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Job Title: Field Operator – SOKU

Location: Rivers
Job type: Contract
Category: Engineering
Start Date: 1st March 2025

Roles and Responsibilities
The Field Operator support will be responsible for the following:

  • Apply the emergency response procedure where and when necessary.
  • Report and close out UA/UC
  • Serves as PTW signatory
  • Apply the HSSE policy, and legislation applicable to crude oil transfer and export.
  • Adhere to plant operational procedures.
  • Monitor, control and record production rates and performance.
  • Start-up wells and facilities (hot and cold start).
  • Perform basic troubleshooting on wells and facilities to ensure stability.
  • Perform daily first-line monitoring of process parameters and variables.
  • Liaise with maintenance for PM and CM execution as scheduled.
  • Gather daily production data, and determine the production performance.
  • Participate in the console review meetings, Daily notification and YTT review meeting
  • Prepare daily production reports for DPR.
  • Execute daily communication and Shift handover.
  • Ensure optimized chemical injection rates are followed as advised.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to execute planned activities.
  • Prepare the wells and facilities/equipment for (re) commencement of production/processing.
  • Perform monthly well tests and sampling of producing wells.
  • Perform periodic well integrity assurance tasks and activities.
  • Supervise preparation of equipment for maintenance including isolation, draining, steaming,
  • and other procedures as required.

Work Cycle:

  • The work location is a land-field based (Soku Gas plant & Flow Station) accessible via Air.
  • Work is Port Harcourt and you may be required to attend courses in Shell IA PHC or other PHC locations as advised as well as other official assignments
  • The job activity period is daily on a 12-hour (7 am to 7 pm) routine over 21 days.
  • There is a standard 3weeks on and 3weeks off schedule.
  • The successful candidate will manage their own absences with his/her contractor for suitably qualified covers.
  • Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need arises

Requirements

  • Candidates should possess an OND / HND / Bachelor’s Degree in any Discipline.
  • Minimum of 3 years working as a field operations technician or control room operator in an oil and gas-producing field location.
  • Gender: Male/Female.
  • Start Date 1st March 2025

Skills (Added advantage):

  • Ability to read and interpret process engineering flow schemes (PEFS) and process drawings.
  • Basic understanding of Distributed control systems. Preferably Yokogawa DCS
  • Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
  • Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
  • Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
  • Self-motivated and performs under minimal supervision
  • Demonstration of full knowledge of wellhead systems & integrity management (installation, completion and testing of various components and seals)
  • Experience in actuator valves and ESD systems operation.
  • Experience in oil wellhead operations and troubleshooting skills.
  • A good understanding of the working principles of field instrumentation and process automation systems.

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to understand and perform production operations (volume, pressure, flow) calculation.
  • Ability to understand units of various variables i.e., pressure, volume, flow rate etc.
  • Onsite Hazard identification and Risk assessment capability.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Ability to use Frontline maintenance to detect equipment and resolve same before failure.
  • Problem-solving and good analytical skills.

Application Closing Date
8th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Logistics Supervisor (PHC – IA / Kidney Island)

Location: Rivers
Job type: Contract
Category: Logistics
Start Date: 1st March 2025

Roles and Responsibilities
The logistics Supervisor will be responsible for the following:

  • Manage day-to-day incoming and outgoing field materials and equipment, as well as manage safety and environmental issues in his/her area of activities
  • Log in, Monitor, control and record movement and issuance of materials to various field locations
  • Be on daily communications with the Asset Planner, Material Expediters (IA), and various field schedulers regarding the movement and reception of materials and equipment to/from the fields.
  • Be abreast of the availability of various transportation media to promptly move equipment and materials in and out of Kidney Island to/from the field locations, Shell IA or Contractor bases (third parties)
  • Ensure equipment and materials are safely packaged, loaded, and secured on Trucks and barges, to eliminate falling, rolling and any damage to materials through weather, waves and strong winds
  • Prepare appropriate dispatching documentation for loaded vehicles/barges.
  • Ensure Vehicles and barges are properly checked out by KI security personnel.
  • Monitor the movement of the Vehicle and Barge until desired destinations are reached.
  • Send out manifest of conveyed materials and equipment to appropriate recipients at Locations and Shell IA.
  • Report any discrepancies observed at the end of any journey.
  • Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
  • Follow quality service standards and comply with established procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Be above board in Ethics and Compliance.
  • Collaborate with other departments at KI such as Marine, Warehouse, and Century Energy, to ensure smooth operations.

