Seplat Energy Technical Graduate Trainee Program 2026
Job Description
Seplat Energy Plc is inviting applications for its 2026 Technical Graduate Trainee Programme, a structured early-career development programme designed for young graduates with strong technical ability, curiosity, and growth potential.
This programme is built to attract, train, and develop high-calibre engineering, science, and technical graduates who can grow into long-term technical and operational roles within Seplat Energy.
About Seplat Energy
Seplat Energy Plc is one of Nigeria’s leading independent energy companies, with operations across exploration, production, processing, and energy infrastructure.
The company plays an important role in Nigeria’s energy sector and continues to invest in developing technical talent that can support its operations, projects, and long-term growth.
About the Programme
The Technical Graduate Trainee Programme is a high-impact development programme created to help early-career professionals build the technical competence, industry exposure, and professional skills needed to succeed in the energy sector.
The programme combines:
- Hands-on, on-the-job technical experience
- Structured technical training and engineering learning pathways
- Exposure to real operational and project environments
Graduate trainees will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to industry-grade tools and systems, and develop the foundation required for a long-term technical career at Seplat Energy.
Job Details
- Job Title: Graduate Trainee
- Division: Operations
- Department: Operations
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Function: Production / Engineering
- Experience Level: 1–2 years
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
- Minimum academic grade of Second Class Upper Division (2:1)
- Degree must be in a relevant pure science or engineering discipline
- Minimum of five O’Level credits, including Mathematics and English Language, obtained in one sitting
- Completion of NYSC with a valid discharge certificate or exemption letter
Who Seplat Is Looking For
Seplat is seeking analytical, curious, and technically minded graduates who can demonstrate:
- Strong technical fundamentals
- 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 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
What Trainees Will Gain
Selected candidates will gain practical exposure to Seplat Energy’s technical and operational environment.
The programme is designed to help trainees:
- Build core technical competencies
- Develop engineering problem-solving capability
- Understand real production and engineering operations
- Gain exposure to technical tools, systems, and work processes
- Learn from experienced professionals
- Build professional confidence and workplace discipline
- Prepare for long-term technical and operational roles within the company
Why You Should Apply
This programme is a strong opportunity for graduates who want to build careers in Nigeria’s energy industry.
It offers:
- Structured technical development
- Real field and operational exposure
- Practical engineering learning pathways
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- A foundation for a long-term career in energy
- Opportunity to contribute to real projects and technical operations