Job Offers at Vagan Oil & Gas Limited

Minimum Requirements

• Trade test Cert (IVQ)/OND/HND in sciences/engineering with 5 – 8year work experience as a field operator or maintenance technician in an oil and gas facility.
• Prior experience in an SPDC location should be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role within a team
• Ability to read and interpret process engineering flow schemes (PEFS)
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, and word)
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Process and Personal safety

Age

• Less than 55yrs (age must be indicated on credentials)

Skills (Added advantage)

• T_BOSIET certification
• Experience in the maintenance of hydrocarbon and plant processing equipment
• Electrical Maintenance Field Supervisor should be skill in maintenance of HV motors, MOVs, switch gears & MCCs
• Electrical Maintenance Field Supervisor should be an appointed Competent person (SAEP) in Field
• Operations or other areas/ assets with high voltage installations and experienced in High Voltage Electrical Distribution Network
• Mechanical maintenance field supervisor should have capacity to provide operations with engineering support to troubleshoot all rotating & static equipment problems and provide detailed analysis and recommendation to these problems.
• Mechanical maintenance field supervisor should have basic knowledge/ skill in pump alignment, rotor balancing, clearance checks, machining operation, material selection, etc.
• PACO field supervisor must have competence in General instrumentation and 2 out of the following areas: Delta V DCS/SIS engineering and maintenance; Allen Bradley Systems engineering and maintenance; SMART Systems engineering and maintenance; and DeltaV DCS engineering and maintenance.

Soft Skills

• Onsite Hazards identification and Risk assessment capability.
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
• Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs)
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Good Communication skills & a team player
• Ability to work under pressure with resilience
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-Motivated and performs under minimal supervision.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The personnel will be responsible for the following:
• Apply the emergency response procedure where and when necessary.
• Report and close out Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Conditions
• Serves as permit to work signatory and administer safe system of work.
• Apply the Health Safety Security and Environment policy, legislations applicable to crude oil transfer and export.
• Carry out first line maintenance on pumps, motors, separators, and valves.
• Adhere to plant operational procedures.
• Execute daily communication and Shift handover.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance interventions plant isolation etc.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to execute planned activities.
• Collaborate with Plant operators to execute front line maintenance activities in the plant.
• Supervise the activities of the frontline maintenance team.
• Troubleshooting of safety critical equipment and control/safeguarding system.
• Supporting the production staff in maintaining facilities.
• Assist the maintenance team to cope with high number of activities to sustain asset integrity/equipment availability.
• Comply with HSE practises and procedures.
• Assist to ensure Technical Integrity and safe operation of new process & utility system to achieve the facility’s objectives.
• Identify any area of new facilities requiring Change Control and document the change proposal.
• Provide specification for critical spare/or replacement with vendor details (e.g. Hard disc for compressor control, etc)
• Review operating/maintenance procedure under current reality and propose changes.
• Develop (Maintenance Job Routines) MJRs/maintenance procedures and work packs.
• Identify vendor support requirement for equipment maintenance.
• Provide technical support in repairing outstanding mal-functioning equipment (e.g. crude transfer pumps etc)
• Liaison with OEMs for trouble shooting, spare parts, field technical supports etc.
• Support the maintenance (operation) team in all trouble shooting exercises.
• Carryout maintenance routine activities in line with company standards, local and international standards.
• Participate in equipment failure RCA (Root Cause Analysis), investigation and improvement initiatives.
• Participation in MFI (Management Facility Inspections) and HSE meetings
• Close out personal MFI actionsOther assignments for continuous improvements (AMS process application: RCAs, MTO, MEC etc.) as exigent.

Work Cycle

• The work location is North Bank node and accessible via water and Air.
• 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.
• 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.

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Academics

• University degree/Higher National Diploma in any Discipline

Age

• < 60 years (age must be indicated on credentials)

Work Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience – Experience in Oil & Gas/ Petrochemicals Industries a plus
• Experience in SPDC operation will be an added advantage.
• Technology Platforms (Added advantage)
• Mandatory experience in SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP-PM) investigations to resolve PO/SE/Invoices issues.
• Experience with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Primavera, and others) is mandatory.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Resilient personality with focus and determination
• Strong organizational skills essential
• ProfessionalCertifications
• Project Management/Microsoft Office applications certifications is an added advantage.
• HSE Certification is an added advantage.
• Survival swimming certification is an added advantage
• Technical/Leadership Skills

Purpose:

