Job Vacancies at Savannah Energy

Savannah Energy is a young, high growth, highly ambitious energy company. We are focused on operating in countries where we can make a difference to local communities, where we can play a strategic role in the energy sector and where we can make a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the country.

Our vision is to create a best in class African-focused energy company that we and our stakeholders are proud of. Our five core values of Sustainability, Excellence, Entrepreneurialism, Integrity and Teamwork define the essence of Savannah and underpin our corporate culture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Job Purpose / Objectives

• Oversee and perform advanced level professional Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering function throughout Projects’ and Operations lifecycle in the Organization’s oil and gas processing facilities; – Be the Company’s “go-to-person” for Electrical, Instrumentation and Cathodic Protection related activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as Company representative for the preparation or review of electrical / instrument design deliverables such as Philosophies, Specifications, Single Line Diagrams, Schedules, Datasheets, and preparation of technical requisitions for long lead items, etc.
• Be the focal point for the resolution of all Cathodic Protection, Electrical and Instrumentation engineering related matters across the Organization’s Oil and Gas facilities.
• Provide Electrical & Instrumentation engineering input to other discipline Engineers to ensure optimal designs and ensure design outputs are consistent.
• Active participation in relevant technical reviews such as Design Reviews, HAZOP, SAFOP, SIL, 3D Model, Constructability, etc.
• Assist in the development and completion of Electrical/ Instrumentation/Controls check sheets and checklists for Mechanical Completions, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning.
• Act as the Company representative (as required) to ensure that design work by contractors meets Company specifications and relevant industry codes and standards.
• Ensure that engineering design and work packages are structured properly for effective execution.
• Evaluate technical issues relating to preparation of proposals, and evaluation of equipment for adherence to required performance criteria.
• Perform Electrical and Instrumentation equipment purchasing tasks, such as vendor bid enquiry preparation, vendor bid analysis and vendor selection.
• Review and approve instrument and electrical equipment vendor technical proposals, drawings, operating and maintenance manuals etc. and attend FAT/shop tests, as needed.
• Assist in the resolution of field problems during construction, assessing field recommendations on change, and in the implementation of efficient corrections that can reduce operational problems.
• Coordinate the scope definition, planning and execution of Electrical & Instrumentation equipment upgrade or modification projects.
• Provide adequate Electrical & Instrumentation technical support to on-going Operations on all Organization’s Operating Assets.
• Interface with other disciplines as necessary, to provide support and resolve challenges.
• Ensure compliance with Company's ISO Quality Procedures, Project Quality Plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures.
• Take full ownership of assigned tasks, while interfacing with other disciplines, departments and business units in order to successfully complete tasks.

Job & Main Specifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chartered Status preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years cognate experience in Electrical Engineering in the Oil & Gas industry particularly in the areas of design (conceptual to detailed Engineering), construction, commissioning, start-up and operations of electrical equipment and installations.
• Proven knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems software, tools and techniques
• Knowledge of relevant national and international regulations, specifications, codes and standards
• Ability to Identify and proffer solutions to Electrical, Instrumentation and Cathodic protection challenges across the facilities.
• Possess knowledge of Caterpillar Engines, Compressors and other electrically driven running equipment
• Highly assertive with effective project management skills
• Knowledge of Safety and Quality procedures
• A team player with excellent analytical, problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Ability to distil problems, establish evidence-based facts, determine accurate conclusions, make recommendations and take firm decisions
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadline 
• Flexible and proactive approach to work and willing to work outside core business hours as required.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Job Position: Senior Process Engineer

Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Job Purpose / Objectives

• To provide Process Engineering expertise to aid in the execution of projects and optimize the operation of the Company’s oil and gas processing facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews and provides knowledgeable technical inputs on Process Engineering related technical matters to interfacing disciplines and engineering service providers through projects lifecycle phases
• Act as a focal point for the resolution of process engineering queries raised by various business functions and third parties
• Act as the Company representative (as required) for the preparation or review of process design deliverables to ensure that design work done by contractors meets Savannah Energy standards and relevant industry codes and standards. In particular, API, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, etc.
• Monitors the performance of design contractors and suggests remedial actions where required, to improve schedule and quality performance
• Provides engineering calculations for pipelines, crude oil processing and gas treatment systems. These may include sizing calculations for lines, control valves, relief valves and vessels, hydraulic and flow assurance studies, flare network analysis, etc.
• Participates in Technical reviews including, HAZIDs, HAZOPs, Root Cause Analysis and Risk Assessments and close-out actions raised
• Effectively communicates with the plant operations team to analyze and optimize plant performance and to review the design of brownfield projects
• Seeks to improve working methods, tools and procedures and contribute actively to the Organization meeting its set objectives. Stays up to date with advances in technology 
• Assists project engineers with process engineering aspects of the facilities design including:
  • Evaluating technical issues related to preparation of proposals, and evaluation of equipment for adherence to required performance criteria.
  • Performing process equipment purchasing tasks such as vendor bid enquiry preparation, vendor bid analysis and vendor selection.
  • Budget preparation
• Work with manufacturers during fabrication and provide support to field personnel during site checkouts and commissioning of equipment
• Resolution of field problems during construction, assessing field recommendations on process change recommendations and in the implementation of efficient corrections that can reduce operational problems
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Job & Main Specifications (Education / Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)

• Degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience in the oil and gas industry
• Excellent communication skills, detail oriented and an excellent team player
• Able to meet deadlines, multi-task and work well with people from different disciplines and with varying degree of technical experience 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills and able to use process engineering software programs, such as Aspen Hysys and Aspen Flare System Analyzer.
• Must have exposure to Consultancy, Brownfield Engineering projects, Conceptual studies, FEED, Detailed Design and EPC projects
• In-depth understanding of the process operations of oil and gas operating facilities
• Knowledge of Safety and Quality procedures
• Flexible and willing to work outside core business hours as required.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online