Work Cycle:

  • Working hours are usually 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday and office-based in Port Harcourt/Kidney Island
  • May be required to work on weekends or travel out of base location for days to SPDC field locations in onshore, swamp, or offshore locations and contractor site visits.

Requirements

  • Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree or HND in any related discipline.
  • Minimum of 2 years working as a logistics or supply chain officer in an oil and gas-producing field location.
  • Must have at least one (1) year experience working as a logistics personnel in SPDC.
  • Age: 50 years.
  • Gender Male or Female

Skills (Added advantage):

  • Experience in receiving and dispatching materials both onshore and offshore
  • Storing and retrieving received materials safely and appropriately.
  • Adequate knowledge in safely loading materials on various land vehicles, for example: pickup, Self-loaders Truck, Baby Mack, Flatbed trailers, Articulated Trucks (Trailers) etc.
  • Operation of Lifting/loading equipment like Trolleys, and chain blocks.
  • Sufficient knowledge in loading materials on Marine vessels: Landing Crafts, Tugboats, and Various barges (Flattop, Ramp, Environment, Water, Fuel etc)
  • A good knowledge of activities of warehousing: proper storage, picking and appropriate packaging of equipment and materials before loading onto trucks and Barges
  • Adequate knowledge of bookkeeping, tracking incoming and outgoing equipment and materials.
  • Good knowledge of Housekeeping is required: Office and Storage facilities (stores and open spaces)
  • A good knowledge of Microsoft desktop office suites (PowerPoint, excel, word and Outlook).

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to understand units of various variables i.e., length, height, pieces, weight, volume, etc.
  • Communication skills & teamwork with coworkers should be excellent.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to easily lift objects not more than 15kg.
  • Onsite risk assessment capability/Hazard and risk identification.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
  • Self-motivated and performs under minimal supervision

Application Closing Date
8th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Supervisor (Operations / Maintenance / Contract Engineering) Services – SOKU

Location: Rivers
Job type: Contract
Category: Engineering Management operations
Start Date: 1st March 2025

Roles and Responsibilities
The Field Operator Supervisor will be responsible for the following:

  • Lead a team of operators to deliver simple and complex activities in the plant.
  • Manage the shutdown permitry and isolation management process.
  • Apply the emergency response procedure where and when necessary.
  • Report and close out UA/UC.
  • Serves as PTW signatory
  • Apply the HSSE policy, and legislation applicable to crude oil transfer and export.
  • Adhere to plant operational procedures.
  • Monitor, control and record production rates and performance.
  • Start-up wells and facilities (hot and cold start).
  • Perform basic troubleshooting on wells and facilities to ensure stability.
  • Perform daily first-line monitoring of process parameters and variables.
  • Gather daily production data, and determine the production performance.
  • Participate in the console review meeting, Daily notification and YTT review meeting
  • Prepare daily production report for DPR
  • Execute daily communication and Shift handover
  • Ensure optimized chemical injection rates are followed as advised.
  • Prepare equipment for maintenance interventions plant isolation etc.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to execute planned activities.
  • Prepare the wells and facilities/equipment for (re) commencement of production/processing.
  • Perform monthly well tests and sampling of producing wells.
  • Perform periodic well integrity assurance tasks and activities.
  • Supervise preparation of equipment for maintenance including isolation, draining, steaming, and other procedures as required.

Work Cycle:

  • The work location is a land-field based in Soku Shell Facilities accessible via land and Air.
  • The job activity period is daily on a 12-hour (7 am to 7 pm) routine over a 21-day period.
  • There is a standard 3-weeks on and 3-weeks off schedule and work is PHC based.
  • The successful candidate will manage their own absences with his/her contractor for suitably qualified covers.
  • There may be a need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for training and official assignments.
  • Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need arises

Requirements

  • Candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor in any Science or Engineering discipline.
  • Age < 45 years.
  • Gender Male/Female.
  • Minimum of 8 years working as a field operations in an oil and gas producing field location.
  • Must have at least five (5) years of experience in SPDC

Skills (Added advantage):

  • Ability to read and interpret process engineering flow schemes (PEFS) and process drawings.
  • Skill level knowledge in running/managing in permit coordination.
  • Basic understanding of Distributed control systems. Preferably Yokogawa DCS
  • Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
  • Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
  • Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
  • Self-motivated and performs under minimal supervision
  • Demonstration of full knowledge of wellhead systems & integrity management (installation, completion and testing of various components and seals)
  • Experience in actuator valves and ESD systems operation.
  • Experience in oil wellhead operations and troubleshooting skills.
  • A good understanding of the working principles of field instrumentation and process automation systems.

