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: Shift Principal Operator
Location: Nigeria
Salary Offer: (NGN) – 0 / Monthly
Job Objectives
- Carry out field operational activities within the assigned plant area safely and efficiently to ensure reliable, stable, and sustained production in line with operational and production targets.
- The role is responsible for monitoring plant conditions, executing operational tasks, and supporting safe plant performance while serving as a designated safety-critical position holder and human barrier in accordance with defined bowtie controls.
- The incumbent contributes to the effectiveness of critical risk barriers, responds to operational challenges as required, and is capable of deputizing for the Area Supervisor when designated.
The Person
To be eligible to apply for the SHIFT PRINCIPAL OPERATOR position, candidates 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 8 years working experience in LNG operation.
- Evidence of acquisition of 9 Assessment and Progression (A & P) Skill Blocks.
Core Competencies:
- Plant Operations and Process Monitoring
- HSE Risk Management
- Operational Discipline and Compliance
- Communication and Teamwork
- Problem Solving and Personal Effectiveness
- Innovation, Digital Awareness, and Continuous Improvement
- Operational Excellence and Production 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 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.