Vacancies at WAEP

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WEST AFRICAN EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPANY

POSITION: OPERATIONS SUPPORT COORDINATOR

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

LOCATION: LAGOS / OPERATIONAL LOCATION, NIGERIA

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME

REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS MANAGER / DESIGNATED OPERATIONS LEAD

ABOUT THE ROLE

West African Exploration and Production Company is seeking an experienced Operations Support Coordinator to coordinate operational support activities across offshore and onshore operations.

The successful candidate will support production, maintenance, logistics, marine, wells and other operational functions by ensuring effective planning, resource readiness, documentation, reporting and cross-functional coordination for safe, reliable and efficient field activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate day-to-day operational support requirements across offshore and onshore operations.
2. Develop and maintain operational plans, look-ahead schedules, action trackers and readiness status reports.
3. Coordinate personnel, materials, equipment, vessels, transportation and other logistics requirements.
4. Monitor operational priorities, constraints and outstanding actions and escalate potential delays or conflicts.
5. Support shutdowns, maintenance campaigns, well activities, project interfaces and other operational programmes.
6. Coordinate daily and weekly operations meetings and follow up on agreed actions.
7. Maintain accurate operational records, activity reports, dashboards, handover information and supporting documentation.
8. Support the preparation and tracking of operational work programmes, budgets, purchase and service requirements and cost information.
9. Interface with contractors, vendors, shore-base teams and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of operational support services.
10. Support compliance with HSE requirements, Permit to Work interfaces, SIMOPS controls, operational procedures and emergency-response arrangements.
11. Track operational performance indicators, identify recurring constraints and support continuous improvement initiatives.
12. Ensure effective communication and information flow between offshore and onshore teams and relevant corporate functions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Operations planning and coordination.
2. Offshore and onshore operational support.
3. Integrated activity and readiness planning.
4. Logistics and resource coordination.
5. Operational reporting and documentation.
6. HSE and SIMOPS awareness.
7. Contractor and stakeholder coordination.
8. Cost and schedule awareness.
9. Problem solving and prioritization.
10. Communication and cross-functional teamwork.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

1. Timely delivery of operational support requirements.
2. Operational readiness and activity schedule adherence.
3. Timely closure of operational actions and constraints.
4. Accuracy and completeness of operational reports and documentation.
5. Effectiveness of logistics and resource coordination.
6. Compliance with HSE and operational procedures.
7. Reduction in delays attributable to support or coordination gaps.
8. Internal stakeholder satisfaction with operations support.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
2. Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in operations support, coordination or related functions.
3. Experience within the upstream oil and gas industry is preferred.
4. Practical exposure to offshore and onshore production operations, logistics, maintenance, marine or wells interfaces is strongly preferred.
5. Relevant professional certification in project management, operations, logistics or HSE is an added advantage.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2026

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should send their CV to:

EMAIL: careers@waepco.com

SUBJECT: OPERATIONS SUPPORT COORDINATOR APPLICATION

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.