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to understand and perform production operations (volume, pressure) calculation.
  • Ability to understand units of various variables i.e., pressure, volume, flow rate etc.
  • Onsite Hazard identification and Risk assessment capability.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Problem-solving and good analytical skills.

Application Closing Date
8th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Supervisor (Operations / Maintenance / Contract Engineering) Services – SOKU

Location: Rivers
Job type: Contract
Category: Engineering Management operations
Start Date: 1st March 2025

Roles and Responsibilities
The Field Operator Supervisor will be responsible for the following:

  • Lead a team of operators to deliver simple and complex activities in the plant.
  • Manage the shutdown permitry and isolation management process.
  • Apply the emergency response procedure where and when necessary.
  • Report and close out UA/UC.
  • Serves as PTW signatory
  • Apply the HSSE policy, and legislation applicable to crude oil transfer and export.
  • Adhere to plant operational procedures.
  • Monitor, control and record production rates and performance.
  • Start-up wells and facilities (hot and cold start).
  • Perform basic troubleshooting on wells and facilities to ensure stability.
  • Perform daily first-line monitoring of process parameters and variables.
  • Gather daily production data, and determine the production performance.
  • Participate in the console review meeting, Daily notification and YTT review meeting
  • Prepare daily production report for DPR
  • Execute daily communication and Shift handover
  • Ensure optimized chemical injection rates are followed as advised.
  • Prepare equipment for maintenance interventions plant isolation etc.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to execute planned activities.
  • Prepare the wells and facilities/equipment for (re) commencement of production/processing.
  • Perform monthly well tests and sampling of producing wells.
  • Perform periodic well integrity assurance tasks and activities.
  • Supervise preparation of equipment for maintenance including isolation, draining, steaming, and other procedures as required.

Work Cycle:

  • The work location is a land-field based in Soku Shell Facilities accessible via land and Air.
  • The job activity period is daily on a 12-hour (7 am to 7 pm) routine over a 21-day period.
  • There is a standard 3-weeks on and 3-weeks off schedule and work is PHC based.
  • The successful candidate will manage their own absences with his/her contractor for suitably qualified covers.
  • There may be a need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for training and official assignments.
  • Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need arises

Requirements

  • Candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor in any Science or Engineering discipline.
  • Age < 45 years.
  • Gender Male/Female.
  • Minimum of 8 years working as a field operations in an oil and gas producing field location.
  • Must have at least five (5) years of experience in SPDC

Skills (Added advantage):

  • Ability to read and interpret process engineering flow schemes (PEFS) and process drawings.
  • Skill level knowledge in running/managing in permit coordination.
  • Basic understanding of Distributed control systems. Preferably Yokogawa DCS
  • Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
  • Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
  • Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
  • Self-motivated and performs under minimal supervision
  • Demonstration of full knowledge of wellhead systems & integrity management (installation, completion and testing of various components and seals)
  • Experience in actuator valves and ESD systems operation.
  • Experience in oil wellhead operations and troubleshooting skills.
  • A good understanding of the working principles of field instrumentation and process automation systems.

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to understand and perform production operations (volume, pressure) calculation.
  • Ability to understand units of various variables i.e., pressure, volume, flow rate etc.
  • Onsite Hazard identification and Risk assessment capability.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Problem-solving and good analytical skills.

Application Closing Date
8th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Instrument (PACO) Engineering Support Services Officer – TUNU

Location: Warri, Delta
Job type: Contract
Category: Engineering
Start Date: 1st March 2025

