Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) is a major liquefied natural gas company incorporated on 17 May 1989 and operating from Bonny Island in Rivers State, Nigeria. A joint venture owned by NNPC Limited (49%), Shell Gas B.V. (25.6%), TotalEnergies (15%), and Eni (10.4%), it harnesses Nigeria’s natural gas resources to produce and export LNG and natural gas liquids, with a current capacity of about 22 million tonnes of LNG per year from its six-train plant. Driven by the mission to improve lives sustainably, NLNG has played a key role in reducing gas flaring, generating significant revenue and foreign exchange for Nigeria, supporting domestic LPG supply, and contributing to economic and community development while expanding toward greater production capacity through projects such as Train 7.
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Operations Supervisor
Location: Nigeria
Salary Offer: (NGN) – 0 / Monthly
Job Objective
- Lead and supervise all operational activities in own assigned operational area of the Plant to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance.
- The role is responsible for monitoring and controlling operations, optimizing plant conditions, managing start-ups and shutdowns, responding to emergencies, and maintaining production continuity.
- As a designated safety-critical position holder and human barrier, the incumbent plays a key role in preventing and mitigating operational risks in line with established safety controls and bowtie requirements.
- This position supervises and ensures compliance with operating plans, procedures, work instructions, and safety standards.
The Person
To be eligible to apply for the OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR position, candidates should possess:
- A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Chemical, Instrumentation, 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 10 years’ working experience in LNG operations with at least 3 years’ experience in plant operations.
- Evidence of acquisition of the required 12 Assessment & Progression (A&P) Skill Blocks.
Core Competencies:
- Plant Operations Management and Optimization
- HSE and Process Safety Leadership
- Emergency Response and Incident Management
- People Management, Coaching, and Mentoring
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Commercial Awareness and Digital Literacy
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 Closing Date
Tuesday, 17th November 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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.
Application Instructions
All interested candidates should apply only via the NLNG job portal:
- Click on “Accept All Cookies”
- Click on ‘View All jobs ‘
- Click on the advertised position of interest to view the details and apply.
- Log in using your Email and Password. If you are a new user, click on “Create Profile” to register. (You will receive an email confirming your registration. Note: you have not applied for the job yet.)
- Add your name, password and other required data, view the privacy statement, accept and submit.
- Complete the application form, attach /upload copies of relevant documents to update your information and click on ‘Apply’.
- You will receive an email confirming your application is successful.
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.