About the Role
International Energy Services Limited (IESL), established in 1990, is a premier multidisciplinary energy services company providing integrated solutions across the oil and gas industry. We are currently seeking a dynamic and technically proficient Engineering Manager to lead our project engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all engineering activities performed by contractors and design consultants, ensuring that pipeline systems, HDD crossings, cathodic protection systems, and electrical infrastructure comply with strict company standards, international codes, and project specifications. You will guarantee technical integrity throughout the design, construction support, and commissioning phases while driving collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities- Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams covering pipeline, HDD, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and cathodic protection.
- Review and approve engineering deliverables prepared by EPC contractors and design consultants to ensure compliance with international codes.
- Provide expert technical oversight for pipeline routing, HDD crossing designs, cathodic protection, electrical power distribution, and rehabilitation works.
- Coordinate critical technical interfaces between EPC contractors, design consultants, company engineering teams, and construction supervision personnel.
- Provide robust engineering support during construction, reviewing technical queries, RFIs, and site engineering changes.
- Ensure full compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and environmental standards while supporting HAZID and HAZOP reviews.
- Identify technical risks related to pipeline construction and implement effective mitigation strategies to prevent project failures or delays.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a strong emphasis on cross-product pipelines.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering and technical leadership experience on large-scale pipeline projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing EPC contractors from an Owner or PMC contractor status.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent recognized professional certification.
- Deep understanding of underground cross-country pipelines, HDD operations, engineering design, construction sequencing, and commissioning.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage interfaces, mitigate technical risks, and drive accountability across stakeholders.
- Competitive salary commensurate with industry standards and experience.
- Opportunities to lead high-impact, large-scale energy infrastructure projects in Nigeria and beyond.
- Comprehensive health insurance and professional development support.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment within a leading multidisciplinary energy services firm.