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Ensure performance assurance and proactive health checks of the associated components of the PAS, SIS and Fire & Gas Systems (Point Gas Detector).
  • Ensure periodic health checks on Human Machine Interface workstations and Servers. Systems fault diagnosis and recovery.
  • Access and interpret Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID); Cause and Effects Matrix (C&E); Process Flow Scheme (PFS); Functional Logic Diagram (FLD); Instrument Loop Drawings (ILD) and Process Engineering Flow Scheme (PEFS) required for fault tracing and issues resolutions.
  • Work closely with service Contractor(s) towards safe delivery of vendor-based maintenance jobs.
  • Initiate and follow up with spares procurement towards expedited delivery for maintenance execution.
  • Ensure technical integrity of assets through Preventive and Corrective Maintenance activities, quality assurance and performance standard verification of safety critical equipment
  • Technically support Operations personnel towards plant safe operations.
  • Ensure field instrumentation availability and reliability towards meeting business targets on hydrocarbon processing and export operations.
  • Maintain Systems availability for the continuous operation of the Flow station and AGG facilities
  • Identifying critical spares and follow-up ordering and delivery.
  • Integrate with other disciplines to achieve Asset integrity on continuous basis.
  • Promotes site safety and continuous hazard identification, mitigation and close-out.
  • Other assignments for continuous improvements as exigent.

Job Qualifications

  • Education: Academics (SSCE or Equivalent) – Minumum
  • Work Experience:
    • Minimum of 5 years as Instrumentation Technician in Oil and Gas industry with experience in Crude oil separation and Gas dehydration.
    • Tunu node (Tunu, Ogbotobo, Opukushi and Benisede) SSAGS commissioning experience considered as added advantage.
    • Familiarity or experience in SPDC Twister dehydration technology in Tunu shall be considered added advantage.

Skills:

  • Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation system on Delta V DCS (Emerson) systems.
  • Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation systems on Twister gas dehydration technology.
  • Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation systems on Solar Turbines (Taurus 60, Centaur 40, and Mars 100) and Engines (Waukesha, Caterpillar etc)
  • Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation systems on Cameron/Howden/Siemens compressors.
  • Experience in various process control valves and ESD valves systems maintenance
  • Experience in Fire and Gas detection (Honeywell point and open path gas detectors, smoke detectors, Spectrex flame detectors etc) and suppression system maintenance (Turbine enclosure CO2 suppression system)
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Alarm management and rationalization experience.
  • Experience in Safeguarding systems maintenance
  • Experience in Oil, NAG and AG facilities operations.

Soft Skills (Added advantage):

  • Perform basic computer related activities.
  • Knowledge of worksite hazard mgt and permit to work systems.
  • Ability to multi-task effectively
  • Communication & teamworking.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Good organizational skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Self-Motivated and performs under minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note
Work Cycle:

  • The work location is Swamp-field based accessible via the Helicopter and Boat.
  • The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
  • There is a standard 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off schedule.
  • The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
  • There may be need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for trainings and official assignments.
  • Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.

Job Title: Field Operations Supervision Services Officer (Mechanical, Electrical, PACO, Operations)

Location: Nigeria
Start Date: 1st March 2025

Roles and Responsibilities
The personnel will be responsible for the following:

  • Apply the emergency response procedure where and when necessary.
  • Report and close out Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Conditions
  • Serves as permit to work signatory and administer safe system of work.
  • Apply the Health Safety Security and Environment policy, legislations applicable to crude oil transfer and export.
  • Carry out first line maintenance on pumps, motors, separators, and valves.
  • Adhere to plant operational procedures.
  • Execute daily communication and Shift handover.
  • Prepare equipment for maintenance interventions plant isolation etc.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to execute planned activities.
  • Collaborate with Plant operators to execute front line maintenance activities in the plant.
  • Supervise the activities of the frontline maintenance team.
  • Troubleshooting of safety critical equipment and control/safeguarding system.
  • Supporting the production staff in maintaining facilities.
  • Assist the maintenance team to cope with high number of activities to sustain asset integrity/equipment availability.
  • Comply with HSE practises and procedures.
  • Assist to ensure Technical Integrity and safe operation of new process & utility system to achieve the facility’s objectives.
  • Identify any area of new facilities requiring Change Control and document the change proposal.
  • Provide specifications for critical spare/or replacement with vendor details (e.g. Hard disc for compressor control, etc)
  • Review operating/maintenance procedure under current reality and propose changes.
  • Develop (Maintenance Job Routines) MJRs/maintenance procedures and work packs.
  • Identify vendor support requirement for equipment maintenance.
  • Provide technical support in repairing outstanding mal-functioning equipment (e.g. crude transfer pumps etc)
  • Liaison with OEMs for trouble shooting, spare parts, field technical supports etc.
  • Support the maintenance (operation) team in all trouble shooting exercises.
  • Carryout maintenance routine activities in line with company standards, local and international standards.
  • Participate in equipment failure RCA (Root Cause Analysis), investigation and improvement initiatives.
  • Participation in MFI (Management Facility Inspections) and HSE meetings
  • Close out personal MFI actionsOther assignments for continuous improvements (AMS process application: RCAs, MTO, MEC etc.) as exigent.

