Field Laboratory Supervisor at Zigma Limited

Zigma Limited is an independent, indigenous energy company in Nigeria. Zigma’s mission, under its CEO Funmi Ogbue, is to become the first female-led ‘mini-major’ with interests in the upstream, midstream and downstream energy sectors, first in Nigeria and then in Africa more widely. Aligning with Funmi’s passion for improving local communities, Zigma will place Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies at the heart of its operations and aims to become a champion for the responsible development of African energy projects–at the same time as delivering significant value to its investors and partners.

Too often, women and children in Africa suffer the worst from the over-zealous exploitation of energy resources. Zigma believes this should stop. Join us on our journey.  Use the menu below to find out more about becoming a partner, an investor or a team member.  You can find out more about our current projects and partners by using the links here. Together, we will show that responsible, thoughtful behaviour can make a difference.  And deliver long term economic benefits to our investors, countries and our communities. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Laboratory Supervisor

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

About The Job
Services Objectives:

• To ensure a safe and efficient running of the laboratory in the production fields
• To ensure a safe and efficient execution of all laboratory analysis associated with oil, gas and water production, while ensuring compliance as per rule/standards
• To operate safely and monitor all equipment to ensure accurate and reliable analysis of crude oil, gas and water
• To operate safely and monitor all chemical injection packages to ensure proper treatment of crude oil, gas and water

Service Description:

• To ensure the necessary chemicals are injected as instructed per the chemical monthly treatment programs
• Carry out samplings and laboratory analyses required for oil, gas and water in accordance with guidelines and operation Procedures.
• Carry out analysis of any solid / deposit / abnormal fluid recovered as requested by site or PHC Production Chemistry team
• To prepare analysis reports for Head of Production Chemistry validation and approval and maintain accurate records at all times.
• To ensure that the chemical injection facilities (silos, pumps, lines, etc.) are always kept in good working order
• Always assess the status of all laboratory equipment in order to arrange with PHC Production Chemistry team for repairs or replacement when necessary.
• Establish working consumption pattern for all chemicals and consumables and ensure availability at all times. Report all impending shortages to PHC Production Chemistry Team
• To ensure that the sampling points and associated sampling equipment are kept in good order and clean at all times.
• To ensure that the laboratory is kept clean and tidy, and all laboratory chemicals are stored in safe and appropriate conditions
• Inform the PHC Production Chemistry team and site management of any treatment / laboratory problems on site.
• Participate in activities related to bottle test & Field trials carried out by Vendors.
• Inform Production team of batch treatment dates according to treatment program and ensure SRB inoculation.
• Prepare and issue daily, weekly and monthly Laboratory /Treatment reports with details of events of major concern.
• To assist site and PHC team in any production chemistry / analysis issues

Responsibilities for HSE

• To apply and continuously monitor procedures within laboratory and chemicals use
• To report all incidents / anomalies in the laboratory or with chemicals
• To ensure that all chemicals arriving site are well identified and labeled
• Ensure that the laboratory and treatment activities on site comply with COMPANY HSE rules

Qualifications

• B.Sc or equivalent in Chemistry or other discipline which involve laboratory measures and analysis
• At least 3-5 years experience in an oil production laboratory
• Valid medical certificate acceptable to COMPANY

Training Requirements:

• BOSIET/FOET/HUET including CA-EBS
• Basic Fire fighting.

Location:

• Onshore – OML58/NOPL (Lab Assistant excluded)
• Offshore – OML99
• Offshore – OML100
• Offshore – OML102.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: engineering@zigmaltd.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.