Shift Supervisor - Mechanical at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO)

Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) is an Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Ltd.we are continuously striving to innovate, grow and impact communities around us.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Shift Supervisor - Mechanical

Location: Akwa Ibom

Responsibilties

• Supervise and control day-to-day plant operations during the assigned shift.
• Ensure all treatment processes (filtration, chemical dosing, pumping, etc.) operate efficiently.
• Monitor plant equipment, systems, and process parameters.
• Maintain required production output and operational efficiency.
• Ensure treated water meets regulatory and project quality standards.
• Monitor water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity, chlorine residual, TDS, and conductivity.
• Adjust chemical dosing and process settings based on lab results and plant readings.
• Coordinate with laboratory personnel for regular testing and reporting.
• Lead, guide, and supervise plant operators and technicians on shift.
• Allocate duties and monitor staff performance.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide on-the-job support and technical guidance.
• Identify operational abnormalities and equipment malfunctions.
• Take immediate corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for breakdowns and preventive maintenance activities.
• Record and report all faults and corrective actions taken.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies.
• Enforce the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Promote safe handling, storage, and use of chemicals.
• Report safety incidents and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Maintain accurate shift logs and operational records.
• Record production data, chemical consumption, equipment status, and incidents.
• Prepare shift reports and communicate key issues during handover.
• Maintain documentation as per audit and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with maintenance, laboratory, and management teams.
• Escalate major operational or safety issues to higher management.
• Support plant audits and inspections when required.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
• Expert knowledge of RO, UF, DM, filtration, clarifiers, and chemical dosing systems.
• Should have proven ability to monitor and control plant operating parameters and Understanding of water quality standards and lab parameters.
• Should possess required experience in shift-based plant operation and supervision.
• Should have good Hands-on experience in process troubleshooting and emergency handling.
• Should have good basic knowledge of SCADA/PLC systems.
• Should have knowledge of plant safety procedures and chemical handling.

Application Closing Date
22nd June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Careers@energy-mgt.com using the job title as the subject of the email.