Jobs at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

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/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.

Work Cycle:

• The work location is swamp-field based (Tunu Node) and is accessible via helicopter or boat.
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (6am to 6pm) 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 Renaissance Industrial Area, Port Harcourt for trainings and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arise.

Key Skills & Experiences

• Academics BSc / HND or equivalent (Minimum)
• 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.
• 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 systems, specifically the Twister system.
• Ability to use Emerson delta-V DCS to manage monitoring and reporting of abnormal flowline pressures for the security team, quick intervention to prevent wellhead/flowline vandalization within Tunu Node is an added advantage.
• Leadership skills
• PTW competence

  Soft Skills:

• Strong Communication & interpersonal relationship skills
• Proficiency in onsite risk management.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.

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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 operating procedures.
• Execute daily communication and Shift handover.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance interventions plant isolation etc.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to execute planned activities.
• Execute front line maintenance activities in the plant.
• 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 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.
• Review operating procedure under current reality and propose changes.
• Participate in development of 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 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 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.

Minimum Requirements

• TradeTest Cert / OND / HND / B.Sc in Sciences / Engineering with 5 - 8years work experience in field operations of oil and gas facilities.
• 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.
• Knowledge level competence in Control Room operations of DCS/Delta-V run facilities.
• Knowledge of Emergency response requirements 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

Skills (Added advantage):

• Prior experience in operations of any Renaissance production facilities will be an added advantage

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 applications)
• 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.

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Roles and Responsibilities
Operator of flow station, gas stations and associated 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.
• 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 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 AG 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
• 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 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 Renaissance Industrial Area, Port Harcourt for trainings and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arise.

Key Skills & Experiences 

• Academics: BSc / HND or equivalent (Minimum)
• 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 & Renaissance core values (CRISP)

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.

  Soft Skills:

• Strong communication & interpersonal relationship skills
• Proficiency in onsite risk management.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.