Shift Superviosr

Shift Superviosr

Shift Superviosr Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 6 - 10 years Location Rivers Job Field Engineering / Technical, Oil and Gas, Energy and Mining

You will supervise and coordinate all shift operations across our ammonia plant, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production while leading a team of operators, senior operators, and field technicians.

Location: Nigeria (Niger Delta region Port Harcourt Eleme Bonny Onne axis, or designated plant site)

Work Pattern: Rotating shifts (days/nights) on a defined roster cycle

Environment: Central Control Room (CCR), field operations, and plant process areas

Job Description Direct and supervise shift operations of the ammonia synthesis plant, including reforming, synthesis gas compression, ammonia synthesis loop, and utility systems Lead plant start-up, shutdown, emergency shutdown (ESD), and trip recovery activities in compliance with operating procedures Coordinate with the Central Control Room (CCR), Field Operators, Maintenance, and HSE teams to execute daily production plans and Permit to Work (PTW) activities Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), production rates, energy consumption, catalyst performance, and plant availability Conduct shift handovers, toolbox talks, and shift performance reviews Enforce strict compliance with HSE standards, Process Safety Management (PSM), and statutory requirements (NUPRC, NMDPRA, SON) Mentor, coach, and develop junior operators; drive capacity building within the shift team Investigate operational deviations, near-misses, and incidents; implement corrective and preventive actions Optimize steam methane reforming (SMR), gas purification, and ammonia synthesis converter performance to maximize yield and efficiency

Qualification & Requirement B.Eng./B.Sc. or HND in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline 6-10 years of hands-on operations experience in ammonia, urea, or syngas plants, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity Proven ammonia plant operations experience, synthesis loop, reformer, compressors (centrifugal/reciprocating), and cryogenic purification system Strong working knowledge of DCS platforms (Yokogawa CENTUM, Honeywell Experion, or Emerson DeltaV), SIS, and ESD systems Experience with HAZOP, risk assessment, and incident investigation methodologies Valid right to work in Nigeria; prior experience in Niger Delta or Nigerian fertilizer/petrochemical complexes is an advantage Added Advantage: NEBOSH IGC, PSM certification, or OEM training (e.g., KBR, Haldor Topsoe, ThyssenKrupp/Uhde process familiarity)

What we Offer

Highly competitive salary, shift allowances, performance bonuses, and 13th-month pay Comprehensive HMO (family-inclusive), life & disability insurance, Clear progression path Accommodation/housing support, transport, duty meals Structured shift rotations with planned leave cycles World-Class Exposure: Work with international OEM technologies and global best practices Safety-First Culture: Zero-harm philosophy backed by industry-leading HSE systems

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