Minimum Requirements

  • Trade test Cert (IVQ) / OND / HND in Sciences / Engineering with 5-8 year work experience as a field operator or maintenance technician in an oil and gas facility.
  • Prior experience in an SPDC location should be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role within a team
  • Ability to read and interpret process engineering flow schemes (PEFS)
  • Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, and word)
  • Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of Process and Personal safety.

Skills (Added advantage):

  • T_BOSIET certification
  • Experience in the maintenance of hydrocarbon and plant processing equipment
  • Electrical Maintenance Field Supervisor should be skill in maintenance of HV motors, MOVs, switch gears & MCCs
  • Electrical Maintenance Field Supervisor should be an appointed Competent person (SAEP) in Field Operations or other areas/ assets with high voltage installations and experienced in High Voltage Electrical Distribution Network
  • Mechanical maintenance field supervisor should have capacity to provide operations with engineering support to troubleshoot all rotating & static equipment problems and provide detailed analysis and recommendation to these problems.
  • Mechanical maintenance field supervisor should have basic knowledge/ skill in pump alignment, rotor balancing, clearance checks, machining operation, material selection, etc.
  • PACO field supervisor must have competence in General instrumentation and 2 out of the following areas: Delta V DCS/SIS engineering and maintenance; Allen Bradley Systems engineering and maintenance; SMART Systems engineering and maintenance; and DeltaV DCS engineering and maintenance.

Soft Skills:

  • Onsite Hazards identification and Risk assessment capability.
  • Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
  • Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs)
  • Knowledge of worksite hazard management
  • Ability to multitask effectively
  • Good Communication skills & a team player
  • Ability to work under pressure with resilience
  • Good organizational skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Self-motivated and performs under minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note
Work Cycle:

  • The work location is North Bank node and accessible via water and Air.
  • The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
  • There is a standard 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off schedule.
  • The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
  • There may be need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for trainings and official assignments.
  • Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.

Job Title: Planning Engineer (Operations) Specialization Services – SOKU

Location: Rivers
Job type: Contract
Category: Engineering Management operations
Start Date: 1st March 2025

Roles and Responsibilities
The Field Operator Supervisor will be responsible for the following:

  • Lead a team of operators to deliver simple and complex activities in the plant.
  • Manage the shutdown permitry and isolation management process.
  • Apply the emergency response procedure where and when necessary.
  • Report and close out UA/UC.
  • Serves as PTW signatory
  • Apply the HSSE policy and legislation for crude oil transfer and export.
  • Adhere to plant operational procedures.
  • Monitor, control and record production rates and performance.
  • Start-up wells and facilities (hot and cold start).
  • Perform basic troubleshooting on wells and facilities to ensure stability.
  • Perform daily first-line monitoring of process parameters and variables.
  • Gather daily production data, and determine the production performance.
  • Participate in the console review meeting, Daily notification and YTT review meeting
  • Prepare daily production report for DPR
  • Execute daily communication and Shift handover
  • Ensure optimized chemical injection rates are followed as advised.
  • Prepare equipment for maintenance interventions plant isolation etc.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to execute planned activities.
  • Prepare the wells and facilities/equipment for (re) commencement of production/processing.
  • Perform monthly well tests and sampling of producing wells.
  • Perform periodic well integrity assurance tasks and activities.
  • Supervise preparation of equipment for maintenance including isolation, draining, steaming, and other procedures as required.

Work Cycle:

  • The work location is a land field based in Soku Shell Facilities, which is accessible via land and air.
  • The job activity period is daily on a 12-hour (7 am to 7 pm) routine over a 21-day period.
  • There is a standard 3-weeks on and 3-weeks off schedule and work is PHC based
  • The successful candidate will manage their own absences with his/her contractor for suitably
  • qualified covers.
  • There may be a need for periodic visits to the Shell industrial area for training and official assignments.
  • Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need arises

Requirements

  • Candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor’s Degree in any Science or Engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 8 years working as a field operation, and maintenance in an oil and gas producing field location.
  • Must have at least five (5) years of experience in SPDC.
  • Supervisory experience required
  • Age < 50 years.
  • Gender: Male/Female.

