Renaissance Africa Energy Company Operations and Maintenance Technician Program 2026
Renaissance Africa Energy Company is inviting applications for its 2026 Operations and Maintenance Technician Program for skilled and experienced technical professionals in Nigeria.
The opportunity is aimed at candidates with relevant technical qualifications and experience in maintenance, field operations, control room operations, oil and gas, energy, manufacturing or related industrial environments.
Application Deadline
25 September 2026
Eligible candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.
About the Operations and Maintenance Technician Role
The Operations and Maintenance Technician will be responsible for carrying out safe, efficient and reliable production operations and first-line maintenance activities across wells, facilities, equipment and associated systems.
The role supports asset availability, production targets and operational integrity through equipment inspection, troubleshooting, testing, repair, production monitoring and control room operations.
All activities must be carried out in accordance with approved company procedures, regulatory requirements and Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) standards.
Job Location and Work Pattern
Field Job Locations
The positions are based across:
- Rivers State
- Bayelsa State
- Delta State
Nature of the Role
Individual Contributor
Work Pattern
Field-based rotational assignment
Rotation Cycle
The role operates on a 21-days-on/21-days-off rotation cycle, or a similar schedule, across applicable onshore, swamp or offshore production locations.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for the following:
Production Operations
- Operate oil and gas facilities, wells and associated assets safely and efficiently in accordance with approved operating procedures and HSSE requirements.
- Execute routine and minor non-routine production operations.
- Carry out equipment isolation, depressurisation and reinstatement activities.
- Monitor production processes and respond appropriately to operational conditions.
Maintenance and Equipment Reliability
- Perform preventive, predictive, corrective and routine first-line maintenance on plant, process equipment and associated systems.
- Inspect, test, troubleshoot, diagnose and rectify equipment and process faults.
- Perform routine equipment servicing, installation, commissioning, calibration, adjustment and functional testing.
- Help minimise equipment downtime and maintain asset reliability.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Monitor plant and equipment performance.
- Collect and accurately record field data.
- Identify potential equipment failures and opportunities for performance improvement.
- Measure, validate and report production volumes accurately.
- Collect required samples for analysis.
- Maintain accurate operational, maintenance and integrity records.
Plant and Facility Response
- Diagnose and respond appropriately to plant and facility upsets.
- Implement approved corrective actions to restore safe and stable operations.
- Support continuous improvement in production, maintenance and overall asset performance.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Applicants should have one of the following qualifications:
- Ordinary National Diploma (OND/ND).
- Full Technological Certificate.
- Advanced Technical Diploma.
- Relevant trade qualification.
- Equivalent qualification in a relevant technical discipline.
Relevant fields may include:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Instrumentation
- Electronics
- Sciences
- Other relevant technical disciplines
Relevant technical certification or professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
Work Experience Requirements
Candidates should have a minimum of two years of relevant experience in technical maintenance, field operations and/or control room operations within an industrial, manufacturing, energy, oil and gas or similar operating environment.
Experience in upstream production operations will be an added advantage, particularly experience gained in:
- Oil and gas
- Petrochemical
- Manufacturing
- Industrial maintenance
Technical Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate competence in the following areas:
- Relevant technical discipline and assigned equipment.
- Preventive, corrective and first-line maintenance practices.
- Equipment and process troubleshooting.
- Root-cause analysis.
- Permit-to-Work systems.
- Task risk assessment.
- Safe isolation practices.
- Interpretation and application of operating manuals and technical drawings.
- Application of procedures, work packs and method statements.
- Completion of operational, maintenance and integrity records.
- HSSE requirements and safety-critical equipment.
- Operations management systems.
- Frontline equipment checks.
- Unsafe Act and Unsafe Condition audits.
Candidates should also be prepared to work on a rotational basis across onshore, swamp and/or offshore locations.
Working knowledge of upstream oil and gas production facilities will be an added advantage.
Behavioural Competencies
Renaissance Africa Energy Company is seeking candidates who demonstrate:
Safety and Accountability
- Strong safety-first mindset.
- Willingness to appropriately intervene when unsafe conditions are observed.
- Self-motivation and dependability.
- Ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Commitment to operational excellence.
Communication and Teamwork
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration.
- Willingness to coach, support and learn from colleagues.
Problem-Solving and Adaptability
- Structured problem-solving skills.
- Evidence-based decision-making.
- Effective planning, organisation and prioritisation.
- Flexibility and resilience.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and improvement.
Candidates should also demonstrate alignment with Renaissance’s values, policies and collaborative ways of working.
Benefits
The provided vacancy information does not specify the benefits associated with the position. Candidates should refer to the official Renaissance careers page and vacancy announcement for any information regarding compensation and employment benefits.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official Renaissance Africa Energy Company careers platform.
Applicants should submit their applications through the proper recruitment channel and ensure that their information and supporting documents are accurate and complete.
Scam Alert
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited states that it does not request monetary payments from applicants during the recruitment process.
Applicants should be cautious of anyone requesting payment for items such as:
- Insurance policies
- Visas or work permits
- HUET training
- HSSE training
- Special job offers
- Other employment-related services
The company also states that it does not use employment forms or process CVs submitted outside its official recruitment websites.
All successful applicants are required to go through a formal, competitive and transparent recruitment process before receiving an employment offer.