Tag: Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited.

  • Senior Dive Inspection Lead

    Company: Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited.

    Location: Lagos

    Job Type: Contract

    Apply Before: 2026-07-24

    Job Description

    Job Purpose
    The Senior Dive Inspection Lead is responsible for the planning, coordination, supervision, and execution of underwater inspection activities associated with offshore structures, subsea pipelines, risers, jackets, platforms, and other subsea assets.
    The role provides technical leadership to diving and inspection teams, ensuring that all operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations.
    Key Responsibilities
    Technical Responsibilities:
    Lead and supervise offshore diving and underwater inspection operations.
    Develop and review inspection procedures, method statements, work packs, risk assessments, and inspection execution plans.
    Coordinate underwater inspections of offshore structures, jackets, pipelines, risers, subsea facilities, mooring systems, and associated assets.
    Review inspection findings, video recordings, photographs, and survey data to assess asset integrity and condition.
    Ensure compliance with approved inspection methodologies and client specifications.
    Provide technical recommendations regarding repairs, maintenance, anomaly management, and integrity improvement programs.
    Support Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance (IRM) campaigns and subsea intervention activities.
    Prepare and review technical reports, inspection summaries, and integrity assessment recommendations.
    Coordinate inspection activities involving divers, ROVs, survey personnel, and engineering teams.
    Leadership and Supervision:
    Direct and supervise dive inspection personnel, offshore inspectors, and subcontractors.
    Manage daily diving operations and ensure efficient utilization of personnel and equipment.
    Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and operational briefings.
    Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to junior personnel and local staff.
    Support competency development and knowledge transfer initiatives.
    Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities:
    Ensure all diving and inspection activities comply with company HSE policies and procedures.
    Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to IMCA and industry best practices.
    Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard Identification (HAZID), and risk assessment activities.
    Monitor diving operations to ensure compliance with approved safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.
    Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.
    Project Management Responsibilities:
    Assist with project planning, scheduling, manpower allocation, and resource management.
    Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of diving spreads, inspection equipment, and offshore personnel.
    Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
    Interface with clients, vessel management teams, contractors, and regulatory representatives.
    Prepare daily progress reports and final project close-out documentation.
    Qualifications
    Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering, Marine Technology, Oceanography, Inspection Technology, or a related discipline.
    Professional certifications in diving, underwater inspection, or subsea operations.
    Membership of a recognized engineering or inspection professional body is advantageous.
    Experience:
    Minimum of 25 years’ offshore construction barge and diving vessel experience related to offshore structural and pipeline projects.
    Minimum of 20 years’ experience as an Offshore Construction Diving Supervisor, Diving Superintendent, or Senior Dive Inspection Lead.
    Extensive experience in underwater inspection, offshore structural inspection, subsea pipeline inspection, and integrity management activities.
    Proven experience supporting offshore construction, inspection, repair, maintenance, and subsea intervention projects.
    Demonstrated experience managing diving operations in shallow-water, deepwater, and complex offshore environments.
    International offshore project experience is highly preferred.
    Required Certifications:
    IMCA-Recognized Diving Supervisor Certification.
    CSWIP 3.4U Underwater Inspection Certification (or equivalent).
    BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS.
    HUET Certification.
    Offshore Medical Certificate.
    First Aid and HSE Training Certifications.
    Any client- or project-specific certifications as required.
    Technical Skills:
    Expert knowledge of offshore diving operations and underwater inspection methodologies.
    Extensive experience in structural inspection, pipeline inspection, cathodic protection surveys, and subsea integrity assessment.
    Strong understanding of offshore construction and subsea asset integrity management.
    Ability to interpret engineering drawings, inspection reports, and subsea asset documentation.
    Familiarity with IMCA, DNV, API, ISO, and offshore industry standards.
    Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and technical reporting software.
    Experience coordinating diving spreads, inspection equipment, and offshore support vessels.
    Competencies:
    Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.
    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
    Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    Effective planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
    Ability to make sound decisions under pressure in offshore environments.
    Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
    Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
    Ability to work effectively in multicultural and international project environments.
    Preferred Additional Requirements:
    Experience on major offshore structural integrity, pipeline integrity, and subsea inspection projects.
    Proven capability in mentoring and transferring technical knowledge to local personnel.
    Experience supporting Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance (IRM) campaigns and subsea asset integrity programs.
    Familiarity with offshore construction vessels, diving support vessels (DSVs), and subsea inspection technologies.

    How to Apply

    Send application to career@ppnl.com.ng

    Apply Now

    Source: HotNigerianJobs

  • SURF Manager (Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines Manager)

    Company: Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited.