• Knowledge and ability to Translate Commercial Objectives to Technical Specifications and Vice Versa, and Provide Advisory on Optimal Solutions
• Experience and Working Knowledge of Data Mining/ Analysis using Statistical
• Analytical System (SAS), Problem Solving, Reporting and Presentation
• Experience in Data Analytics, Data Mining, Data Manipulation and Data Visualization Using Key
• Data Mining/Manipulation/Visualization Tools
• Project and Stake Holder Management
• Experience in Information Management.
• Excellent administrative and analytical skills including intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel
• Excellent communicator (both written and oral), self-directed and highly motivated requiring minimal direct guidance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high paced environment.
• Take initiative for creative thinking, innovation, and follow through on products or processes that have a financial impact to the business
• Excellent analytical and problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrable coaching and mentoring skills
• Positive attitude, excellent inter-personal skills, and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Must possess the ability to multitask and to organize duties in an efficient manner while being flexible and capable of dealing with sudden priority changes with exceptional attention to detail.

Dimensions:

• Production Units: West Asset Production Units
• Otumara Node
• Co-Located functions: Part of the wider planning team for overall West Asset Business

Principal Accountabilities:

• Supervise the team to load the prepared information and Data in Computerized Maintenance
• Management System (CMMS – SAP) and related Document management systems.
• Accountable for all the data required for performance evaluation and business planning.
• Liaise with Integrated Activity Plan (IAP) Planner and adopt restrictions for execution in the schedule and Call Preventive Maintenance (PM) work-orders on a fixed interval (e.g., once/quarter) for a fixed look-ahead (e.g. one year)
• Attend Integrated Activity Plan (IAP), MRP Meetings with Team Lead.
• Carryout annual budget proposal/planning and monthly budget performance review and report status. Make input during alignments.
• Request input from the Team Lead and Supervisors to develop maintenance campaign programmes and monitor compliance
• Responsible for preparing and submitting periodical performance reports for the department
• Raise and achieve budgetary approval for procurement of materials and services
• Liaise with the Team Lead to develop the annual business and budget plans
• Liaise with the Supervisors to raise quarterly materials inventory and raise Purchase Request for shortfalls.
• Follow-up Procurement for ordered spares and materials until delivery.
• To enable the end-to-end process of material purchasing using Companies Material Management
• “ways of working” and manage the Requisition-to-Pay (RtP) Process.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize data in preparation for the generation of statistical and analytical reports and provide intelligence that supports decision-making
• Coordinate data requests with respect to pre- and post-return on planning and performance reporting, data sample for analytics, and other ad-hoc requirements.
• Identify and maintain maintenance budgets, supply estimated budgets to various plant customers.
• Ensure materials, components, and special tooling required for work orders are correct, available, and in serviceable condition as specified.
• Maintain an accurate parts inventory at all times and work with inventory management to optimize spare parts inventory stocked.
• Ensure the teams develop quality output meeting all necessary KPIs critical to their workload
• Engage and provide external resources necessary for the day-to-day operations of the underwater unit.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department, or work crew.
• Support teams in developing the work scope, milestone plans & resource mobilization plan.
• Work in collaboration with Field Discipline Maintenance Team in managing the work preparation to ensure the planning for Preventive Maintenances (PMs), Corrective Maintenances (CMs), and
• Turnaround activities are fully organized prior to execution, meeting Integrated Activity Plan (IAP) short and medium-term planning KPIs.

Key Interfaces

• The Asset Teams Planners for West Asset Facilities
• Asset Business Finance Unit
• Logistics
• Government officials
• Corporate planning team.
• Contracting & Procurement
• SEPRA Team
• Work Cycle
• 21/21.
• Personnel shall manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers, as approved by Client.

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Academics

• Minimum School Certificate (WAEC) or Equivalent

Age

• Less than 55yrs (age must be indicated on credentials)

Work Experience

• 4-10 years HANDS-ON experience in Diesel and Gas Caterpillar Engines/Gen Sets (G3412,
• G3408,D3512, G3516, G3512, D3304), Sulzer Pumps, Waukesha VHP Engines(L5790GSIU),
• Cameron/Howden and Siemens compressors, Solar Turbines(Mars 100, Taurus 60, centaur 40)
• with demonstrated excellent skills in Technical Reports writing.
• Experience in SPDC assets in Tunu Node shall be considered added advantage
• Technology/Equipment Competences
• Skilled at Caterpillar gas/diesel engines troubleshooting and repair (G3412, G3408, D3512, G3516,
• G3512),
• Skilled at Sulzer pump troubleshooting and repair
• Skilled at Waukesha Gas Engine troubleshooting and repair
• Skilled at use of Caterpillar diagnostic tools (ET)
• Skilled at overhaul of Engine Accessories, Engine Clutches, Cylinder heads, Air starter motors and
• engine cooling systems (radiator and water pump)
• Knowledge at carrying out 4K and 8K inspection of Solar Turbines, Siemens/Waukesha
• Compressors (Inspection and repair/re-kit of suction and discharge valves)
• Skilled at Technical report writing

