Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) – hiring Shift Operator

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) is a globally competitive energy company improving lives sustainably. Incorporated in 1989, NLNG plays a critical role in harnessing Nigeria’s natural gas resources for domestic and international markets, while driving long term economic and social value.

We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Shift Operator

Requisition Number: 133
Location: Nigeria

Job Objective 

• To carry out daily field operational activities in the assigned plant area in a safe and efficient manner to ensure steady and sustained production in line with daily production targets.
• Perform the role of a safety critical position holder and a safety critical human barrier as defined in the bowties to ensure the effectiveness of the control barriers.

The Person
To be eligible to apply for the OPERATOR position, candidate should possess:

• A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Chemical, Instrumentation and Control, Petroleum/Gas, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering Civil, Structural, Environmental, Marine, Metallurgical, Materials or Software Engineering obtained at a minimum of Upper Credit level.
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in LNG operations.
• Skill in LNG process and auxiliary operating areas (Gas Transmission, NG treatment, NG Pre-cooling and Liquefaction, Liquid Handling unit, LNG utilities, Storage and Loading).

Core Competencies:

• Plant Operations and Process Monitoring.
• HSE Risk Management and Safety Compliance.
• Emergency Response Preparedness.
• Problem Solving and Operational Decision-Making.
• Communication and Team Collaboration.
• Digital Awareness and Continuous Improvement.
• Operational Excellence and Reliability.

Understand the Role before yo Apply:
These are hands-on, safety-critical plant roles. Successful candidates must be willing and able to:

• Work the prescribed shift rotation.
• Work at heights and above water, particularly at the loading jetties, where required.
• Participate in emergency response and serve on the First Intervention Team (FIT) as required.
• Wear prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently.
• Maintain a clean-shaven face while on shift rotation for effective use of Breathing Apparatus (BA), and ensure head hair allows the safe and proper use of helmets and other PPE.
• Meet applicable fitness-to-work requirements.
• Comply with all applicable HSE, operational and emergency-response requirements.

Application Deadline 
Tuesday, 17th November 2026.

METHOD OF APPLICATION 

Interested and qualified candidates should use link below to apply.

Click here to apply online

Mandatory Documents

• Attachment of the underlisted certificates (copies) is Mandatory:
  • HND Certificate.
  • NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate
  • Birth Certificate or Declaration or Age
  • Evidence of Change of Name (where applicable)
  • Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Applications must include copies of the relevant certificates/documents listed.
  Applications without the mandatory attachments will NOT be considered.

Appliction Declaration

• By applying, candidates confirm that they have read and understood the advertised duties, working conditions and essential role requirements, and that the information provided is complete and accurate.
• Material misrepresentation, omission, falsification or concealment may result in disqualification, withdrawal of an offer or termination of employment, subject to applicable Company policy and law.
• Selection and continued employment are subject to satisfactory verification of information provided and applicable pre-employment and fitness-to-work requirements.

Note

• Applications must include all mandatory documents specified for the position.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only applications completed through the NLNG  job portal are valid.

Important Notice

• NLNG does not demand payment from applicants or appoint agents to assist with applications.
• Only successful candidates at each stage will be contacted.
• Candidates should rely only on information from official NLNG channels.
• By applying, candidates consent to Nigeria LNG Limited processing their personal data to assess suitability for employment, in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements.