Shift Principal Operator at Nigeria LNG

Job Objectives

• Carry out field operational activities within the assigned plant area safely and efficiently to ensure reliable, stable, and sustained production in line with operational and production targets.
• The role is responsible for monitoring plant conditions, executing operational tasks, and supporting safe plant performance while serving as a designated safety-critical position holder and human barrier in accordance with defined bowtie controls.
• The incumbent contributes to the effectiveness of critical risk barriers, responds to operational challenges as required, and is capable of deputizing for the Area Supervisor when designated.

The Person
To be eligible to apply for the SHIFT PRINCIPAL OPERATOR position, candidates should possess:

• A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Chemical, Instrumentation and Control, Petroleum/Gas, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Civil, Structural, Environmental, Marine, Metallurgical, Materials or Software Engineering obtained at a minimum of Upper Credit level.
• Minimum of 8 years working experience in LNG operation.
• Evidence of acquisition of 9 Assessment and Progression (A & P) Skill Blocks.

Core Competencies:

• Plant Operations and Process Monitoring
• HSE Risk Management
• Operational Discipline and Compliance
• Communication and Teamwork
• Problem Solving and Personal Effectiveness
• Innovation, Digital Awareness, and Continuous Improvement
• Operational Excellence and Production Reliability

Understand the Role before yo Apply:
These are hands-on, safety-critical plant roles. Successful candidates must be willing and able to:

• Work the prescribed shift rotation.
• Work at heights and above water, particularly at the loading jetties, where required.
• Participate in emergency response and serve on the First Intervention Team (FIT) as required.
• Wear prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently.
• Maintain a clean-shaven face while on shift rotation for effective use of Breathing Apparatus (BA), and ensure head hair allows the safe and proper use of helmets and other PPE.
• Meet applicable fitness-to-work requirements.
• Comply with all applicable HSE, operational and emergency-response requirements.