Water Treatment Plant Operator at Oilserv Limited

Oilserv Limited is a leading provider of integrated engineering, procurement, construction, installation & commissioning (EPCIC) services and complementary solutions across the asset and program life cycle within the onshore, offshore and subsea market segments of the oil and gas sector. Oilserv Limited was incorporated in 1992 and commenced operations in 1995.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Water Treatment Plant Operator

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

Job Summary

• The Water Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective treatment of water to meet regulatory and quality standards.
• This role involves monitoring equipment, performing routine maintenance, conducting water quality tests, and ensuring compliance with environmental and health regulations.

Job Details
Core/Technical:

• Operating and Monitoring Water Treatment Plant Equipment: Operating and monitoring treatment machines, pumps, filters, tanks, and other treatment equipment from raw to dispensing treated water. 
• Safely handle and apply water treatment chemicals such as chlorine, lime, and coagulants.
• Respond promptly to system alarms, equipment malfunctions, and emergency situations.
• Maintaining Equipment: Performing routine maintenance and ability to troubleshoot swiftly whenever emergencies occur during operations and get operations back on course is a major PLUS.
• Identify and report mechanical or operational issues and assist in repairing pumps, valves, and chemical feed systems as needed
• Maintain inventory of production materials, products, and equipment to ensure smooth plant and business operations.
• Data Recording and Reports: Keeping accurate operational data/record, status reports, including flow rates, pressure, and chemical dosages, and maintaining records in line with standard operations and compliance.  
• Performing Tests: Conducting routine water quality tests to check pH, chlorine levels, turbidity, and other parameters and keep record of results to ensure water quality meets regulatory standards.
• Maintains and adhere strictly to standard hygienic conditions of the production process, facility and surroundings.
• Collaboration and Communication: Able to collaborate with other operators, engineers, and supervisors to optimize processes and communicate operational status to management. 
• Ensure compliance with Company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and PROMPT processing and delivery of orders to customers. 

Requirements

• Trade Test II Certificate with a minimum of (6) years’ experience or OND in Science Lab. Technology, Food Science, and Technology, or any related Science
• 3 years of experience working in a water treatment plant or a similar field is preferred. 

Benefits

• Great work culture and multiple opportunities for growth and self-development. 
• 18 days of annual leave, excluding federal public holidays. 
• Health insurance coverage. 
• Monthly employer pension contribution. 

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2025.