical specialists and supervisors for its Nigeria operations across maintenance, process, integrity, mechanical, instrumentation, electrical, and industrial control systems functions. Roles are based in Lagos with regular offshore visits, or directly offshore. These are experienced technician and specialist-level positions requiring between 3 and 10 years of oil and gas experience, with FPSO background strongly preferred across all roles. ExxonMobil offers industry-leading compensation packages including competitive base pay, housing, transport, and performance-linked bonuses. If your background is in oil and gas technical operations and you have the NYSC discharge certificate to match, apply before the 14th August deadline.
Available Positions
1. Maintenance Coordinator
Location: Nigeria (Offshore)
Responsibilities:
- Identify material needs, source required materials and services, and initiate procurement
- Assist Maintenance First Line Supervisor and Planner in scheduling and execution activities
- Obtain return authorizations, purchase order assignments, and shipping arrangements for material returns
- Update daily work order confirmation based on Maintenance First Line Supervisor status
- Conduct department material and contract invoice reconciliation
- Requirements:
- HNC or equivalent in Mechanical, Materials, Corrosion, Offshore/Marine, Structural Engineering, Metallurgy, or Petroleum Engineering; BSc acceptable with minimum 5 years verifiable oil and gas maintenance experience
- Minimum 5 years relevant maintenance execution experience
- Strong knowledge of oil and gas operations, CMMS (SAP), and Work Management Practices
- Previous offshore or FPSO experience preferred
- Good understanding of P&IDs, ESD, Fire & Gas systems
2. Process Technician
Location: Offshore Nigeria
Responsibilities:
- Develop thorough working knowledge of unit operations, safe operating limits, and control schemes
- Comply with safe work standards including Lock-Out/Tag-Out and Management of Change
- Conduct surveillance and sampling rounds with Operations Excellence mindset
- Monitor equipment, support optimization, and troubleshoot activities
- Execute Emergency Response expectations across practical scenarios
- Requirements:
- Minimum HND in Process or Instrumentation; BSc acceptable with minimum 3 years verifiable process technician experience in oil and gas
- Minimum 3 years relevant oil and gas operator technician experience
- Must be a Nigerian citizen with NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
- Previous FPSO experience preferred
- Knowledge of crude oil processing, DCS, P&IDs, and LOTO procedures
3. Maintenance Integrity Supervisor
Location: Offshore Nigeria
Responsibilities:
- Conduct proactive corrosion engineering surveillance and integrity performance monitoring
- Identify potential risks and develop strategies to prevent equipment failures
- Develop prioritised listing of integrity issues for shutdown and non-shutdown deficiencies
- Execute integrated risk-based and cost-effective integrity management solutions
- Ensure timely recognition and communication of SHE risks related to equipment integrity
- Requirements:
- HNC or equivalent in Mechanical, Materials, Corrosion, Offshore/Marine, or Structural Engineering; BSc acceptable with minimum 5 years integrity execution experience
- Minimum 10 years integrity execution experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory or lead role
- Practical knowledge of Inspection and NDT methods: UT, RT, MPI, DPI, Eddy Current Testing
- Knowledge of corrosion management, cathodic protection, CUI, CUPS, and API 510/570/RBI methodologies
- Previous offshore or FPSO experience preferred
4. Mechanical Specialist
Location: Lagos with regular offshore visits
Responsibilities:
- Implement maintenance design philosophies for specific mechanical equipment
- Provide technical support and coordination across business lines
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and provide operations support
- Serve as mentor and share expertise across the broader organisation
- Support cost management and productivity improvement plans
- Requirements:
- Minimum HND in Instrumentation and Controls or City and Guilds Level 4 in Mechanical; BSc acceptable with minimum 5 years verifiable mechanical technician experience
- Minimum 5 years relevant mechanical technician experience
- Must be a Nigerian citizen with NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
- SAP/CMMS proficiency and ability to read technical and manufacturer manuals
- Specific knowledge of gas and diesel generators, pumps, compressors, HVAC, and process valves
- Previous FPSO experience preferred
5. Instrument Specialist
Location: Lagos with regular offshore visits
Responsibilities:
- Implement maintenance design philosophies for instrument equipment
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot complex instrumentation issues
- Support cost management and productivity improvement plans
- Provide input to training development and delivery
- Serve as mentor and subject matter expert across the organisation
- Requirements:
- Minimum HND in Instrumentation and Controls or City and Guilds Level 4 in Instrumentation; BSc acceptable with minimum 5 years verifiable instrument technician experience
- Minimum 5 years relevant instrument technician experience
- Must be a Nigerian citizen with NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
- Technical knowledge of all types of instrumentation, DCS, PLC systems, pressure/temperature/level instruments, control loops, and control valves
- Previous FPSO experience preferred
6. Electrical Specialist
Location: Lagos with regular offshore visits
Responsibilities:
- Implement maintenance design philosophies for electrical equipment
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot complex electrical issues
- Support turnarounds, new project support, and constructability reviews
- Serve as mentor and subject matter expert across the broader organisation
- Share best practices and provide feedback across business lines
- Requirements:
- Minimum HND in Electrical or City and Guilds Level 4 in Electrical; BSc acceptable with minimum 5 years verifiable electrical technician experience
- Minimum 5 years relevant electrical technician experience
- Must be a Nigerian citizen with NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
- Technical knowledge of HV and LV power distribution, motor drives, alternators, inverters, switchgear, and electrical protection devices
- Previous FPSO experience preferred
7. ICSR Specialist (Instrumentation, Control Systems & Cybersecurity)
Location: Lagos with regular offshore visits
Responsibilities:
- Support cybersecurity, reliability, and integrity of Industrial Control Systems through automation and process control expertise
- Conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement mitigation measures
- Design, deploy, maintain, and enhance cybersecurity solutions across people, processes, and technology
- Perform vulnerability management and reduce attack surfaces within ICS environments
- Support incident detection, response, recovery, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity regulations and company requirements
- Requirements:
- HND in Instrumentation and Controls or City and Guilds Level 4 in Instrumentation; BSc acceptable with minimum 5 years verifiable ICSR technician experience
- Minimum 5 years relevant ICSR technician experience
- Must be a Nigerian citizen with NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
- Technical knowledge of DCS, Emerson, Triconex, and PLC systems
- Familiarity with ESD, Fire and Gas systems, and process safety principles
- Previous FPSO experience preferred
Maintenance Coordinator
Maintenance Integrity Supervisor
Mechanical Specialist
Instrument Specialist
Electrical Specialist
ICSR Specialist
