Production Operator at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Operator

Job Identification: 272
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Accountabilities

• Using compression engines to direct fluid into machines that separate oil and natural gas.
• Performing maintenance and assembly duties for pipes, machinery, vehicles, gauges, and oil meters, to ensure that they are working properly.
• Shutting down wells in adherence to production schedules.
• Inspecting equipment to ensure that it is working properly and taking measures to prevent accidents.
• Operating equipment used in oil and gas production, such as pumps, compressors, engines, and heaters.
• Responding to emergency situations such as fires, explosions, mechanical breakdowns, and spills.
• Reviewing test results from samples of oil, gas, or water taken from wells to determine chemical composition, density, acidity, salinity, and other factors that may affect the value of the sample.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols and guidelines to ensure the safety of themselves, their colleagues, and the environment.
• Communicate abnormalities discovered during maintenance or troubleshooting to the relevant parties early enough

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, or Civil is preferable.
• Relevant certifications in well operations and safety (e.g., H2S certification, First Aid, CPR).
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum of 4 years oil-field experience.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work in challenging environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2024.