Skills (Added advantage):

  • Ability to read and interpret process engineering flow schemes (PEFS) and process drawings.
  • Skill level knowledge in running/managing in permit coordination.
  • Basic understanding of Distributed control systems. Preferably Yokogawa DCS
  • Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
  • Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
  • Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
  • Self-motivated and performs under minimal supervision
  • Demonstration of full knowledge of wellhead systems & integrity management (installation, completion and testing of various components and seals)
  • Experience in actuator valves and ESD systems operation.
  • Experience in oil wellhead operations and troubleshooting skills.
  • A good understanding of the working principles of field instrumentation and process automation systems.

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to understand and perform production operations (volume, pressure) calculation.
  • Ability to understand units of various variables i.e., pressure, volume, flow rate etc.
  • Onsite Hazard identification and Risk assessment capability.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Problem-solving and good analytical skills.

Application Closing Date
8th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Radio Room Operator – Forcados

Location: Warri, Delta
Start Date: 1st March 2025

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Operator of Oil terminal assets in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with stipulated guidelines.
  • Establish and maintain regular contact with all infield Marine vessels.
  • Monitor all infield activities and demand for regular information updates.
  • Maintain chronological records of all infield activities appropriately.
  • Maintain station logs of all radio communications transmitted infield correctly.
  • Compile vessels daily bunker consumption data for monitoring with effective utilization.
  • Maintain contact with export tankers, Crude Loading Platform (CLP) and all operational vessels located offshore and onshore.
  • Monitor and communicate Marine Coordinator’s instructions to vessels.
  • Provide first response in the event of an emergency and keep contemporaneous records of all happenings.
  • Raise unsafe act and unsafe condition (UA/UC).
  • Report incidents, potential hazards, or abnormal situation to the Marine Coordinator.

Job Requirements

  • Education: SSCE / OND / HND / BSc
  • Work Experience:
    • 4 to 8 yrs hands-on experience in Terminal Radio Room Operations.
    • Experience in Shell terminal operations (Forcados Terminal) is a strong prerequisite.
    • This includes handling of crude export operations and good acquaintance with radio communication and its equipment.
    • Maintains logs and record keeping.

Key Skills:

  • Handling of crude export operations liaising with multi-disciplines.
  • Accurately calculate the hourly export volumes and rates during tanker loading operation. Process export documentation, interfaces with regulators and Government Agents.
  • Facility safety enforcement including Risk identification/mitigation, work crew communication and buddy system.
  • Knowledge in safe work practices and use of SOPs
  • Shell certified Designated First Aider.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong Communication & interpersonal relationship skills
  • Proficiency in writing and with good command of English.
  • Proficiency in the use of Permit-To Work System (PTW e-Vision)
  • Generating daily Marine operations report.
  • Collation of data and monitoring.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note
Work Cycle:

  • Successful candidate will hit the ground running working.
  • The work location is Swamp-field based accessible via the Helicopter.
  • The job activity period is daily on 24-hours with work shift (6am to 6pm & 6pm to 6am) routine over a 21-day period.
  • The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
  • The successful candidate is expected to be Port Harcourt/Warri based.
  • There may be need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for trainings and official assignments.
  • Personnel may be required to work extended hours / days as need may arises.

Job Title: Field Operations Services Officer – Otumara Node

Location: Warri, Delta
Start Date: 1st March 2025

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Operator of Oil and gas assets in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with stipulated guidelines.
  • Manage day-to-day production operations field activities and manage safety and environmental issues.
  • Monitor and record production rates and performance.
  • Optimized effluent quality of produced water for environmentally safe discharge.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting on wells and facilities to ensure stability.
  • Perform daily First Line Monitoring (FLM) of process variables/parameters.
  • Ensure optimized chemical injection rates are followed as advised.
  • Observe local instruments, gauges, and meters to verify conformance to standard operating practice.
  • Responsible for preparing equipment for maintenance including isolation, draining, and other procedures as required.
  • Execute routine production operations and minor non-routine production activities as directed by Team Supervisor.
  • Perform daily check and minor maintenance based on the check list etc.
  • Collaborate with the maintenance team on assigned tasks and activities.
  • Take requested samples for Lab analyses.
  • Participate in monthly HSSE-SP meeting and daily toolbox meeting
  • Carry out Inlet manifold pressure checks.
  • Collect wellhead fluid sample of flowing strings.
  • Report unsafe act and unsafe condition (UA/UC).
  • Perform periodic well integrity assurance tasks and activities.
  • Bean inspection/change out and Bean inventory management.
  • Good knowledge of Ensure Safe production (ESP) – Proactive monitoring and alarm management.

