Operations - Field Operator III at ABNL Limited

ABNL Limited was incorporated in 1992 as an Oil and Gas servicing company with a vision to provide professional engineering and technical services to the Oil and Gas exploration and production companies in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Since its incorporation, the company has grown in leaps and bounds, expanding its business horizon, but still within the Oil and Gas sector.

ABNL is a 100% owned indigenous firm, with a shareholding in excess of 100 million Naira. Its' directors are individuals of proven integrity, who over the years have acquired the requisite experience in the Oil and Gas business, as well as in the banking and finance sector. The integrity of the directors and the staff of the company have been a priceless contributive factor in the growth and wellbeing of the company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations - Field Operator III

Location: EDOP Platform, Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Contract

Main Functions

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

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing daily work objectives, housekeeping, safety, health, environmental, and security standards.
• Actively participate in daily toolbox meetings and regular reported safety meetings.
• Identify and implement corrective and optimization actions through continuous surveillance of wells and equipment to ensure reliable, efficient, and safe operational conditions.
• Function as an Equipment Care Technician and routinely apply 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 during shift handovers to ensure unit conditions are updated and operational continuity is maintained.
• Coordinate, control, and monitor maintenance jobs in accordance with corrective, predictive, and preventive planning.
• Continuously report in the logbook all relevant operational events, abnormal situations, or deviations occurring in the work area, equipment, or personnel.
• Take product samples for laboratory analysis and conduct field laboratory tests.
• Actively participate in emergency response activities.
• Report incidents internally and escalate awareness in line with the Incident Reporting Guidelines.
• Ensure the Operations Shift Supervisor is informed and consulted about operational activities.
• Maintain effective communication across the work team so that issues and actions can be adequately addressed.
• Provide the basic facts concerning well production problems, current production rates, and the current condition of the well.
• Ensure that well problem diagnostics are thorough and complete before requesting Well Work intervention operations.
• Ensure that the wellhead and well surface equipment are maintained and in good working order before Well Work operations take responsibility for the well for intervention activities.
• Provide assistance and support to ongoing Well Work operations as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Completed secondary education and previous experience as a Field Technician.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• High standard of Safety, Health, and Environmental awareness and ability to promote the same in others.
• Extensive knowledge and/or experience in 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.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations.
• Knowledge of relevant commercial agreements.

Application Closing Date
16th March, 2026.