SLB Graduate Technical Internships 2026 Port Harcourt: How to Apply

Quick answer: SLB (the company most Nigerians still call Schlumberger) is accepting applications for Graduate Technical Internships based in Port Harcourt. There are three tracks: Field Engineer Intern, Field Specialist Intern, and Mechanical and Electrical/Electronics Technician Intern. To qualify you need at least a Second Class Upper (2:1) in an engineering or related technical qualification, a completed NYSC, and no more than three years since graduation (NYSC year included). The official posting on SLB's careers site carries no closing date, so apply early. Applying is free and happens only on SLB's own careers site.

Key takeaways

Employer: SLB, the oilfield services and technology company formerly branded Schlumberger. The roles sit in its Nigeria operations and are listed under the Port Harcourt location.
Three internship tracks are open: Field Engineer Intern (engineering degree), Field Specialist Intern (engineering HND) and Technician Intern (HND or technical certificate in electronic, electrical, mechanical or mechatronics fields).
Common requirements across all three: minimum 2:1, NYSC completed, graduated within the last three years including the service year, and a solid hands-on electronics or mechanical background.
SLB has not published a stipend, an internship length or an application deadline for these roles. Figures you see elsewhere are estimates, not SLB's.
Two further SLB internships are live in Nigeria at the time of writing: a Logistics Specialist Intern in Port Harcourt and a Sales Support Intern in Lagos.

Last updated: 23 October 2026. Status checked on the official SLB careers site the same day.

Oil and gas remains one of the few sectors in Nigeria where a technical internship can lead directly into a well-paid field career, and SLB is one of the largest oilfield service companies working in Nigeria. Its Port Harcourt base is where these technical roles are located, so these internships are a realistic first step for engineering graduates who want to work on rigs, in workshops and on client sites rather than behind a desk. This guide explains what each track involves, who qualifies, how to apply on the official portal and how to spot the fake "Schlumberger recruitment" pages that appear whenever the company opens an intake.

What are the SLB Graduate Technical Internships?

The Graduate Technical Internships are an entry-level intake that SLB runs for recent Nigerian graduates from engineering and technical backgrounds. The official posting describes the programme as hands-on exposure to oilfield operations, data acquisition, equipment deployment and operational workflows, with an emphasis on building core engineering and HSE (health, safety and environment) competence. In practice interns are attached to experienced engineers, field specialists and technicians and learn by supporting live operations under supervision.

SLB is a global technology company serving the energy industry. It changed its brand from Schlumberger to SLB in 2022, which is why you will see both names used for the same opportunity. In Nigeria it operates from Lagos and Port Harcourt, and the technical internships are tied to the Port Harcourt operational base.

The three internship tracks and who each one is for

SLB has bundled three distinct roles into one posting. Read the requirements carefully, because the qualification that gets you into one track does not automatically qualify you for another.

Field Engineer Intern

This track is aimed at university graduates with an engineering degree. Interns support engineers and technicians during operations, help prepare equipment, tools and materials, take part in data collection and basic analysis of field data, help with job documentation and post-job reviews, and attend safety meetings and toolbox talks. The posting asks for:

A minimum Second Class Upper (2:1) degree in an engineering field or equivalent.
Completed NYSC.
Not more than three years since graduation, counting the NYSC year.
A solid hands-on electronics or mechanical background.

Field Specialist Intern

This is the HND route into field work. Field Specialist interns assist with preparing, testing and deploying service equipment, support field jobs under supervision, monitor operational parameters, help with troubleshooting and take part in job planning and debriefs. The requirements mirror the engineer track but with a different qualification:

A minimum 2:1 (Upper Credit) HND in engineering or equivalent.
Completed NYSC and no more than three years post-graduation including NYSC.
A solid hands-on electronics or mechanical background.

Mechanical and Electrical/Electronics Technician Intern

The technician track is workshop and base focused rather than rig focused. Interns help assemble, test, maintain and repair tools and equipment, carry out basic inspections and preventive maintenance, support inventory tracking and keep work areas organised and safe. Requirements:

A minimum 2:1 HND or a technical certificate in Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or an equivalent discipline.
Completed NYSC and no more than three years post-graduation including NYSC.
A solid hands-on electronics or mechanical background.

Across all three tracks SLB also lists the same soft requirements: the ability to follow directions and comply with its Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) procedures, a client and service-quality focus, quick learning, strong problem-solving and good written and spoken communication.

Eligibility checklist before you apply

Use this list to confirm you meet the stated requirements. If you fail any of the first three, the application is unlikely to pass the initial screen.

Class of qualification: at least a Second Class Upper (BSc/BEng) or Upper Credit (HND). A 2:2 or Lower Credit does not meet the stated minimum for any of the three tracks.
NYSC: you must have completed national service. The posting says "completed NYSC", so serving corps members should wait for their discharge certificate before applying.
Graduation window: no more than three years since graduation, and SLB counts the NYSC year inside that window. A 2023 graduate who finished NYSC in 2024 is still inside it; a 2022 graduate is not.
Discipline: engineering for the two field tracks; electronic, electrical, mechanical or mechatronics for the technician track. "Equivalent" fields are accepted, so a petroleum, chemical or instrumentation engineering graduate should still apply to the engineer track.
Practical background: SLB stresses hands-on electronics or mechanical experience. SIWES placements, final-year projects, workshop training and relevant NYSC postings all count, so make sure they appear on your CV.
Location: the roles are in Port Harcourt. SLB has not said whether it provides relocation support, so be ready to be based in Rivers State.

