VACANCIES IN NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION

NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION

JOB VACANCY

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the National Oil Company of Nigeria and a major player in the Nigerian and International Oil and Gas Industry. Its operations span across the complete Oil and Gas Value Chain covering, Upstream, Midstream and Downstream sectors.

As part of our efforts in repositioning the Corporation for the future and providing a strategic springboard to maximize the benefits accruable to Nigeria and Nigerians from the Oil and Gas Industry and the expected transformation of the Nigerian Petroleum Industry, we are looking to bring on board versatile and ambitious young graduates and experienced professionals driven by excellence and commitment to value creation.

Successful candidates can look forward to a challenging, culturally diverse and team-based workplace. This is in addition to exceptional development opportunities and competitive total reward package offered by the Corporation.

1. GRADUATE TRAINEES (Reference No: GT01)

The Role:
• Undergo the Foundation Skills Training Program and the Initial Professional
Development Program
• Work as part of a team, learning and contributing to the achievement of
business goals and departmental bottom line
• Develop into a well rounded technical professional within 3 – 5 years.

The Ideal Candidate profile:

Candidates should possess a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of second class upper in the following areas:

SCIENCES: Geology, Geophysics, Computer Science, Physics, Surveying
and Mathematics.
ENGINEERING: Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics,
Civil, Environmental, Marine and Computer Engineering, etc.
BUSINESS/FINANCE: Business Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance,
Insurance, Actuarial Science, etc
SOCIAL SCIENCES/HUMANITIES: Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Human Resources,
Political Science, Philosophy, Mass Communications, English,
History, etc
LAW: Law
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES: Pharmacy, Radiography, Laboratory Science, Dentistry,
Occupational Health and Nursing.


 Candidates must have graduated in the last 5 years and must not be more than
29 years by December, 2010.
 Candidates must have completed the mandatory NYSC program by March 2011.
 Good leadership, verbal and written communication and computer skills.
 Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills and have ability to do
well in a multi discipline and culturally diverse workplace.




TRAINEE OPERATORS/TECHNICIANS/TECHNOLOGIST (Reference No: TO.01A/TEC.01B)

The appointee will work with experienced professionals for the safe and efficient operation of the assigned plants on a shift basis.

The Role:
 Operate the process and service units within the prescribed limits to
achieve production targets for quantity and quality, safely and efficiently
 Execute on a daily basis, routine and non-routine operations for the
assigned area taking due care to implement all HSE consideration for the
activity
 Prepare equipment for maintenance in accordance with appropriate procedures
 Participate in shutdowns
 Manage process and service unit’s start-ups and shutdowns competently
without affecting units that are to remain online
 Undertake constant evaluation of plant operating conditions so abnormalities
are promptly resolved
 Ensure effective start-of-shift orientation and shift handover

The Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Possess Higher National Diploma HND (Upper Credit), National Diploma (ND) in
Chemical, Process, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering obtained
at a minimum of Upper Credit
• Have graduated in the last 5 years
• Not more than 29 years old


2. EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS:

The Corporation has attractive career opportunities for the following experienced professionals;

 Reservoir Engineers, Geologists, Geophysicists, Stratigraphers, Petroleum
Engineers and Technologists, Drilling Engineers, Well Engineers, R & D
Specialists etc.
 Electrical, Electronics, Instrument, Inspection and Testing, Project,
Chemical Engineers, Mechanical, and Rotating Equipment Engineers, Safety
Officers, Land and Quantity Surveyors, Welding Technicians, Laboratory
Technologists etc
 HR Advisers, Accountants, Economists, IT Specialists and Computer Engineers,
Legal Officers, Medical Consultants, Community Relations Officers etc.

The Role:
 Provide teams with supervisory and technical leadership required to achieve
business objectives
 Develop and implement Excellence-in-operations strategies
 Drive performance in individual and team positions
 Ensure compliance and statutory regulations etc.

The Ideal Candidate Profile:
Candidates should have at least 6 years post graduation experience from reputed organizations and possess a University Degree/HND with a minimum of second class lower/lower credit in any of the following discipline areas:




SCIENCES: Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics, Stratigraphy, Computer
Science, Physics, Surveying, Mathematics, etc.
ENGINEERING: Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics,
Civil, Instrumentation, Drilling, Process, Environmental,
Pipeline, Marine, Computer Engineering,
Materials/Metallurgical Engineering.
BUSINESS/FINANCE: Business Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance,
Insurance, etc.
SOCIAL SCIENCES/HUMANITIES: Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Human Resources,
Political Science, Philosophy, Mass Communications, English,
History, etc
LAW: Law
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES: Medicine and Occupational Health

 Occupational Health, and Nursing

Candidates must have graduated in the last 6 years with relevant working experience in relevant fields.
 Candidates must not be more than 40 years by December, 2010
 Candidates must have completed the mandatory NYSC program where applicable
 Strong leadership, verbal and written communication and computer skills is
must for these roles
 Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills and have ability to do
well in a multi discipline and culturally diverse workplace.



3. CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT

NNPC also has attractive short term contract job opportunities for experienced professionals above the age of 40 years but under the age of 55, who possess deep technical expertise in the following areas:

Geosciences – Geology; Geophysics, Geomodelling, Geo Chemistry, Sequence Stratigraphy

Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Reservoir Stimulation, Drilling, Well Completions, Production Technology.

General Engineering – Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, Subsea Engineering, Rotating Equipment, Gas Engineering, Facilities Maintenance and Project Management.

New Business Development – Petroleum, Economics, Planning and Portfolio Management.


The major role of successful candidates will be to coach and mentor young professionals who will be allocated to them for technical development. In addition, they are expected to function as discipline experts who will play the role of technical authorities in their respective disciplines.

Successful candidates will be offered contract appointment for an initial period of 2 years, renewable on basis of performance and value created.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
If you meet the requirements for the above positions and are interested in pursuing a career with NNPC, please log on to recruitment.nnpcgroup.com to complete the online application form and upload your CV and credentials.

Please note the following:
Access to website and application is free of charge
No paper application will be accepted

Applicants are to submit only one (1) application as multiple applications may result in disqualification.

NNPC will not be responsible for application submitted on any website outside that stated above.

All application closes 31st December, 2010

Experienced professionals are to indicate Job Reference indicator for the position they wish to apply for. Details are available at the NNPC website recruitment.nnpcgroup.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.