Operator at Michael Stevens Consulting

Description

• Our client is currently seeking a diligent and safety-conscious Operator/Loader to join their operations team.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering or science graduate with practical exposure to petroleum product handling to build a rewarding career in the downstream oil and gas industry.

What You Will Do

• Load and offload petroleum products (PMS, AGO, DPK, etc.) safely and accurately in line with SOPs.
• Operate loading arms, pumps, hoses, meters, and terminal equipment efficiently.
• Verify loading orders, product specifications, and supporting documentation prior to each operation.
• Monitor product quantities and ensure accurate measurement during transfer to trucks, tankers, or vessels. Conduct pre- and post-loading vehicle and equipment inspections, identifying and reporting defects. Ensure proper sealing, labelling, and documentation of all loaded products.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hazard-free loading bay at all times.
• Promptly report spills, leaks, equipment faults, or safety incidents to the shift supervisor.
• Participate in routine maintenance checks, HSE drills, and safety toolbox meetings.
• Maintain accurate shift reports, loading logs, and other operational records. Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Eng) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering, Sciences, or a related discipline — or its equivalent.
• 1 – 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the downstream oil and gas sector or a similar industrial environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to give and receive instructions clearly.
• Strong work ethic with a consistent record of reliability and punctuality — essential for shift-based operations.
• Working knowledge of terminal facilities, loading machinery, pumps, flow meters, and related equipment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols, permit-to-work systems, and company standard operating procedures.
• Familiarity with DPR/NUPRC guidelines and downstream HSE standards is an added advantage. Physically fit and comfortable working in an outdoor industrial environment, including night and weekend shifts.