Operations Technician at Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc

Overall Purpose of the Job

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of hydrocarbon equipment and production facility systems, maintaining reliability and availability in accordance with equipment strategies, operator care standards, and surveillance system requirements.

Principal Accountabilities

• Ensure the safe, steady and optimum operation of process equipment with established parameters and operating targets.
• Predict, detect, identify, and react to abnormal conditions that might degrade into unwanted situations.
• Follow approved and established procedures as outlined per the CAS Standard.
• Enforce the full utilization of Work Execution System and other processes to achieve an accident-free workplace (JSA, LMRA, O&I Procedures and Processes)
• Fully utilize Work Execution System tools and other processes to achieve an accident-free workplace (JSA, LMRA, O&I, Procedures and Processes)
• Deploy Facility Safety Management System; “Behavior Based” Job Observation program, inspections, safety programs, hazard identifications (HAZID), Near Miss and Incident Reporting and investigation as assigned.
• Support Emergency Response Preparedness program as required.
• Develop and review work packages for safe execution of planned maintenance activities.
• Follow all procedures, standards and regulations required during the execution of their duties.
• Comply with all regulatory laws and guidelines.
• Report any noncompliance or irregularities upon discovery to the supervisor and support resolution as required.
• Develop, obtain approval and implement measures to address identified non-compliance or irregularities.
• Maintain and service controls equipment to support operations and optimize unit productivity targets.

Education

• HND in Mechanical Engineering or Related Discipline
• B.Sc in Engineering Discipline

Skills

A safety-oriented, dedicated professional with knowledge of process plant operation who will effectively operate oil and gas equipment in line with relevant operations procedures and equipment manuals.

The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

• At least a Higher National Diploma (HND) with Upper Credit or City & Guilds Finals with equivalent in Engineering (Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation, Civil, Petroleum, etc.).
• Two (2) to eight (8) years of relevant oil and gas operational experience.
• Ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Strong communication skills
• NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.