DCS Panel Operator (Ammonia Plant) at BridgeGap Consults Limited

Bridgegap Consults Limited has been providing multidisciplinary professional service to both local and international organizations since 2008. Our vision is to be recognized as the best Human Resource and Business consulting company in Nigeria. Top quality service requires top quality people, so attracting the best talent is a commitment for Bridgegap. At Bridgegap, we are committed to working with clients through complexities of finding solutions and then adding value to the business world.

Driven by the culture of excellence and strict adherence to global best practices; we have combined our vision with the delivery of services that exceeds customer’s expectation. We believe that people are the best asset of any company, regardless of the business size, industry and market share. We value differences; inspire and enable people to achieve high expectations, standards, and challenging goals. We believe that doing what is right for the business with integrity will lead to mutual success for both the Company and the individual. Our quest for excellence ties us together. We believe it is the responsibility of all individuals to continually develop themselves and others. We encourage and expect outstanding technical mastery and execution excellence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: DCS Panel Operator (Ammonia Plant)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced DCS Panel Operatorto operate and monitor Distributed Control Systems (DCS) within a world-class ammonia production facility.
• The successful candidate will ensure safe, efficient, and continuous plant operation while maintaining strict compliance with HSE and operational standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and control ammonia plant operations from the DCS panel to ensure safe, stable, and efficient plant performance.
• Maintain critical process parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, levels, and composition within operating targets.
• Acknowledge, analyze, and respond promptly to system alarms, trips, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Coordinate with field operators during plant start-up, shutdown, process adjustments, and emergency situations.
• Record operational readings, process trends, and deviations in shift logbooks and operational reports.
• Report equipment malfunctions, process deviations, trips, and abnormal conditions to the Shift Supervisor.
• Perform remote monitoring and control of pumps, compressors, valves, reactors, heat exchangers, and other process equipment through the DCS system.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operating manuals, and emergency response procedures.
• Support plant optimization by maintaining stable process conditions and achieving production targets.
• Participate in control system checks, loop testing, DCS troubleshooting, and coordination of instrumentation maintenance activities.
• Maintain effective communication with field operators, maintenance teams, and other plant personnel to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years' experiencein an ammonia plant.
• Hands-on experience with Honeywell, ABB, Yokogawa, or Emerson DCS.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Remuneration
Negotiable.

Application Closing Date
25th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: omoerarotimi14@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.