    Location: Lagos

    Job Type: Contract

    Apply Before: 2026-07-24

    Job Description

    Job Purpose
    The SURF Manager is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and execution of Subsea Umbilicals, Risers, and Flowlines (SURF) engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and integrity management activities.
    The role provides strategic leadership and technical oversight to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of SURF systems throughout the project lifecycle while ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
    Key Responsibilities
    SURF Project Leadership:
    Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of SURF projects from concept selection through commissioning and handover.
    Manage multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning teams.
    Develop and implement project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
    Ensure project objectives relating to safety, quality, cost, and schedule are achieved.
    Interface with clients, contractors, vendors, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders.
    Engineering and Technical Oversight:
    Provide technical leadership for the design, fabrication, installation, and operation of:
    Subsea flowlines
    Rigid and flexible pipelines
    Risers
    Umbilicals
    Jumpers
    Pipeline end terminations (PLETs)
    Pipeline end manifolds (PLEMs)
    Subsea structures and tie-in systems
    Review and approve engineering deliverables, design studies, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
    Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
    Support concept selection, FEED, detailed engineering, and operational readiness activities.
    Offshore Installation and Construction Management:
    Oversee offshore installation campaigns involving pipelay, riser installation, umbilical installation, subsea structures, tie-ins, and commissioning activities.
    Review installation procedures, marine spread requirements, risk assessments, and execution plans.
    Coordinate offshore construction vessels, installation contractors, and support teams.
    Monitor project progress and offshore execution performance.
    Support mobilization, offshore readiness reviews, and project assurance activities.
    Asset Integrity and Operational Support:
    Develop and implement SURF integrity management and inspection programs.
    Support Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance (IRM) activities and subsea intervention campaigns.
    Review integrity assessments, anomaly investigations, and fitness-for-service evaluations.
    Provide technical support for operational issues, repairs, modifications, and life-extension projects.
    Ensure long-term reliability and performance of SURF assets.
    Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities:
    Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities.
    Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
    Lead HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, JSA, and risk assessment activities.
    Ensure safe execution of offshore and onshore project activities.
    Participate in incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
    Project Controls and Commercial Management:
    Monitor project costs, schedules, risks, and resource utilization.
    Participate in contract management, change management, and claims evaluation processes.
    Support procurement, vendor management, and contractor performance monitoring.
    Provide regular project status reports and management updates.
    Knowledge Transfer and Team Development:
    Mentor and develop local engineers and project personnel.
    Lead structured knowledge transfer and competency development programs.
    Support succession planning and local content development initiatives.
    Promote continuous improvement and lessons-learned programs.
    Qualifications
    Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related engineering discipline.
    Master’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration is advantageous.
    Professional engineering registration or membership of a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
    Experience:
    Minimum of 25 years’ experience in subsea engineering, SURF engineering, offshore construction, or project execution within the oil and gas industry.
    Minimum of 20 years’ experience in senior engineering, project management, construction management, or SURF leadership roles.
    Extensive experience managing SURF systems across FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and operations phases.
    Proven experience supporting deepwater and ultra-deepwater field developments.
    International offshore project experience is highly preferred.
    Demonstrated experience leading major EPCI and subsea development projects.
    Required Certifications:
    Professional Engineering Registration or Certification (preferred).
    BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS.
    HUET Certification.
    Offshore Medical Certificate.
    HAZID/HAZOP and Risk Assessment Training.
    Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is advantageous.
    Any client-specific or project-required certifications.
    Technical Skills:
    Expert knowledge of SURF engineering, subsea systems, offshore installation, and asset integrity management.
    Extensive experience with rigid pipelines, flexible flowlines, risers, umbilicals, jumpers, and subsea tie-in systems.
    Strong understanding of deepwater installation methodologies and offshore construction operations.
    Familiarity with DNV, API, ISO, NORSOK, IMCA, and international offshore industry standards.
    Ability to review engineering analyses, installation procedures, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
    Strong project management, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management capabilities.
    Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Primavera P6, MS Project, and engineering management software.
    Competencies:
    Strong leadership and people management skills.
    Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
    Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving capabilities.
    Effective planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
    Ability to manage complex multidisciplinary projects and offshore operations.
    Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
    Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
    Ability to work effectively in multicultural and international project environments.
    Preferred Additional Requirements:
    Experience on major deepwater field developments, subsea tie-backs, brownfield modifications, and offshore expansion projects.
    Demonstrated expertise in SURF integrity management and subsea asset lifecycle management.
    Proven capability in mentoring and developing local engineering personnel.
    Strong understanding of offshore regulatory requirements and international industry standards.
    Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.

