Field Operator III at Nautilus Nigeria Engineering and Construction Limited (NNEC)

Nautilus Nigeria Engineering and Construction Limited (NNEC)'s mission is to provide all clients with high quality, cost-effective, on-schedule engineering, project management, inspection and environmental services. NNEC is committed to design and build more efficient, safer, reliable, and environmentally friendly facilities for the betterment of our clients and their communities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Operator III

Location: Abia
Job type: Full-time (Onsite) 

Main Functions

• Operate equipment and wells by applying operating and safety procedures and guidelines to meet daily operational plan, reduce equipment failure and efficient resources administration

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible to implement on daily work objectives, housekeeping, safety, health, environmental and security
• Active participation on daily toolbox meetings and regular, reported safety meetings
• Identify and implement corrective and optimization actions by the continuous surveillance of wells and equipment to ensure reliable, efficient and safe operational conditions
• Function as Equipment Care Technician, and routinely use Maintenance skills in performing simple maintenance activities
• Report when the alarm, emergency or emergency shutdown system is out of service
• Provide detailed, clear and accurate information when changing shift, to guarantee that unit conditions are updated and ensure operations continuity
• Coordinate, control and monitor maintenance jobs according with the corrective, predictive and preventive planning
• Report continuously in the log book all relevant operational events and abnormal situations or deviation occurred in the work area, equipment or personnel
• Take samples of products for laboratory analysis and execute field laboratory tests
• Active participation on emergency response activities
• Report incidents internally and escalate awareness as per the Incident Reporting Guidelines
• Ensure that Operations Shift Supervisor is informed and consulted about operations activities
• Ensure good communication across the work team so that issues / actions can be adequately addressed
• Provide the basic facts concerning well producing problems, current production rates, and current condition of the well
• Ensure that the well problem diagnostics are thorough and complete before requesting Well Work intervention operations
• Ensure that the wellhead and well surface equipment are maintained and are in good working order prior to Wellwork operations taking over responsibility for the well for intervention operations
• Provide assistance and support to the ongoing Wellwork operations as needed

Requirements
Skills and Qualifications:

• Completed Secondary Education and worked previously as a Field Technician.
• Strong communications (oral & written)
• High standard of Safety, Health, Environment aptitude and cultivates the same in others.
• Extensive knowledge and/or experience of pipeline operations
• Extensive knowledge of safety and operations management tools and processes
• Strong knowledge of Emergency Preparedness Procedures
• Extensive knowledge of Project Philosophy and Design Specifications
• Knowledgeable of relevant regulations
• Knowledgeable of relevant commercial agreements

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in marine operations, preferably onboard FPSO, VLCCs, or offshore support vessels.
• Strong understanding of IMO conventions, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISGOTT, and Flag/Class regulations.
• Familiarity with VLCC-scale marine systems, ballast water management, and marine pollution prevention.
• Proven experience in first-line maintenance of marine systems and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, coordinate operations, and mentor junior staff.
• Experience in cargo tank preparation, confined space entry, and permit-to-work systems.
• Experience in field vessel coordination, including safe approach, mooring, and communication protocols.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in multicultural teams.
• Proficient in radar systems, AIS, and electronic communication systems.
• Strong situational awareness and emergency response capabilities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the Position as the subject of the email.