SLB (formerly Schlumberger), one of the world’s biggest energy technology companies, is recruiting Graduate Technical Interns in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. There are three tracks, so there’s a role for engineering degree holders, HND holders and technical certificate holders. Interns get hands-on experience in oilfield operations, equipment and safety while working alongside SLB’s engineers and specialists.
Deadline: SLB hasn’t published a closing date, so apply as soon as possible.
At a Glance
| Employer | SLB (formerly Schlumberger) |
| Programme | Graduate Technical Internships |
| Location | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Tracks | Field Engineer Intern · Field Specialist Intern · Mechanical and Electrical/Electronics Technician Intern |
| Minimum grade | 2:1 degree, or 2:1-equivalent HND or technical certificate, depending on the track |
| NYSC | Must be completed |
| Graduated | No more than 3 years ago, including NYSC |
| Deadline | Not published. Apply early. |
The Three Internship Tracks
1. Field Engineer Intern
For: holders of at least a 2:1 degree in engineering or equivalent.
- Support engineers and technicians during field operations
- Prepare equipment, tools and materials for jobs
- Collect, monitor and analyse field data
- Help with job reports, documentation and post-job reviews
- Take part in safety meetings, toolbox talks and briefings
2. Field Specialist Intern
For: holders of an HND in engineering or equivalent, with the 2:1-equivalent minimum SLB lists.
- Prepare, test and deploy service equipment
- Support field jobs under supervision
- Monitor operations and help with troubleshooting
- Help maintain service quality and equipment reliability
- Join job planning, debriefs and improvement work
3. Mechanical and Electrical/Electronics Technician Intern
For: holders of an HND, diploma or technical certificate in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or equivalent, with the 2:1-equivalent minimum SLB lists.
- Assemble, test, maintain and repair tools and equipment
- Carry out inspections and preventive maintenance
- Track inventory and keep equipment records
- Keep tools, equipment and work areas safe and organised
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in real oilfield operations with a global energy company
- Practical training in data acquisition, equipment deployment and maintenance
- Strong grounding in health, safety and environment (HSE) standards
- Work with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians and field specialists
- SLB on your CV, a name recognised across the oil and gas industry
SLB’s posting doesn’t say whether the internship is paid or how long it lasts. Ask about this if you’re shortlisted.
Eligibility
- The minimum grade for your track: a 2:1 engineering degree for Field Engineer, or a 2:1-equivalent HND, diploma or technical certificate for the other two tracks.
- NYSC completed.
- A fresh graduate: no more than 3 years since graduating, including your NYSC year.
- A solid hands-on electronics or mechanical background. SLB says this is essential.
- Willing to follow SLB’s quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) rules.
- Quick to learn, good at problem-solving, and good at speaking and writing.
How to Apply
- Decide which track fits your qualification: degree, HND or technical certificate.
- Update your CV to highlight practical work, such as SIWES/IT placements, workshop experience, projects and any electronics or mechanical repairs.
- Open SLB’s official job page (link below) and click Apply Now.
- Create an account or log in, then complete and submit your application.
Apply for SLB Graduate Technical Internships in Port Harcourt (official page)
Stay safe: SLB doesn’t charge application fees. Apply only through SLB’s official careers site.
Tips
- Prove your hands-on skills. SLB calls a practical electronics or mechanical background “essential”, so give real examples of things you’ve built, fixed or tested.
- Show safety awareness. Mention any HSE training or certificates, or safety practices from your SIWES placement.
- Check your dates. If you graduated more than 3 years ago, counting NYSC, you won’t qualify.
- Prepare for aptitude tests in numerical, mechanical and logical reasoning, which are common in oil and gas recruitment.
