Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Vacancies

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the National Oil Company of Nigeria and a major player in the Nigerian and International Oil and Gas Industry. Its operations span across the complete Oil and Gas Value Chain covering, upstream, midstream and downstream sectors.'
As part of our efforts in repositioning the Corporation for the future and providing a strategic springboard to maximize the benefits accruable to Nigeria and Nigerians from the on and Gas Industry and the expected transformation of the Nigerian Petroleum Industry, we are looking to bring on board versatile and ambitious young graduates and experienced professionals driven by excellence and commitment to value creation.
Successful candidates can look forward to a challenging, cultural, diverse and team-based workplace. This is in addition to exceptional development opportunities and competitive total reward package offered by the Corporation.

GRADUATE TRAINEES
(Reference No GT01)
The Role
• Undergo the Foundation Skills Training Program and the Initial Professional Development Program;
• Work as part of a team, learning and contributing to the achievement of business goals and departmental bottom line.
• Develop into a well rounded technical professional within 3 – 5 years
The ideal candidate profile
Candidates should posses a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of second class upper in the following areas:
Sciences: Geology, Geophysics, Computer Science, Physics, Surveying and Mathematics.
Engineering: Petroleum f Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Environmental, Marine and Computer Engineering etc.
Business/ Finance: Business, Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Actuarial Science etc.
Social Sciences/Humanities: Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Human Resources, Political Science, Philosophy, Mass Communications, English, History, etc.
Law: Law
• Medical & Health Science: Pharmacy, Radiography, Laboratory Science, Dentistry, Occupational Health and Nursing
• Candidates must have graduated in the last five years and must not be more than 29 years by December, 2010
• Candidates must have completed the mandatory NYSC program by March 2011
• Good leadership, verbal and written communication and computer skills
• Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills and have ability to do well in a multi discipline and culturally diverse workplace

TRAINEE OPERATORS/TECHNOLOGISTS
(Reference No: TO.01A/TEC.018)
The appointee will work with experienced professionals for the safe and efficient operation of the assigned plants on a shift basis.
The Role
• Operate the process and service units within the prescribed limits to achieve production targets for quantity and quality, safely and efficiently
• Execute on a daily basis, routine and non-routine operations for the assigned area taking due care to implement all HSE consideration for activity
• Prepare equipment for maintenance in accordance with appropriate procedures
• Participate in shutdowns
• Manage process and service unit’s start-ups and shutdowns completely without affecting units that are to remain online
• Undertake constant evaluation of plant-operating conditions so abnormalities are promptly resolved
• Ensure effective start-of-shift orientation and shift handover
The Ideal Candidate Profile
• Possess a Higher National Diploma (HND) / National Diploma (ND) in Chemical, Process, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, obtained at a minimum of Upper Credit
• Have graduated in the last five (5) years
• Not more than 29 years old

EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS
THE Corporation has attractive career opportunities for the following experienced professionals:
• Reservoir Engineers, Geologist, Geophysicists, Stratigraphers, Petroleum Engineers and Technologists, Drilling Engineers, Well Engineers, R & D Specialists etc
• Electrical, Electronics, Instrument, Inspection and Testing, Project, Chemical Engineers, Mechanical and Rotating Equipment Engineers, Safety Officers, Land and Quantity Surveyors, Wielding Technicians, Laboratory Technologists etc
• HR Advisers, Accountants, Economist, IT Specialist and Computer Engineers, Legal Officers, Medical Consultants, Community Relations Officers etc.
The Role
• Provide team with supervisory and technical leadership required to achieve business objectives
• Develop and implement Excellence-in-Operation strategies
• Drive performance in individual and team positions
• Ensure compliance and statutory regulations etc
The Ideal Candidate Profile
Candidate should have at least 6 years post graduation experience from reputed organizations and posses a University Degree with a minimum of second class lower in any of the following discipline areas:
Sciences: Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics, Stratigraphy, Computer Science, Physics, Surveying and Mathematics.
Engineering: Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Instrumentation, Drilling, Process, Environmental, Pipeline, Marine, Computer Engineering, Materials/ Metallurgical Engineering.
Business/ Finance: Business, Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Insurance etc.
Social Sciences/Humanities: Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Human Resources, Political Science, Philosophy, Mass Communications, English, History, etc.
Law: Law
Medical & Health Sciences: Medical Consultants
• Candidates must not be more than 40 years by December, 2010
• Candidates must have completed the mandatory NYSC program where applicable
• Strong leadership, verbal and written communication and computer skills is must for these roles
• Musty be a team player with good interpersonal skills and have ability to do well in a multi-discipline and culturally diverse workplace

CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT
NNPC also has attractive short term contract job opportunities for experienced professionals above the age of 40 years but under the age of 55, who possess deep technical expertise in the following areas:
Geosciences - Geology; Geophysics, Geomodelling, Geo Chemistry, Sequence Stratigraphy, Petroleum Engineering Reservoir Engineering, Reservoir Stimulation, Drilling, Well Completions, Production Technology.
General Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, Subsea Engineering, Rotating Equipment, Gas Engineering, Facilities Maintenance and Project Management.
New Business Development - Petroleum Economics, Planning and Portfolio Management.

>The major role of successful candidates will be to coach and mentor young professionals who be allocated to them for technical development. In addition, they are expected to function as discipline experts who will play the role of technical authorities in their respective disciplines.
>Successful candidates will be offered contract appointment for an initial period of 2 years, renewable on basis of performance and value created.

Method of Application
If you meet the requirements for the above positions and are interested in pursuing a career with NNPC, please log onto: http://recruitment.nnpcgroup.com/ to complete the online application form and upload CV and credentials.

Please note the following:
• Access to website and application is free of charge
• No paper application will be accepted
• Applicants are to submit only 1 application as multiple applications may result in disqualification
• NNPC will not be responsible for application submitted on any website outside that stated above.
Experienced professionals are to indicate job Reference indicator for the position they wish to apply for. Details are available at the NNPC website.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 31st December, 2010.