Jobs at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Academics  BSc/HND in engineering or Science related discipline (Minimum)

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 (PFD).
• Good working knowledge of PTW system, AMS and HSE procedures e.g 9 LSR/IOGP, PSF & Renaissance core values (CRISP)
• Experience in a Renaissance Field Location (Tunu Node in particular) will be an add 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, control 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.

Roles and Duties

• 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/her Team Leader
• Responsible for preparation such as plant isolation etc., for day-to-day maintenance work.
• Perform daily checks and minor maintenance based on the check list etc.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team on assigned tasks and activities.
• Take requested samples for analysis, 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 carryover.
• 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.

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Minimum Requirements

• OND/HND/B.Sc. in sciences/engineering with 8 – 10years work experience in field operations of oil and gas facilities.
• Skill level competence in HSSE and Safe operations
• Skill level competence in activity planning.
• Skill level competence in operations of integrated oil and gas processing and export facilities
• Skill level competence in operations and first line maintenance of oil and gas wells
• Skill level competence in operations of well artificial lift systems.
• Skill level competence in Control Room operations of DCS/Delta-V run facilities.
• Skill level competence in Control Room operations of SIS/HIMA Planar-4 system to run facilities
• Knowledge and skills in Emergency response in oil and gas operations.
• Ability to read and interpret process engineering flow schemes (PEFS)
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Process and Personal safety
• T_BOSIET certification

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, legislation 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 maintenance team in maintaining facilities.
• Assist the maintenance team to cope with high number of activities to sustain asset integrity/equipment availability.
• Comply with HSE practices and procedures.
• Assist in ensuring 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.
• Review operating procedure under current reality and propose changes.
• Develop (Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and work packs.
• Provide technical support in repairing outstanding mal-functioning equipment (e.g. crude transfer pumps etc)
• Support the maintenance (operation) team in all trouble shooting exercises.
• Participate in RCA (Root Cause Analysis), investigation and improvement initiatives.
• Close out assigned MFI/audit actions for continuous improvements

Work Cycle

• The work location is Northbank node and accessible via water and Air.
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to 7pm) 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 Renaissance industrial area for training and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arise.

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Academics    Trade Test Cert (IVQ) OND/HND/Bachelors) in electrical/electronic Engineering Discipline.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years working experience in an oil and gas facility working as an Instrumentation Technician.
• Experience in any Renaissance facility will be an added advantage.
• Experience in actuator valves and ESD systems maintenance
• Experience in PAS and fire protection systems.

Skills

• Experience in Safeguarding systems maintenance.
• Field Instrumented Pneumatic / DCS systems
• Experience in SIS/IPF HIMA Planar-4 systems.
• Experience in Delta-V Systems.
• Ability a lead to team for safe execution of task onsite.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Perform basic computer related activities

The Paco/Instrumentation Support will be responsible for the following:

• Onsite responsibility for safe supervision of technicians during work execution.
• Ensure performance assurance and proactive health checks of the associated components of the Robertshaw Panel integrated Control, Safety Instrumented and Fire & Gas Systems.
• 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.
• 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 facility.
• 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 Northbank node and accessible via water and Air.
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to 7pm) 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 Renaissance industrial area for training and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arise.

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Academics: Bachelors/HND/OND/IVQ LEVEL 5 or equivalent in Mechanical/electrical/electronic Engineering Discipline or any science.

REQUIREMENT

• Minimum of 5 years working as a field Operations Technician, Mechanical technician and permit coordinator in an oil and gas producing field location.
• Must have at least five (5) years’ experience in Otumara Node RENAISSANCE.
• Ability to read and interpret Process/Utility Engineering Flow Schemes (PEFS/UEFS) and process drawings.
• Skill level at PTW management/Coordination.
• Basic understanding of Distributed control system (Delta V).
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft office tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

Skills

• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Demonstration of a full knowledge of wellhead systems & integrity management (installation, completion and testing of various components and seals)
• Experience in oil wellhead operations and troubleshooting skills.
• A good understanding of the working principles of field instrumentation and process automation systems.
• T_BOSIET certification

Soft Skills    

• Strong Communication & interpersonal relationship skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Good time management skills.
• Team player.

Field Operations Supervisor – Mechanical will be responsible for the following:

• Lead a team of mtce techs to deliver simple and complex activities in the plant.
• Competent in PTW management and administration.
• Prepare Worksite for safe execution of Maintenance & Operations activities.
• Management of facility shutdown & Isolation process.
• Experience in the maintenance of hydrocarbon and water processing equipment
• 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 supervisors should have basic knowledge/ skill in pump alignment, rotor balancing, clearance checks, machining operation, material selection, etc.
• Field Instrumented Pneumatic / DCS systems knowledge.
• Experience in SOLAR turbine minor troubleshooting and repairs.
• Experience in Atlas copco instrument air compressor troubleshooting.
• Apply the emergency response procedure where and when necessary.
• Knowledgeable about MOPO & SIMOPS in Management of concurrent activities in Otumara/Escravos Node fields.
• Monitor HSE performance key indicators and ensure targets are achieved, report incidents (UA/UC/Near Misses) for tracking and closeout.
• Support process optimization and make Proposals for Improvement and follow through to achieve benefits.

Key Interfaces:

• The Asset Teams Planners for West Asset Facilities
• Contractors and vendors
• Logistics
• Government officials
• Corporate planning team.
• Contracting & Procurement
• SEPRA Team

Work Cycle    

• The work location is Otumara Node based in RENAISSANCE West Asset accessible via Air or Water.
• The job activity period is daily on 12 hours (7am to 7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• There is a standard 3-weeks on and 3-weeks 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 training and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to occasionally work extended hours as need arises.