Planning Engineer (Operations) – Specialization (Reliability)
ACADEMICS
- University degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in any physical or pure sciences discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Physics etc.).
- Master’s degree will be considered as added advantage.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years in a core engineering discipline and 2 years of proven work experience in failure modes and effect analysis, failure investigations using RCAs, 5Ys and Causal learning investigation, Proactive Technical Monitoring, and continuous improvement
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS (ADDED ADVANTAGE)
- Proficient in Data analysis using Excel, Power BI or related software tools (Python etc.)
Professional Certifications
- Trained Causal Learning Level 2 Facilitator will be added advantage.
- Valid/Active Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) membership is an added advantage
- Data entry, data analysis, and Microsoft Excel proficiency
TECHNICAL/LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Purpose:
- Failure Analysis, Threat/Opportunity Management and Reliability improvement system implementation.
- Remote Monitoring, Diagnostics skills, data extraction and analysis from various sources including daily production reports, Energy Component and Plant Information.
Dimensions:
- Onshore and Offshore Production Assets
- Driving standard work processes and engaging with frontline leaders and supervisors for prioritization of threats, problem solving and executing agreed actions
Principal Accountabilities:
- Lead and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Causal Learning sessions.
- Train and mentor staff on monitoring tools, Manage Threats and Opportunity (MTO) processes, RCA methodologies, and reliability best practices.
- Drive and implement reliability process and improvement projects.
- Utilize smart tools such as PI Vision to conduct real-time equipment health surveillance.
- Develop and maintain dashboards to visualize performance trends, anomalies, and reliability risks.
- Collaborate with reliability engineers and cross-functional teams to close out identified threats and unlock opportunities.
- Drive adoption of digital reliability tools (e.g., RCA app, EnhanceX) to strengthen organizational learning.
- Prepare technical reports and reliability insights for leadership review.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal reliability frameworks.
- Develop and implement Threat Management Plans (TMP) to mitigate risks and prevent recurrence of failures.
Soft skills required
- Strong attention to detail and an understanding of causes of underperformance in the Production unit
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Problem-solving abilities to address challenges in PU performance across flares, trips and deferments.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data and present actionable insights.
Key Interfaces:
- Asset Reliability Engineers
- Production Unit Managers
- Production unit Team Leaders, supervisors, and work executors
- AGG Facilities Rehabilitation Engineers
- Maintenance Execution Engineers
- Well Reservoirs and Facility Management Personnel
- Discipline Engineers and Technical Authorities
- Information and Data Technology Engineers
WORK CYCLE
- The work location is mainly IA Port Harcourt with required regular visits to shallow
- Offshore/Swamp and land locations (East & West Renaissance facilities) accessible via
- Helicopter, boat, land vehicle as the business demands.
Method of Application
All application should be sent to info@vagangroup.com and make sure the subject of your mail is the position you are applying for.