How to apply on the official SLB careers site

There is only one route in: SLB's own careers portal. Nothing is done through WhatsApp groups, agents or third-party forms.

Open the official posting, "Graduate Technical Internships – Nigeria, Port Harcourt", on the official SLB careers site. Check that the address bar shows the SLB careers domain before you enter any details.
Click "Apply Now" and create an SLB careers account with an email address you check daily. If you already have one from a previous application, log in instead of creating a duplicate.
Prepare a one- to two-page CV that names your qualification and class (for example "BEng Electrical Engineering, Second Class Upper"), your NYSC completion year, and concrete hands-on experience: SIWES, workshop projects, equipment you have worked with and any HSE training. Field recruiters look for practical evidence, not just grades.
Complete the online form, upload your CV and submit. Keep copies of your degree or HND certificate, NYSC discharge certificate and transcripts ready, because they are normally requested at later stages.
Note the posting shows no closing date. Openings without a published deadline usually close once SLB has enough applicants, so apply as soon as your documents are ready rather than waiting.

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Other SLB internships open in Nigeria right now

Two more SLB internship postings were live on the careers site when this article was checked. They are separate applications with different requirements.

Logistics Specialist Intern, Port Harcourt: for recent graduates (not more than two years post-graduation) with a bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, procurement, business administration or a related social science field; NYSC completed; Microsoft Office skills; knowledge of Nigerian logistics rules and processes; SAP knowledge is a plus. Posting: SLB careers, job 87352.
Sales Support Intern, Lagos: for a recent geoscience graduate who has completed NYSC and is comfortable with Microsoft Office. The intern supports proposal and quote preparation for customer requests. Posting: SLB careers, job 84332.

What SLB has not published

To keep this guide honest, here is what the official postings do not say, so you can ignore any page that claims otherwise:

Stipend or salary: no monthly allowance is stated for any of the internships. Any "SLB intern salary" figure online is an estimate.
Duration: the posting does not say how long the internship runs or whether it converts into a permanent field engineer or specialist role.
Deadline: no closing date appears on the official page. Some job boards quote mid-November 2026, but SLB has not published that, so treat the role as open only while it stays on the SLB careers site.
Selection steps: the posting does not describe assessments or interview rounds. Expect at least a screening of your application and an interview, and prepare for technical questions on your core discipline and on safety.

How to avoid fake Schlumberger recruitment pages

Because Schlumberger is a well-known name, scam pages reuse it constantly. Protect yourself with a few simple checks:

Apply only on SLB's official careers site. The official postings send every applicant to that site, so treat Telegram channels, WhatsApp groups, Facebook pages, Google Forms and "agents" offering the same role as suspect.
Never pay anything. There is no application fee, "processing fee", medical fee or training deposit. A request for money at any stage means the page is fake.
Ignore messages promising a guaranteed slot or an interview date in exchange for your bank details or a payment.
Be wary of pages that invent a salary, a deadline or an age limit; none of those appear in the official postings.

How to make your application stand out

Lead your CV with practical work. Describe the equipment you handled during SIWES or your final-year project, the tools you used and what you fixed or measured.
Show you understand field life. Mention any experience with shift work, remote sites, physically demanding tasks or safety procedures.
Use the language of the posting: quality, service, HSE compliance, problem-solving, teamwork. Recruiters screen for these words because they reflect how SLB evaluates field staff.
Pick the right track. An engineering degree holder should apply to Field Engineer, an HND holder to Field Specialist, and a technical certificate holder to the Technician role. Applying to the wrong track wastes your one shot.
Keep your SLB account email and phone number active. Shortlisting calls and assessment invitations often come at short notice.

Frequently asked questions

Is the SLB Graduate Technical Internship open to HND holders?

Yes. The Field Specialist Intern track requires a minimum Upper Credit (2:1) HND in engineering, and the Technician Intern track accepts an HND or a technical certificate in electronic, electrical, mechanical or mechatronics fields. The Field Engineer track is for degree holders.

Can I apply if I have not finished NYSC?

No. All three tracks state that applicants must have completed NYSC. Finish your service year, obtain your discharge certificate and then apply, as long as you are still within three years of graduation.

Is there an application deadline for the SLB internship in Port Harcourt?

SLB has not published a closing date on the official posting. Roles without a stated deadline can close at any time once enough applications arrive, so submit yours as early as possible.

How much does SLB pay interns in Nigeria?

SLB has not published a stipend for these internships. Any figure quoted on other sites is not from the company. You can ask about pay if you reach the interview stage.

Does it cost anything to apply?

No. Applications go through the official SLB careers site and are free. Anyone asking for a fee, a deposit or your bank details is not SLB.

Next steps

If you meet the requirements, prepare your CV today and submit on the official portal before the posting closes. If you do not qualify for SLB, browse other live oil and gas jobs in Nigeria and internships in Nigeria on Jobsiz, or check the current openings in Port Harcourt. For the wider picture on structured entry schemes, read our guide to graduate trainee programmes in Nigeria, and if you are still serving, our NYSC PPA guide explains how to turn a placement into a job.

Sources

Written by the Jobsiz Editorial Team. Every requirement above was checked against the official SLB careers postings on 23 October 2026. If SLB updates or closes the posting, the official page takes precedence over this guide.

SLB (Schlumberger) Graduate Technical Internships 2026: Port Harcourt Roles, Requirements and How to Apply