Control Room Technician - M / F at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Contract Type: Fixed-term-contract
Contractual hours: On Demand
Contract Duration: 4 Months
Employee Status: Employee

Job Description
SPIE Oil & Gas Nigeria is currently looking for an Control Room Technician to join its work force in Nigeria, the main purpose of the job is:

• Operate unit(s) and associated plant equipment, within limits, for maximum efficiency and output while maintaining environmental compliance and safety.
• Monitor equipment conditions using all indications available in the control room, on site, and portable test equipment.
• Diagnose equipment problems, report abnormal conditions to station management, and prepare detailed work requests for plant defects.
• Inspect plant and equipment and prepare defect reports; ensure maintenance requests are completed to a satisfactory standard; ensure the plant work requests are properly submitted through MIMS or other work management system; assist in planning, organizing, and executing unit outages for inspections, overhauls, repairs and cleaning.
• Read, interpret, and implement technical information found in manufacturer's and OEM technical manuals, electrical and mechanical P & IDs, and operating and maintenance procedures.
• Assist in the planning and layout of jobs including parts and equipment identification and ordering needed to complete the job.
• Prepare work permits and administer the SAFE Access to Plant, or similar systems, as it applies to the equipment for which the Unit Operator is responsible.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain and enhance the skills required to perform all Unit Operator and Equipment Operator duties and assist in the training of others.
• Make daily checks to ensure safety and cleanliness of the plant is maintained to a high standard and ensure Equipment Operators carry out scheduled operational checks.
• Conduct shift change by fully briefing the incoming Unit Operator and ensure all Equipment Operators assigned to the plant under the control of the Unit Operator fully brief their reliefs.
• Perform maintenance activities as required in support of the overall maintenance of the plant.
• Perform disconnect switching and electrical and maintenance operations to place equipment in and out of service.
• Prepare, maintain, and administer procedures and reports related to the operation, monitoring and maintenance of the plant; maintain accurate logs of daily operation, check sheets, change charts and ink recorders.
• Read, interpret, and implement complex technical information such as electrical drawings, manufacture data, and operating and maintenance procedures.
• Prepare and maintain quality assurance procedures and technical instructions and actively support and participate in the use and continuous development of the quality management system.
• Ability to operate various switches, control devices and valves, and knowledge of the effect each has on total plant operations.
• Monitor plant equipment to ensure proper operation and identify developing trends.
• Quickly respond and take corrective action to plant alarms.

Profile

• Broad knowledge of oil and gas facility operations
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare written and verbal reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skills in planning and problem solving.
• Ability to read drawings and/or technical manuals.
• Ability to make complex operating decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Computer savvy and experienced using microsoft programs.