Instrument Technician at a Leading Upstream Oil & Gas Company

A leading independent Upstream Oil & Gas Company in Nigeria with active operator-ship of prolific blocks, based on their current expansion and development programs, is recruiting experienced, intelligent and resourceful candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Instrument Technician

Ref: INST
Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• The Instrument Technician must have a good knowledge of Operational and Instrument Practices in an E&P Company.
• He is expected to have an in depth knowledge of offshore /swamp production engineering and operations, Well test and optimization of field production, development planning.
• The candidate must be able to lead and manage multiple concurrent projects, work in a team environment, and be able to effectively communicate within and outside the company. Must have worked at senior level in a similar position for at least eight (8) years in a reputable E&P Company.

Job Description

• Regulate and maintain measurement systems for oil and gas flow, level, pressure and temperature.
• Maintain strict maintenance schedules for critical systems, logging all repairs and inspections.
• Repair and service of meters as well as carry out routine check on rotating parts, PLCs.
• Monitor various mechanical systems in operation to ensure efficient and safe use.
• Ensure routine cleaning of strainers both on LACT Charge and main pump lines.
• Carry out routine calibration, failed safe test and pressure testing etc.
• Ensure all indicating and recording instruments are functional and calibrated as schedule.
• Carry out routine checks and repair defective pneumatic control systems, and bleed all systems for dry air supply for controllers.
• Troubleshoot test failures to determine root causes and develop processes to avoid repeat failure.

Qualifications and Required Competencies

• Minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Instrumentation Technology or related field with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division/Upper Credit.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in the oil industry with a proven track record of Instrumentation, production and operations management.
• Must be capable of applying production, operational, Instrumentation engineering and management principles to resolve instrumentation problems and optimize hydrocarbon production enhancement opportunities.
• Must have competencies to prepare daily instrumentation and operations reports.
• Experience with complex mechanical, pneumatic, and computerized systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• In depth knowledge of Instrumentation, Electrical, Production, Facilities and well bores.
• Must be result oriented and committed to company goals Champion the enforcement of standards and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
• Assist and support HSES teams in ensuring compliance to Safety and Security Policies and procedures at Company's locations.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application and CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.