CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Lextorah LDS

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Lagos, ng on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted October 14, 2025 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

Our client, a leading Nigerian independent integrated energy company, currently playing in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry now wishes to set up an E&P Company with the aim of acquiring, developing, and producing oil & Gas assets safely and efficiently for benefits of all stakeholders. The company is seeking to recruit talented professionals in a wide variety of fields to lead and drive the business.

Bottom-line focused with proven technical and commercial skills to drive delivery of business targets.

Recognized mastery in at least one of upstream technical disciplines with broad knowledge of petroleum engineering or projects management with demonstrable experience in the successful leadership of multi-discipline/cultural teams.

Bachelor degree in Applied Sciences or Engineering with minimum 18 years E&P experience working on multiple projects and operations. Post Graduate degree would be an added advantage.

About this role

Summary

Lead and manage oil & gas operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and stakeholder benefits.

Job title

Chief Operating Officer

Experience level

18+ years

Industry

energy

Location requirements

Lagos, Nigeria; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

petroleum engineeringproject managementleadershipteam management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

upstreampetroleum engineeringproject management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lagos, Nigeria

On-site City