    How to Apply

    Send application to career@ppnl.com.ng

    Apply Now

    Source: HotNigerianJobs

  • Safety Inspection Lead

    Company: Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited.

    Location: Lagos

    Job Type: Contract

    Apply Before: 2026-07-24

    Job Description

    Job Purpose
    The Safety Inspection Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing safety inspection activities across project sites, operational facilities, construction locations, fabrication yards, warehouses, and offshore installatio
    The role ensures compliance with company HSE policies, regulatory requirements, client specifications, and industry best practices while promoting a proactive safety culture and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
    Key Responsibilities
    Technical Responsibilities:
    Lead and coordinate routine and specialized safety inspections across operational and project locations.
    Develop and implement safety inspection plans, schedules, checklists, and monitoring programs.
    Conduct workplace inspections to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards, and compliance gaps.
    Verify compliance with applicable HSE regulations, company procedures, client requirements, and international standards.
    Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions arising from inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
    Review safety documentation, permits, procedures, risk assessments, and work methods for compliance.
    Assess the effectiveness of safety controls and recommend improvements where necessary.
    Participate in facility, equipment, and operational safety evaluations
    Prepare inspection reports, findings, observations, recommendations, and follow-up action registers.
    Support HSE audits, management system reviews, and compliance assessments.
    Leadership and Supervision:
    Supervise Safety Inspectors, HSE Officers, and inspection support personnel.
    Coordinate daily safety inspection activities and ensure efficient deployment of resources.
    Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness sessions.
    Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to junior HSE personnel.
    Support competency development programs and promote knowledge transfer to local personnel.
    Foster a positive safety culture and encourage workforce participation in safety initiatives.
    Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities:
    Ensure all inspection activities are conducted in accordance with company HSE policies and procedures.
    Promote compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems and safe work practices.
    Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard Identification (HAZID), and risk assessment activities.
    Monitor workplace compliance with safety requirements, environmental controls, and emergency preparedness procedures.
    Lead safety observation programs and behavioral safety initiatives.
    Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses.
    Ensure timely reporting of incidents, hazards, near misses, and non-conformances.
    Recommend and monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
    Project Management Responsibilities:
    Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordination of safety inspection activities.
    Support project mobilization and demobilization activities from an HSE perspective.
    Monitor safety performance indicators and provide regular progress updates to management.
    Interface with clients, contractors, subcontractors, regulatory authorities, and project teams.
    Support project compliance reviews and readiness assessments.
    Prepare periodic HSE performance reports, inspection summaries, and project close-out reports.
    Qualifications
    Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related discipline.
    Professional qualifications in Occupational Health, Safety, Environment, Inspection, or Risk Management.
    Membership of a recognized HSE professional body is advantageous.
    Experience:
    Minimum of 25 years’ experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental management within the oil and gas, construction, marine, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
    Minimum of 15 years’ experience performing or supervising safety inspections and compliance monitoring activities.
    Proven experience supporting major construction, maintenance, commissioning, fabrication, or operational projects.
    Demonstrated experience in hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, and safety auditing.
    Experience working in both onshore and offshore operational environments is preferred.
    Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies, clients, and contractors.
    Knowledge of local and international HSE regulatory requirements.
    Required Certifications:
    NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent.
    ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor Certification.
    OSHA Professional Certification or equivalent HSE certification.
    HSE Level 3 Certification (or equivalent).
    BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS (for offshore assignments).
    HUET Certification (for offshore assignments).
    First Aid/CPR Certification.
    Incident Investigation Training Certification.
    Any client- or project-specific certifications as required.
    Technical Skills:
    Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental management systems.
    Experience conducting workplace inspections, safety audits, and compliance assessments.
    Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and hazard management processes.
    Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA requirements, and relevant industry standards.
    Familiarity with oil and gas, construction, fabrication, and industrial operational risks.
    Ability to interpret regulations, standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
    Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and HSE reporting software.
    Experience with incident reporting and corrective action tracking systems.
    Competencies:
    Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
    Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
    Effective planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
    Ability to influence safety culture and promote behavioral safety practices.
    Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
    Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
    Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
    Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
    Ability to work effectively within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
    Preferred Additional Requirements:
    Experience on major oil and gas, EPC, offshore, construction, or industrial projects.
    Professional membership with organizations such as Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health, or Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
    Experience implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
    Proven capability in mentoring and developing local HSE personnel.
    Experience supporting contractor management and compliance assurance programs.
    Familiarity with digital inspection systems, HSE management software, and reporting tools.

    How to Apply

    Send application to career@ppnl.com.ng

    Apply Now

    Source: HotNigerianJobs