Scholarship Overview
Overview
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited is a leading integrated energy company advancing energy security and industrialisation across Nigeria and the African continent. The company is currently recruiting Operations and Maintenance Technicians for permanent, full-time positions based in field locations across Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta States.
This is a technical operations role—not a traditional scholarship or fellowship. However, it represents a significant career development opportunity for qualified African technicians, particularly those from Zimbabwe and SADC countries with relevant technical qualifications and experience in oil, gas, manufacturing or industrial maintenance sectors.
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Position Details
Employment Terms
- Type: Permanent, full-time employment
- Work Pattern: Field-based rotational assignment
- Rotation Cycle: 21-days-on/21-days-off (or similar)
- Locations: Onshore, swamp and offshore production facilities in Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta State, Nigeria
- Nature of Role: Individual Contributor
Core Responsibilities
The Operations and Maintenance Technician executes safe, efficient and reliable production operations and first-line maintenance activities. Key accountabilities include:
- Operating oil and gas facilities, wells and associated assets in accordance with approved procedures and Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) requirements
- Executing routine and minor non-routine production operations, first-line maintenance, equipment isolation, depressurisation and reinstatement
- Carrying out preventive, predictive, corrective and routine first-line maintenance on plant, process equipment and associated systems
- Inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, diagnosing and rectifying equipment and process faults
- Performing routine equipment servicing, installation, commissioning, calibration, adjustment and functional testing
- Monitoring plant and equipment performance, collecting field data, and identifying potential failures
- Measuring, validating and accurately reporting production volumes
- Diagnosing and responding to plant upsets and implementing approved corrective actions
- Interpreting technical drawings, schematics, manuals, classification drawings and instrument loop drawings
- Participating in planned shutdowns, turnarounds, maintenance campaigns and equipment overhauls
- Ensuring all work complies with Permit-to-Work requirements, approved procedures and HSSE standards
- Conducting Unsafe Act/Unsafe Condition audits and implementing corrective actions
- Maintaining accurate records of production, maintenance activities, equipment condition, faults, repairs and materials used
- Collaborating with engineers, supervisors, operators, contractors and technical personnel
Eligibility Requirements
Education and Qualifications
- Ordinary National Diploma (OND/ND), Full Technological Certificate, Advanced Technical Diploma, relevant trade qualification or equivalent
- Qualification must be in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, Electronics, Sciences or another relevant technical discipline
- Relevant technical certification or professional qualification is an added advantage
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in technical maintenance, field operations and/or control room operations
- Experience must be within an industrial, manufacturing, energy, oil and gas or similar operating environment
- Upstream production operations experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, manufacturing or industrial maintenance sectors is an added advantage
Technical Competencies Required
- Competence in relevant technical discipline and assigned equipment
- Understanding of preventive, corrective and first-line maintenance practices
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process failures and contribute to root-cause analysis
- Competence in Permit-to-Work, task risk assessment and safe isolation practices
- Ability to interpret operating manuals, technical drawings, procedures, work packs and method statements
- Ability to complete operational, maintenance and integrity records accurately
- Good understanding of HSSE requirements, safety-critical equipment and operations management systems
- Ability to conduct frontline equipment checks and Unsafe Act/Unsafe Condition audits
- Readiness to work on rotational basis in onshore, swamp and/or offshore locations
- Working knowledge of upstream oil and gas production facilities is an added advantage
Behavioural Competencies Required
- Strong safety-first mindset and willingness to intervene when unsafe conditions are observed
- Self-motivation, dependability and ownership of responsibilities
- Strong communication, listening and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
- Structured problem-solving and evidence-based decision-making
- Effective planning, organisation and prioritisation skills
- Respect for diverse perspectives and willingness to coach, support and learn from colleagues
- Flexibility, resilience and ability to learn and adapt quickly
- Results orientation and commitment to operational excellence
- Strong teamwork, collaboration and integrated delivery behaviours
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Alignment with Renaissance values, policies and collaborative ways of working
Application Process
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Step 1: Visit the official Renaissance Africa Energy careers portal. The company does not use employment forms or process CVs submitted outside this official channel.
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Step 2: Select only ONE advertised role that best aligns with your qualifications, skills and experience. Multiple applications are discouraged.
Step 3: Complete the online application form with the following information:
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- Personal Information: First name, last name, email, phone number
- Professional Information: CV/Resume, academic qualification
- Additional Information: State of origin, gender, state of residence, age range as of December 2026
- Institution attended (official full name)
- Course of study (selected from dropdown list including engineering, sciences, IT and geosciences disciplines)
- Grade classification (Pass, Third Class, Second Class Lower, Second Class Upper, First Class, Lower Credit, Upper Credit, Distinction)
- Academic qualification level
- Year of academic qualification
- Years of experience post graduation (0-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-10 years, 11 years and above)
- Highest educational qualification
- Disability status
- Any required adjustments during recruitment process
- Source of information about the position
Step 4: Accept the Data Privacy Policy and confirm whether to keep your details on file for future opportunities.
Step 5: Submit application before the closing date.
Important Application Notes
- Renaissance Africa Energy does not request monetary payments for employment (no insurance policy, visa/work permit, HUET or HSSE training fees, special job offers, etc.)
- All successful applicants undergo a formal, competitive and transparent recruitment process
- The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits and Career Development
While specific salary and benefit details are not published, the position offers:
- Permanent, full-time employment with a leading integrated energy company
- Field-based rotational work pattern (21-days-on/21-days-off) providing structured work-life balance
- Exposure to upstream oil and gas production operations across multiple facility types (onshore, swamp, offshore)
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and improvement
- Experience with international-standard HSSE management systems
- Potential for career progression within a growing African energy company
Why African Applicants Should Consider This Opportunity
For Zimbabwean and SADC nationals with technical qualifications in engineering and industrial maintenance, this role offers several advantages:
- Relevant experience in Zimbabwe’s mining, manufacturing or energy sectors transfers directly to oil and gas operations
- The rotational work pattern accommodates professionals who may need to maintain connections to home countries
- Renaissance’s focus on African energy security creates long-term career prospects on the continent
- Multicultural team environment values diverse perspectives
- Technical certification from Zimbabwean institutions (City and Guilds, National Diplomas) are explicitly recognised
Scam Warning
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has issued specific warnings about recruitment fraud:
- The company never requests payment for employment
- All legitimate positions appear only on the official careers website
- CVs are only processed through the official online portal
- Any communication requesting payment should be reported as fraudulent
