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23 Nov 2010 - The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the National Oil Company of Nigeria has announced several job and career opportunities including graduate job opportunities. NNPC represents the interests of Nigeria and is a major player in the Nigerian and International Oil and Gas Industry.

Though its operations span across the complete Oil and Gas Value Chain covering, upstream, midstream and downstream sectors, the consensus is that the corporation is yet to fulfill its potential and deliver full value to Nigerians. Indeed the announcement states that the recruitment exercise is based on the need to reposition the Corporation to meet future expectations and provide opportunities to maximize the benefits accruable to Nigeria and Nigerians from the Oil and Gas Industry.

Here is information on requirements for young graduates expected to contribute to the transformation of the Nigerian Petroleum Industry:

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, 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 and Health Sciences: Pharmacy, Radiography, Laboratory Science, Dentistry, Occupational Health, and Nursing.

Candidates must have graduated in the last 5 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.
 

The appointee will work with experienced professionals for the safe and efficient operation of the assigned plants on a shift basis.

Operate the process and service units within the prescribed limited 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 the activity
Prepare equipment for maintenance in accordance with appropriate procedures.
Participate in shutdowns.
Manage process and service unit's start-ups and shutdowns competently 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 Higher National Diploma HND, (Upper Credit), National Diploma (ND) in Chemical, Process, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, obtained at a minimum of Upper Credit
Have graduated in the last 5 years.
Not more than 29 years old
 

Method of Application

If you meet the requirements for the above positions and are interested in pursing a career with NNPC, please log onto NNPC Online Application  to complete the online application form and upload your 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;