Professional Certifications

• Gas & Diesel Engine Training / certification (would be considered added advantage)
• PTW competent (would be considered added advantage)

Technical Skills (Added advantage)

• Ability to demonstrate in-depth discipline expertise to the operation and maintenance of rotating equipment in remote locations
• Ability to review and analyze all equipment failure pattern
• Ability to trends failure pattern and offer paramount solutions.
• Ability to work on engines (diesel & gas) and pumps without supervision
• Ability to lead and manage technical crew for field callouts
• To support other Teams for intervention activities in utility power sub-stations and locations
• Ability to carry out troubleshooting on diesel / gas engines and pumps
• Ability to carry put repair works on caterpillar engine accessories (starter motor, butterfly assembly, diesel/gas engine fuel systems, emergency shutdown switches etc.)
• Ability to carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on rotating equipment (Caterpillar and
• Waukesha Engines, Sulzer pumps, Cameron Compressors compressors)
• Ability to execute routine FLM (First Line Maintenance) checks on running equipment
• Ability to work in instrument air compressors, and emergency fire pumps
• Ability to use / operate power and hand tools and machinery to perform various inspections, repairs and analysis on equipment
• Ability to use diagnostic tools during overhaul and troubleshooting (ET,)
• Ability to provide technical support to contractor, analyzing, identifying mechanical potential problems.
• Experience in Oil and AGG facilities operations

Work Cycle

• The work location is Swamp-field based accessible via the Helicopter.
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his supervisor/contractor for suitable qualified covers.
• 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.

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Academics

• SSCE or Equivalent Minumum

Age

• Less than 55yrs (age must be indicated on credentials)

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years as Instrumentation Technician in Oil and Gas industry with experience in
• Crude oil separation and Gas dehydration.
• Tunu node (Tunu, Ogbotobo, Opukushi and Benisede) SSAGS commissioning experience considered as added advantage.
• Familiarity or experience in SPDC Twister dehydration technology in Tunu shall be considered added advantage

Skills

• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation system on Delta V DCS (Emerson) systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation systems on Twister gas dehydration technology.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation systems on Solar Turbines (Taurus 60, Centaur 40, and Mars 100) and Engines (Waukesha, Caterpillar etc)
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation systems on
• Cameron/Howden/Siemens compressors.
• Experience in various process control valves and ESD valves systems maintenance
• Experience in Fire and Gas detection (Honeywell point and open path gas detectors, smoke detectors, Spectrex flame detectors etc) and suppression system maintenance (Turbine enclosure CO2 suppression system)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Alarm management and rationalization experience.
• Experience in Safeguarding systems maintenance
• Experience in Oil, NAG and AG facilities operations
• Soft Skills (Added advantage)
• Perform basic computer related activities.
• Knowledge of worksite hazard mgt and permit to work systems.
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Communication & teamworking.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-Motivated and performs under minimal supervision

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure performance assurance and proactive health checks of the associated components of the PAS, SIS and Fire & Gas Systems (Point Gas Detector).
• Ensure periodic health checks on Human Machine Interface workstations and Servers.
• Systems fault diagnosis and recovery.
• Access and interpret Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID); Cause and Effects Matrix (C&E); Process Flow Scheme (PFS); Functional Logic Diagram (FLD); Instrument Loop
• Drawings (ILD) and Process Engineering Flow Scheme (PEFS) required for fault tracing and issues resolutions.
• Work closely with service Contractor(s) towards safe delivery of vendor-based maintenance jobs.
• Initiate and follow up with spares procurement towards expedited delivery for maintenance execution.
• Ensure technical integrity of assets through Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
• activities, quality assurance and performance standard verification of safety critical equipment
• Technically support Operations personnel towards plant safe operations.
• Ensure field instrumentation availability and reliability towards meeting business targets on
• hydrocarbon processing and export operations.
• Maintain Systems availability for the continuous operation of the Flow station and AGG facilities
• Identifying critical spares and follow-up ordering and delivery.
• Integrate with other disciplines to achieve Asset integrity on continuous basis.
• Promotes site safety and continuous hazard identification, mitigation and close-out.
• Other assignments for continuous improvements as exigent.

