Field Operations Supervisor- Otumara Node at Vagan Oil & Gas Limited

Academics

• Bachelors/HND/OND/IVQ LEVEL 5 or equivalent in any science or engineering discipline.

Age

• <= 60 years.

Start Date

• 1st March, 2024.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 12 years working as a field operations support, technician or permit coordinator in an oil and gas producing field location.
• Must have at least five (5) years’ experience in Otumara Node SPDC.

Skills (Added advantage)

• Ability to read and interpret Process/Utility Engineering Flow Schemes (PEFS/UEFS) and process drawings.
• Skill level at PTW management/Coordination.
• Basic understanding of Distributed control system (Delta V).
• 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 a full knowledge of wellhead systems & integrity management (installation, completion and testing of various components and seals)
• Experience in oil wellhead operations and troubleshooting skills.
• A good understanding of the working principles of field instrumentation and process automation systems.

Soft Skills

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

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.
• Competent in PTW management and administration.
• Prepare Worksite for safe execution of Maintenance & Operations activities.
• Management of facility shutdown & Isolation process.
• Apply the emergency response procedure where and when necessary.
• Knowledgeable about the Shell’s MOPO & SIMOPS in Management of concurrent activities in Otumara/Escravos Node fields.
• Monitor HSE performance key indicators and ensure targets are achieved, report incidents (UA/UC/Near Misses) for tracking and closeout.
• Process optimization and make Proposals for Improvement and follow through to achieve benefits.
• Participate in internal audits and ensure resulting action items are completed within agreed timeline.
• Apply the HSSE policy, legislations applicable to crude oil transfer and export.
• Adherence to plant operational procedures using SOP’s.
• Supervision of contractors for compliance with all relevant HSE procedures.
• Maintain status records of all wellheads in the field & good housekeeping of Well Head Platforms/Locations.
• Management of SHOC Cards to ensure correct and specific SHOC cards are available on site.
• 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 (FLM) of process variables/parameters.
• Gather daily production data, determine the production performance.
• Participate in console review meeting, Daily notification and YTT review meeting.
• Prepare daily production report for Daily Production Review (DPR)
• Execute daily communication and Shift handover.
• Ensure optimized chemical injection rates are followed as advised.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to execute planned activities.
• Perform monthly well test and sampling of producing wells and MER test as scheduled.
• Perform periodic well integrity assurance tasks and activities.
• Supervise preparation of equipment for maintenance including isolation, draining, steaming, and other procedures as required.
• Bean inspection/change out and Bean inventory management.
• Good knowledge of Ensure Safe production (ESP) - Proactive monitoring and alarm management.
• Skill in operation of Gas Dehydration & Gas Dew pointing Systems - Glycol regeneration Unit and Low Temperature Separator units.
• Skill in Compressor operation and Management.

Work Cycle

• The work location is Otumara Node based in SPDC West Asset 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.
• There may be need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for trainings and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to occasionally work extended hours as need arises.