Terminal Tank Farm Operator Forcados Terminal at Vagan Oil & Gas Limited

Academics

• Trade Test (IVQ)/ OND / HND / Bachelor degree

Age

• <55 years (age must be indicated on credentials)

Work Experience

• 4 to 8yrs hands-on experience in Shell terminal operations (Preferably FORCADOS Terminal) is a
• strong prerequisite.
• This includes handling of crude export operations and good acquaintance, operation, and support maintenance of decades old installed equipment in the terminal.
• Ability to work with a multi-discipline production team.

Key Skills

• Handling of crude export operations liaising with multi-disciplines.
• Skill in carrying out asset integrity activities on static equipment (In-plot piping PM)
• Accurately calculate export volumes, process export documentation, interfaces with regulators and Government Agents,
• CPI/IGF water treatment facilities, CLP, etc
• Facility safety enforcement including Risk identification/mitigation, work crew communication and buddy system.
• Knowledge in safe work practices and use of SOPs
• Experience in operations of field Control and safeguarding systems (pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic) including sensors, transmitters, actuators and valves.
• Interpretation of process engineering flow schemes and process drawings.
• Shell certified Authorized gas tester
• Shell certified Designated First Aider
• Experienced Shell certified Process Isolator

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication & interpersonal relationship skills
• Proficiency in Onsite risk management.
• Proficiency in the use of Permit-To Work System (PTW e-Vision)
• Proficiency in the use of SAP tool
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Tools.
• Proficiency in the use of Universal Tag Locator Tool (UTL)
• Proficiency in the use of PI Manual logger for Front Line Maintenance (FLM) reporting

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operator of Oil terminal assets in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with stipulated guidelines.
• Manage day-to-day production operations field activities and manage safety and environmental issues.
• Monitor, control and record production rates and performance.
• Proficient in Abnormal Situation Management – SSS.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on facilities to ensure stability.
• Optimized effluent quality of produced water for environmentally safe discharge.
• Support collation of production/ flare daily report data
• Perform daily first line monitoring of process parameters and variables.
• Gather daily production data, determine the production performance.
• Ensure optimized chemical injection rates are followed as advised.
• Observe local instruments, gauges, and meters to verify conformance to standard operating practice.
• Responsible for preparing equipment for maintenance including isolation, draining, and other procedures as required.
• Execute routine production and maintenance operations and minor non-routine production and
• Maintenance activities as directed by his Team Supervisor
• Responsible for process isolation etc., for day-to-day maintenance work.
• Perform daily check and minor maintenance based on the check list etc.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team on assigned tasks and activities.
• Take requested samples for Lab analyses.
• Participate in monthly HSSE-SP meeting and daily toolbox meeting.
• Carry out Inlet manifold pressure checks.
• Raise unsafe act and unsafe condition (UA/UC).

Work Cycle

• Successful candidate will hit the ground running working on a mix of equipment most over two decades old with less OEM support but on gradual upgrade.
• The work location is Swamp-field based accessible via the Helicopter or/and boat.
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• There is a standard 3weeks on and 3weeks off schedule.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
• The successful candidate is expected to be Port Harcourt/Warri based.
• There may be need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for trainings and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.