Production Operator

Production Operator

Location: Nigeria

About the Opportunity

• We are seeking an experienced Production Operator to support safe, reliable and efficient oil and gas production operations across offshore and other operational locations.
• The role will involve operating and monitoring wells, separators, vessels, pumps, compressors, utilities and associated production systems, while maintaining process safety, production efficiency and operational integrity.
• The successful candidate will have strong hands-on production operations experience and the ability to monitor process conditions, identify abnormalities, carry out first-line troubleshooting and respond appropriately to operational situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wells, separators, vessels, pumps, compressors, utilities and associated production systems.

• Perform production system start-ups, shutdowns, line-ups, isolations and routine process surveillance in accordance with approved procedures.

• Monitor process parameters and equipment conditions, identify abnormalities and take authorised corrective action.

• Conduct routine field rounds and inspections to verify equipment condition and process stability.

• Carry out production sampling and basic operational checks as required.

• Perform first-line troubleshooting and escalate equipment or process abnormalities appropriately.

• Support Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), isolation and Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) activities.

• Support maintenance activities through effective equipment handover, isolation verification and reinstatement.

• Maintain accurate production logs, operational records and shift handover information.

• Participate in emergency response activities and maintain readiness for operational emergencies.

• Support production optimisation activities and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure production areas remain safe and orderly.

• Communicate process and equipment conditions clearly during shift handovers and operational meetings.

• Qualifications & Experience

• HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Production Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry, with strong upstream Exploration & Production (E&P) exposure.

• Demonstrable hands-on experience in production operations within offshore or comparable upstream facilities.

• Practical experience operating and monitoring process equipment, production systems and utilities.

• Strong understanding of production processes, operating procedures, equipment isolation and process safety.

• Valid BOSIET/HUET, offshore medical and H₂S certification where offshore deployment applies.

• Good working knowledge of HSE requirements, operational controls, procedures and technical documentation.

Technical Expertise:

• Oil and gas production operations.
• Well and production system operations.
• Separators, vessels, pumps and compressors.
• Utilities and associated production equipment.
• Process monitoring and parameter control.
• Production system start-up and shutdown.
• Equipment line-up and isolation procedures.
• Process troubleshooting and abnormal situation management.
• Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS).
• Production sampling and field inspection.
• Maintenance handover and equipment reinstatement.
• Emergency response and process safety.
• Production logging, reporting and shift handover.

What We Value:

• Strong safety mindset and personal accountability.
• Sound operational judgement and disciplined execution.
• Strong observation and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to recognise abnormal process and equipment conditions promptly.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Accurate production reporting and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and shift handover discipline.
• Willingness to promptly escalate operational risks and unsafe conditions.
• Integrity, professionalism and adherence to approved operating procedures.

HSE & Compliance:

• Comply with applicable company HSE policies, procedures, Permit-to-Work requirements, risk assessments, isolation controls and emergency-response arrangements.
• Maintain strong awareness of process safety, production hazards and equipment operating limits.
• Follow approved operating procedures for start-up, shutdown, isolation, reinstatement and abnormal operating conditions.
• Stop or escalate unsafe work and promptly report incidents, near misses, equipment defects, leaks and abnormal operating conditions.
• Participate in toolbox talks, pre-job meetings, safety observations and relevant risk assessments.
• Maintain required offshore medical, safety and professional certifications throughout the assignment.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working conditions within production and operational areas.
• Ensure activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements and approved company standards.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.