Field Operations Supervisor - Otumara Node at Vagan Oil & Gas Limited

Vagan Oil and Gas Limited is a Nigerian Private Limited liability Company registered under the Companies Acts of 1990, In line with the policies of the Nigerian service provision. The company core area of operation is to provide a broad spectrum of services ranging from Engineering, Pipeline & Flowline Construction / Repairs, Facility piping and maintenance, Wellhead & Christmas tree maintenance and servicing, Composite wrap technology, Equipment & Offshore/Marine Supplies, etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Operations Supervisor - Otumara Node

Location: Delta
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: 1st March 2024

Roles and Responsibilities
The Field Operator Supervisor will be responsible for the following:

• Lead a team of operators 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.
• Apply the emergency response procedure where and when necessary.
• Knowledgeable about the Shell’s 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.
• Process optimization and make Proposals for Improvement and follow through to achieve benefits.
• Participate in internal audits and ensure resulting action items are completed within agreed timeline.
• Apply the HSSE policy, legislations applicable to crude oil transfer and export.
• Adherence to plant operational procedures using SOP’s.
• Supervision of contractors for compliance with all relevant HSE procedures.
• Maintain status records of all wellheads in the field & good housekeeping of Well Head Platforms/Locations.
• Management of SHOC Cards to ensure correct and specific SHOC cards are available on site.
• 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.
• Perform daily First Line Monitoring (FLM) of process variables/parameters.
• Gather daily production data, determine the production performance.
• Participate in console review meeting, Daily notification and YTT review meeting.
• Prepare daily production report for Daily Production Review (DPR)
• Execute daily communication and Shift handover.
• Ensure optimized chemical injection rates are followed as advised.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to execute planned activities.
• Perform monthly well test and sampling of producing wells and MER test as scheduled.
• Perform periodic well integrity assurance tasks and activities.
• Supervise preparation of equipment for maintenance including isolation, draining, steaming, and other procedures as required.
• Bean inspection/change out and Bean inventory management.
• Good knowledge of Ensure Safe production (ESP) - Proactive monitoring and alarm management.
• Skill in operation of Gas Dehydration & Gas Dew pointing Systems - Glycol regeneration Unit and Low Temperature Separator units.
• Skill in Compressor operation and Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's / HND / OND / IVQ LEVEL 5 or equivalent in any Science or Engineering discipline.
• Age: 60 years.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years working as a field operations support, technician or permit coordinator in an oil and gas producing field location.
• Must have at least five (5) years’ experience in Otumara Node SPDC.

Skills (Added Advantage):

• 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)
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Self-Motivated and performs under minimal supervision
• 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.

Soft Skills:

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

Work Cycle

• The work location is Otumara Node based in SPDC West Asset accessible via Air or Water.
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) 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 trainings and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to occasionally work extended hours as need arises.

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.