Field Operator at Savannah Energy

Savannah Energy is a young, high growth, highly ambitious energy company. We are focused on operating in countries where we can make a difference to local communities, where we can play a strategic role in the energy sector and where we can make a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the country.

Our vision is to create a best in class African-focused energy company that we and our stakeholders are proud of. Our five core values of Sustainability, Excellence, Entrepreneurialism, Integrity and Teamwork define the essence of Savannah and underpin our corporate culture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Operator

Location: Esit Eket, Akwa Ibom
Job Grade: G (Technician)

Job Purpose / Objectives

• Operates, monitors and controls the assigned units of the plant to process, store and export products as per specification, while maintaining company and HSE requirements to maximize plant yield.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring of the facility parameters and equipment (UGPF, IGRF, City gate/ Unicem PRMS and Stubb Creek) while ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures for the overall safety of the plant.
• Carry out daily monitoring and recording of all plant operating parameters (flow, pressure, temperature, and level) and report abnormalities to supervisor.
• Assist in operating plant facilities' equipment and systems, including but not limited to process controls, pumps, instrument air system, dehydrators, fuel gas system, emergency shutdown systems, gas generators, reciprocating compressors, diesel generators, gas-fired boilers, process pumps and mechanical refrigeration system, PRMS, water hydrant systems etc.
• Assist the senior operators in wellhead operations and well performance surveillance through parameter logging and documentation in the log sheets.
• Participate in well testing activities and monitoring / recording of test parameters.
• Monitor and operate electrical and hydraulic control panels, safety and emergency shutdown devices and fire and gas systems.
• Assist in the preparation of plant equipment report.
• Assist during planned periodic maintenance work on the process plant equipment and wellheads.
• Complete monthly and annual compliance testing of safety devices.
• Responsible for taking samples and completing sampling cards for dispatch to laboratory.
• Carry out equipment troubleshooting with senior operators and other members of the maintenance teams.
• Operate non-critical equipment to ensure continuous operation of the plant.
• Respond to emergencies according to emergency procedures, deploying safety equipment where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company policy, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Carry out routine checks of equipment and report abnormalities to the maintenance department for corrective activity.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

Job & Main Specifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)

• A minimum of OND, City & Guilds Level 3 certificate in any engineering discipline, with at least two (2) years’ experience in process plant operations in an oil /gas production and processing facility, wellhead operations, refining and petrochemical industry.
• Working knowledge of oil and gas operations (wellhead operations, well testing, gas dehydration, compression, pipelines, measurement, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with little supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Good time management and communication skills.
• Values the experiences and contributions of others.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Must possess good understanding of documentation in a gas processing facility, including:
  • P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation diagrams, Process Flow Sheets).
  • Operations reports.
  • Process readings.
  • Cause and Effect Charts.
  • Instrumentation Drawings.
  • Piping Isometric drawings.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.