Offshore Laboratory Technician - Crude Oil at GUS Consulting

Our client, an oil and gas company operating offshore Nigeria is looking to hire an Offshore Laboratory Technician - Crude Oil.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory analysis to determine the density of crude oil using a hydrometer and densitometer.
• Determine the Reid vapor pressure of crude oil using gauge bombs.
• Determine the pour and the cloud point of crude oil using automated and manual methods.
• Determine the sulphur and salt contents of crude oil using automated machines.
• Determine the BS&W in crude oil using dean and stark and centrifuge machine.
• Determine crude oil quality.
• Conduct the analysis of ion concentration of effluent water using a spectrophotometer.
• Determine the oil, grease, and total petroleum hydrocarbon content of effluent water.
• Conduct salinity test, total dissolved solids, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and pH of produced water before discharge.
• Conduct crude oil assay for barging-in and export operations.

Qualification Requirements

Education

BSc/HND or tertiary education qualification in any engineering field.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years post NYSC work experience in a similar or related role within the oil & gas industry.

Key Attributes & Skills

• Work experience in the oil & gas with necessary documents to work offshore such as BOSIET.
• Offshore work experience of a production platform / FSO/ FPSO is an added advantage.
• Relevant training in Gas Chromatography, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, etc are added advantage.
• This role requires practical hands-on experience in the field and a good understanding of relevant industry practices, codes, and standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills – The ability to prepare and deliver presentations is essential.
• Good knowledge of MS Office apps such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Result oriented and proactive.
• Must be a team player.

Due to volume of applications, ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.