• Application Deadline:
• Position: Pigging Specialist



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Plan and execute pipeline pigging operations for onshore and offshore pipelines.


• Select and prepare appropriate pigs based on pipeline condition, diameter, configuration, and operating requirements.


• Coordinate pig launching and receiving activities.


• Review pipeline drawings, P&IDs, pigging procedures, line lists, and pipeline operating data.


• Verify pipeline readiness before pigging operations.


• Monitor pig movement, pressure, flow, and operating conditions during pig runs.


• Coordinate with pipeline operations, production, maintenance, engineering, inspection, HSE, and logistics teams.


• Troubleshoot pigging problems such as stuck, delayed, or failed pig runs.


• Ensure pigging activities are performed safely and according to approved procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare detailed pigging programs, procedures, risk assessments, and work packs.


• Inspect and verify the condition and suitability of pigs before deployment.


• Confirm launcher and receiver traps are correctly prepared and safe for operation.


• Verify valves, vents, drains, bypasses, isolation points, and associated equipment before pig launch.


• Supervise pig loading, launching, tracking, receiving, and removal.


• Monitor pipeline pressure, flow rate, differential pressure, and other relevant operating parameters.


• Use appropriate pig tracking and detection equipment to monitor pig location.


• Coordinate conventional cleaning pigs, batching pigs, dewatering pigs, gauging pigs, and intelligent inspection tools as applicable.


• Support pipeline integrity activities, including intelligent pigging/in-line inspection (ILI).


• Inspect recovered pigs and document debris, deposits, corrosion products, or other findings.


• Coordinate cleaning, drying, displacement, batching, and product separation operations where required.


• Investigate abnormal pigging conditions and recommend corrective actions.


• Coordinate safe handling and disposal of recovered debris, liquids, and contaminated materials.


• Maintain accurate pigging records, run reports, pressure profiles, and operational data.


• Prepare post-job reports and lessons learned.


• Ensure compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), JSA/JHA, LOTO, confined-space, pressure-control, and pipeline safety requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• HND or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, Pipeline, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Significant experience in pipeline operations, pigging, pipeline maintenance, integrity management, or oil & gas pipeline services.


• Practical knowledge of pigging systems, pig types, launcher/receiver operations, and pipeline configurations.


• Experience with pig tracking, cleaning, gauging, batching, dewatering, and intelligent pigging is advantageous.


• Ability to interpret P&IDs, pipeline alignment sheets, isometrics, operating procedures, and pigging drawings.


• Knowledge of pipeline integrity, corrosion, flow assurance, and operational constraints is an advantage.


• Good understanding of pipeline pressure hazards, hydrocarbon hazards, and safe pigging practices.


• Experience coordinating contractors, specialist pigging companies, and multidisciplinary teams.


• Strong troubleshooting, planning, communication, reporting, and coordination skills.


• Ability to work in onshore, offshore, terminals, flow stations, refineries, and pipeline facilities.