Electrical and Instrumentation Projects Supervisor
About the job
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- A BSc/MSc or similar degree in Electrical/Instrumentation engineering or science.
- At least 5 years of experience in the oil and gas industry in the design of equipment and piping systems.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Excellent mechanical discipline skills.
- Cross-discipline skills in electrical and instrumentation engineering are an asset.
- Lead E&I technicians and subcontractors, ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, and coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to manage projects and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Plan projects, monitor progress, and ensure all work complies with industry regulations and company procedures.
- Define project scopes of work for contractors and vendors to enable accurate design execution and subsequent construction.
- Incorporate health, safety, and environmental aspects into project design and plans from an early stage, ensuring systems comply with Assala Gabon, national, and international regulations and present no danger to staff, resources, or the environment.
- Input material requirements into SAP-BP, provide technical input for quotation evaluations, and expedite material supply through the procurement department.
- Produce E&I engineering deliverables for work execution, including calculation notes, approved-for-construction drawings, site layouts, material specifications, detailed scopes of work, tender documents, P&IDs, cable schedules, logic diagrams, and cause-and-effect matrices.
- Propose and develop E&I engineering solutions to address integrity or operations issues and provide project engineering support.
- Oversee the process from design through asset handover to operations, with accountability for technical content, project coordination, planning, and budget control.
- Lead meetings and work closely with other departments, providing direction.
- Support specialized E&I work on gas motors, gas compressors, generators, injection/export pumps, and regular projects; apply troubleshooting and equipment-maintenance knowledge.
- Cross-discipline skills in electrical and instrumentation engineering are an asset.
About the company
Assala Energy manages onshore oil and gas assets in Gabon, including five operated and four non-operated fields, a domestic pipeline network, and the Gamba Sud export terminal. It increases production by redeveloping mid-life and mature assets through disciplined investment and efficient operations, with production around 40,000 barrels per day in mid-2023. The company differentiates itself by acquiring mid-life assets, leveraging experienced leadership from the Shell transition and Carlyle-backed backing, and pursuing a scaled onshore platform. Its goal is to unlock further value in Gabon's onshore fields and to build a leading Gabonese onshore operator, with Maurel & Prom acquisition to create a larger platform.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 16, 2026 first oil at Grand N’Gongui adds a new production leg.
- Assala reported 57,000 barrels per day in December 2025, up 26.6%.
- Gunvor financed the 2024 acquisition, signaling continued backing for Gabon’s expansion plan.
What critics are saying
- State control after the 2024 GOC takeover ties Assala to Gabon’s fiscal politics.
- Mature fields still decline without constant capex; Grand N’Gongui delays hit 2026 output.
- A 2027 Gabon policy shift or expropriation dispute would cripple cash generation.
What makes Assala Energy unique
- Assala runs Gabon’s core onshore infrastructure, including fields, pipelines, and Gamba Sud.
- Its edge is rejuvenating mature assets through appraisal, redevelopment, and life-extension drilling.
- June 2024 GOC ownership anchors local political access unavailable to foreign operators.
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