Field Operations Supervisor (Electrical Northbank) at Vagan Oil & Gas Limited

Academics

• Minimum of WAEC qualification

Age

• <60 years.

Start Date

• 01/03/2024

Work Experience

• Experience in SPDC gas plant and flow station operations (Preferably Northbank Node) is also a strong added advantage.

Key Skills

• Operation & maintenance of high voltage power generation systems and equipment including Solar Taurus 60,Centaur 40 and Mars 100 turbines with specific competence in the troubleshooting of turbotronic control systems; troubleshooting of variable frequency drives, DAC start systems & fuel ignition systems and troubleshooting of high-capacity Brush alternator, Power Management systems. etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot, install and configure MControls, MLinks in ABB MNSIS switchgear.
• Skilled in operation and maintenance of ABB MNSIS switchgear including Mstarts, MViews, RED615 and REF 615 relays.
• Skilled in operation and maintenance of Schneider electric 11KV switchgear including MICOM 141, 143, 242,343 relays.
• Ability to troubleshoot fused-contactor & circuit breaker types of isolators and protection relay faults in high voltage switchgear. Experience in protection relay testing & fault simulation.
• Ability to operate and maintain PLC-based load management systems with master-slave connections to other remote LMS stations.
• Operation and maintenance of LV power Generation and distribution systems (Experience in the following generators: CAT G3512, G3516, D3512, D3516).
• Experience in Electric Motors and Controls systems maintenance (including high voltage & mega-watt motors with lube oil-based cooling systems)
• Experience in operation & maintenance of high-voltage transformers with Verifiable Certification from NAPTIN
• Experience in Atlas Copco SF11 systems and mobile compressor maintenance.
• Experience in Cathodic protection Transformer Rectifier maintenance.
• Experience in Lightning and Earthing system inspections with specific competence in earth pit loop requirements.
• Experienced in HV switching operations with requisite certifications e.g. Shell SAEP certification
• Ability to carry out high-level integrity jointing of High Voltage underground cables in challenging environments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in Electrical Equipment and systems maintenance, troubleshooting and fault analysis.

Soft Skills (Added advantage)

• Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs)
• Knowledge and use of SAP tool especially for maintenance work planning
• Proficiency in the use of Universal Tag Tool (UTL)
• Experience in the collaborative use of electronic permit-to-work systems & high-voltage and low-voltage electrical certificates
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Good Communication skills & a team player
• Ability to work with other professionals to carry out RCAs & AARs
• A demonstrable high level of safety consciousness
• Ability to work under pressure with resilience
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-Motivated and performs under minimal supervision.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Electrical Technician will be responsible for the following:

• Interpretation of equipment instruction and maintenance manuals, schematic drawings and diagnosis.
• Operation and maintenance of power turbines
• Operation and maintenance of onshore sited CAT generators
• Operation and maintenance of overhead transmission lines
• Installation and repair of HV & LV circuits/equipment.
• Use of diagnostic tools and Electrical hand tools for testing and fault tracing in Hazardous Areas.
• Asset Integrity assurance, PM/CM inspections and close-out on SAP.
• Work preparations and material staging for work executions.
• Daily proactive monitoring of rotating and safety & production critical equipment.
• Isolation/De-isolation of electrical equipment for Electrical/non-electrical activities.
• Job Risk Assessments / Permit to Work preparation.
• Identifying critical spares and follow-up ordering and delivery.
• Switching in power distribution systems.
• Promotes site safety and continuous hazard identification, mitigation, and close-out.
• Work closely with service Contractor(s) for safe delivery of vendor-based maintenance jobs.
• Other assignments for continuous improvements (AMS process application: RCAs, MTO, MEC etc.) as exigent.

Work Cycle and Conditions

• Successful candidate will hit the ground running working on a mix of equipment.
• The work location is Swamp/field-based Delta /Bayelsa state) accessible via Helicopter.
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (6am to 6pm) 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 arise