Graduate Trainee at Seplat Energy Plc, Lagos

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Overall Purpose of the Job

Seplat Energy Plc. is Nigeria’s leading independent energy company, committed to excellence across exploration, production, processing, and energy infrastructure.

As part of our continued investment in building a strong technical talent pipeline, Seplat Energy is seeking high-caliber engineering and technical graduates to join its 2026 Technical Graduate Trainee Programme.

The Technical Graduate Trainee Programme is a high-impact, structured development programme designed specifically to attract, develop, and retain early‑career professionals with strong technical aptitude and growth potential.

Principal Accountabilities

The programme combines:

• Hands‑on, on‑the‑job technical experience
• Structured technical training and engineering learning pathways
• Exposure to real operational and project environments

Graduates will develop core technical competencies, engineering problem‑solving capability, and professional skills, enabling them to transition effectively into Seplat Energy’s demanding technical and operational roles.

Participants will work alongside experienced professionals, gain practical exposure to industry‑grade tools and systems, and build the foundation for a long‑term technical career in the company.

Education

Skills

We are seeking analytical, curious, and technically minded graduates who demonstrate:

• Strong technical  fundamentals
• Appetite for hands‑on problem solving
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Willingness to learn in a fast‑paced technical environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• High level of curiosity, learning agility, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Digital awareness and openness to learning technical tools and systems
• Proactive attitude and ability to take ownership of assigned tasks