Operations - Plant / Process Operator II 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 - Plant / Process Operator II

Location: QIT Dorm, Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Contract

Main Functions

• Responsible for liaising with the Control Room Technician (CRT) and other Operations Technicians on job safety requirements to ensure understanding of the work objectives, safety, health, environmental, Operating Integrity System (OIMS), and security concerns.
• Responsible for supporting the CRT/Ops Supervisor in providing oversight of area activities and ensuring they are integrated and conducted in a safe and efficient manner. Works in a crew environment to manage activities involved in the safe and efficient operation of all plant units and sulfur recovery operations. Performs equipment surveillance.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with contractor personnel to prepare and maintain a safe work environment for their work
• Responsible for participating in the Operations Emergency Response activities relating to the area
• Provide support and coordinate with the Systems Completion team during the start-up and commissioning of the facilities
• Take part in the review of work packages for planned maintenance activities within the allocated area, confirm that isolation requirements are applied, and ensure that equipment preparation is planned in a manner that provides a safe environment for personnel to work
• Endorse Work Permits as the Area Operator (AO)
• Endorse Work Permits as the Isolating Authority (IA) when required
• Encourage teamwork between the Maintenance and Operations groups
• Support work prioritization to maximize effectiveness and complement the efforts of other work groups
• Ensure the CRT is informed and consulted about operations and major issues
• Ensure good communication between areas so that issues can be adequately addressed and actions completed
• Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in the allocated area
• Maintain a daily log and shift handover notes
• Safely perform physical tasks when required, such as moving drums of chemicals, lifting, and climbing ladders, silos, and tanks
• May perform minor equipment maintenance
• Maintain a high standard of plant housekeeping
• Make process changes to ensure the quality of end products remains within accepted standards

Skills and Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc / M.Sc Degree with industry experience in operations or a similar field required. 
• In-depth knowledge of production operations and processes
• In-depth knowledge of P&IDs, PFDs, and UFDs
• Ability to read shutdown logic diagrams
• Demonstrate the highest standard of Safety, Health, and Environment practices and promote the same in others
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Advanced understanding of Emergency Preparedness Procedures
• Advanced knowledge of safety management tools and processes, including Permit to Work (PTW), Step Back 5x5, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Risk Assessment
• Understanding of Controls Integrity (CI), safety management tools, and Production Operations Best Practices (POBP) and Planning & Budgeting (P&B) processes

Application Closing Date
27th July, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in MS Word to: jobs@abnl.net using the Job Title as the subject of the email.