Work Cycle

• The work location is Swamp-field based accessible via the Helicopter 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.
• 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. 

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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.

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Academics

• WAEC or Equivalent (Minimum)

Age

• Not more 60yrs (age must be indicated on credentials)

Gender

• Male/Female

Key Skills & Experiences

• 3 to 8yrs hands-on experience in CRO/field production operations in a reputable oil and gas company.
• Ability to work with a multi-discipline production team.
• Basic understanding of Process Flow Diagram.
• Good working knowledge of PTW system, AMS and HSE procedures e.g 9 LSR/IOGP, PSF & 3
• Golden Rules
• Experience in SPDC Field Location (Tunu Node) will be added advantage.

Skills (added advantage)

• Facility safety enforcement including Risk identification/mitigation, work crew communication and buddy system
• knowledge in safe work practices and use of SOPs, MOPO and IOGs
• Flowstation and Gas plant operations including Well testing, Crude sampling, pressures monitoring, daily FLM, APM, OPS -WIT, Facility start-up, stabilization, monitoring, controlling and shutdown.
• Deep knowledge of wellhead systems (installation/retrieval of modified COM-unit, CCU,
• completion and testing/troubleshooting of various components and accessories)
• Experience in operations of field Control and safeguarding systems (pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic) including sensors, transmitters, actuators and valves.
• Knowledge in fluid dynamics and mechanics.
• Knowledge of hydrocarbon fluid flow, compression and transfer to export
• Competent to Work in AGG plant within Tunu node fields (OGBOTOBO, TUNU, KANBO, AGBAYA,
• OPUKUSHI, BENISEDE, SEIBOU, AJATITON, DODO NORTH, AKONO, OPOMOYO)
• Ability to interface with other outstations in TUNU node for export of gas to Tunu CPF/ receive buyback gas/line packing for station use is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of chemical storage and management e.g Phasetreat, Corrosion inhibitors,
• Biocide, MEG with use of SHOC cards.
• Basic knowledge of gas dehydration system specifically Twister system.
• Ability to use Emerson delta-V DCS to manage monitoring and reporting of abnormal flowline
• pressures for security team quick intervention to prevent wellhead/flowline vandalization within
• TUNU node is an added advantage.
• Leadership skills
• PTW and UTL competence.

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication & interpersonal relationship skills
• Proficiency in Onsite risk management.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Tools.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operator of flow station, gas stations and associated assets in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with stipulated guidelines.
• Coach, Develop and Lead a team of Technicians in Field operations
• Manage day-to-day production operations field activities and manage safety and environmental issues.
• Monitor, control and record production rates and performance.
• Assess Risk of daily Jobs and Escalate, when necessary, to Team Leaders
• Start-up wells and facilities (hot and cold start).
• Perform basic troubleshooting on wells and facilities to ensure stability.
• Prepare the wells and facilities/equipment for (re) commencement of production/processing.
• Perform routine well test, bean/choke changeout and sampling of producing wells.
• Measure, validate and report production volumes accurately
• Carryout ad-hoc annulus pressure monitoring of all wells in the production unit.
• Perform periodic well integrity assurance tasks and activities (both well's flow-wetted and non-flow-wetted components)
• 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, steaming, and other procedures as required.
• Execute routine production and maintenance operations and minor non-routine production and Maintenance activities as directed by his Team Leader
• Responsible for preparation such as plant 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 analyses, take and record field data requested for general monitoring of plant performance
• Participate in monthly HSSE-SP meeting and daily toolbox meeting
• Maximize use of DCS to safely operate process plant.
• Carry out Inlet manifold pressure checks
• Remote line up of process equipment – both Flow station and Booster stations
• Support Collation of production/ flare daily report data from the DCS
• Carry out reset and safe startup operations using the DCS
• Raise UA/UC
• Manage HSE performance and deliveries of the Team.
• Participate in vessel de-sanding activities.
• Saver pit operation to prevent oil carry over.
• Emergency response to prevent oil spill escalation.
• Receive AGO and chemical into storage, manage accordingly with proper tracking.
• Follow-up and update materials inventory in the store.

Work Cycle

• The work location is Swamp-field based (Tunu Node) accessible via the Helicopter or Boat.
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to 7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
• 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.