Join Renaissance African Energy Company as a Project Risk Engineer based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Renaissance is dedicated to driving energy security and industrial growth across Nigeria and the African continent, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions within the energy sector. This key role centers on managing risks for major oil and gas projects vital to Nigeria's energy infrastructure.
As the Project Risk Engineer, you will oversee the identification, evaluation, and management of risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the HA & HB-Buko projects, which aim to supply substantial gas and oil volumes to Nigeria LNG Train-7. Your daily activities include maintaining the Project Risk Management Plan, standardizing risk processes, leading risk identification across engineering and construction phases, and preparing detailed risk reports. You'll also conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analyses, utilizing Primavera Risk Analysis tools to integrate risk data with project schedules and costs.
Ideal candidates will bring an engineering degree with over ten years of oil and gas industry experience, including at least five years in project risk management post-DG3 stage. You should be adept at facilitating risk workshops, coaching risk owners, and applying advanced risk management techniques such as bow-tie analysis. This full-time position demands strong skills in risk registers, cost and schedule analysis, and aligning risk strategies with contractual and regulatory frameworks.
Port Harcourt is a critical hub for Nigeria's oil and gas sector, hosting key projects that drive the nation’s export capacity and energy supply. Working with Renaissance places you at the forefront of high-impact projects contributing to regional energy security and industrialisation. This role offers exposure to complex, multi-disciplinary teams within a vibrant industry landscape.
While the salary details are undisclosed, this position provides a significant career opportunity within a major energy company, ideal for professionals looking to deepen expertise in project risk engineering and progress toward senior risk management roles. The role also offers the chance to influence large-scale energy projects crucial to Nigeria’s economic growth.
To stand out in your application, emphasize your direct experience managing project risk registers, your proficiency with Primavera Risk Analysis, and your ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and procurement teams. Be prepared to provide examples of risk mitigation strategies you have led and quantify impacts where possible to demonstrate your contribution to project success.
We invite qualified professionals to apply for the Project Risk Engineer role before the deadline on 30th June 2026. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative energy projects in Nigeria’s Rivers State with Renaissance African Energy Company.
