Field Operations Services Forcados Officer at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Western Development Company Limited (WDCL) is an independent limited liability company, established in Nigeria for over 13 years ago. WDCL is the sole representative of various overseas companies in the fields of Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Operations Services Forcados Officer

Location: Warri, Delta
Start Date: 1st March 2025

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Field Operator services support will also be responsible for the following:
• Apply the emergency response procedure where and when necessary.
• Report and close out Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Conditions
• Serves as permit to work signatory and administer safe system of work.
• Apply the Health Safety Security and Environment policy, legislations applicable to crude oil transfer and export.
• Carry out first line maintenance on pumps, motors, separators, and valves.
• Adhere to plant operational procedures.
• Start-up and Shutdown of Oil and Gas facilities
• Perform daily first line monitoring of process parameters and variables.
• Execute daily communication and Shift handover.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance interventions plant isolation etc.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to execute planned activities.
• Collaborate with Plant operators to execute front line maintenance activities in the plant.
• Perform proper housekeeping within the plant.
• Serve as focal point for operational registers.
• Maintain defective equipment register for plant.
• Direct the operation of the vacuum truck.

Minimum Requirements

• Trade Test Cert (IVQ)/OND/HND/ University Degree with 3 – 8 years work experience as a field operator in an oil and gas facility or SSCE/WAEC with a minimum of 10 years plus IVQ work experience as a field operator in an oil and gas facility.
• Minimum of one year: as a Drains/Front Line Maintenance/Instrument air and fuel gas/Intake operator/Last Line of Defense operations/Facility Maintenance personnel/facility Control Room Operator/Hydrocarbon Oil accountant/Radio Operator in managing Export Interface
• Ability to read and interpret process engineering flow schemes (PEFS)
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, and word)
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Basic Knowledge of Terminal Operations
• Basic knowledge of Process and Personal safety
• Basic knowledge of Oil recovery operations.

Skills:

• Control Room Operator
• T_BOSIET/HUET certification
• Experience in the operation of 3 phase separators, compressors, pumps and other crude oil processing equipment
• A good understanding of the working principles of field instrumentation and process automation systems.
• Process Operations Technician
• T_BOSIET/HUET certification
• Experience in offshore operations
• Experience in crude oil fiscal measurement activities
• Experience in the Enclosed Flare management and management of Operational Registers.

Utility – Instrument Air System:

• T_BOSIET/HUET certification
• Experience in maintenance of air compressors.
• A good understanding of the working principles of field instrumentation and process automation systems.

Utility – Water Treatment System:

• T_BOSIET/HUET certification
• Experience in maintenance of pumps, sight glass, and valves
• Experience in managing Chemical Injection for improved Water Effluent quality
• A good understanding of the working principles of field instrumentation and process automation systems.
• Hydrocarbon Accountant
• T_BOSIET/HUET certification
• Experience in preparation of documents for crude oil export
• Experience in preparation of Fiscalisation report.

Soft Skills:

• Onsite Hazards identification and Risk assessment capability.
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a diverse team.
• Self-Motivated and performs under minimal supervision.
• Ability to trend and analyze data sets.
• Ability to understand and perform production operations (volume, pressure) calculation.
• Ability to understand unit of various variables i.e., pressure, volume, flowrate etc.
• Ability to work in a diverse team and with external stake holders.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note
Work Cycle:

• The work location is Forcados Oil Terminal accessible via water and Air.
• The job activity period is daily on a 12-hour (7 am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• There is a standard 3weeks on and 3weeks off schedule.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitably qualified covers.
• There may be need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for trainings and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.