Job Requirements

  • Education: Academics Minimum WAEC or equivalent
  • Work Experience:
    • Minimum 4 to 8 yrs hands-on experience as an Operations Support, Field Operations Technician or CRO in an Oil and Gas-producing field.
    • Must have at least five (5) years’ experience in Otumara Node Operations.

Key Skills:

  • Handling crude export operations liaising with multi-disciplines.
  • Accurately calculate export volumes, process export documentation, interface with regulators and Government Agents.
  • Operate Delta DCS, Oil Saver Pit System, Export Pumps, Air Compressor and GTC etc.
  • Facility safety enforcement including Risk identification/mitigation, work crew communication and buddy system.
  • Knowledge in safe work practices and use of SOPs.
  • Experience in field Control and safeguarding systems (pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic) operations including sensors, transmitters, actuators and valves.
  • Interpretation of process engineering flow schemes and process drawings.
  • Shell-certified Authorized gas tester.
  • Shell certified Designated First Aider.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong Communication & interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Team player.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note
Work Cycle:

  • Successful candidate will hit the ground running working on a mix of equipment most over two decades old with less OEM support but on gradual upgrade.
  • The work location is Otumara Node based in West Shell Facilities accessible via Air or Water.
  • The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
  • There is a standard 3-weeks on and 3-weeks off schedule.
  • The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
  • The successful candidate is expected to be Port Harcourt/Warri based
  • There may be need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for trainings and official assignments.
  • Personnel may be required to work extended hours / days as need may arises.

Job Title: Field Operations Services (Northbank)

Location: Warri, Delta
Start Date: 1st March 2025

Roles and Responsibilities

  • The Field Operator services support will be responsible for the following:
  • Apply the emergency response procedure where and when necessary.
  • Report and close out Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Conditions
  • Serves as permit to work signatory and administer safe system of work.
  • Apply the Health Safety Security and Environment policy, legislations applicable to crude oil transfer and export.
  • Carry out first line maintenance on pumps, motors, separators, and valves.
  • Adhere to plant operational procedures.
  • Start-up and Shutdown of Oil and Gas facilities
  • Perform daily first line monitoring of process parameters and variables.
  • Execute daily communication and Shift handover.
  • Prepare equipment for maintenance interventions plant isolation etc.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to execute planned activities.
  • Collaborate with Plant operators to execute front line maintenance activities in the plant.
  • Perform proper housekeeping within the plant.
  • Serve as focal point for operational registers.
  • Maintain defective equipment register for plant.

Minimum Requirements

  • OND / HND in Sciences/ Engineering with 3-8 years work experience as a field operator in an oil and gas facility or SSCE/WAEC with a minimum of 10 years work experience as a field operator in an oil and gas facility.
  • Minimum of 1 year: as a Front Line Maintenance/ process Area operations/ /Control Room Operator
  • Experience in SPDC Northbank Node and CPF Operations will be added advantage.
  • Ability to read and interpret process engineering flow schemes (PEFS)
  • Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, and word)
  • Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
  • Basic Knowledge of Flow Station and Gas Plant Operations
  • Basic knowledge of Process and Personal safety

Skills:

  • Control Room Operator
  • T_BOSIET certification
  • Experience in the operation of separators, compressors, pumps and other crude oil processing equipment
  • A good understanding of the working principles of field instrumentation and process automation systems.

Front Line Mtce:

  • T_BOSIET certification
  • Experience in the maintenance of hydrocarbon processing equipment.
  • Mechanical discipline bias.

Soft Skills:

  • Onsite Hazard identification and Risk assessment capability.
  • Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work in a diverse team.
  • Self-Motivated and performs under minimal supervision.
  • Ability to trend and analyze data sets.
  • Ability to understand and perform production operations (volume, pressure) calculation.
  • Ability to understand unit of various variables i.e., pressure, volume, flowrate etc.
  • Ability to work in a diverse team and with external stake holders.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note
Work Cycle:

  • The work location is North Bank Node is accessible via water and Air.
  • The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
  • There is a standard 3weeks on and 3weeks off schedule.
  • The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
  • There may be need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for trainings and official assignments.
  • Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.

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