Field Operations Services Officer - Otumara Node 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 Officer - Otumara Node

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

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operator of Oil and gas assets in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with stipulated guidelines.
• Manage day-to-day production operations field activities and manage safety and environmental issues.
• Monitor and record production rates and performance.
• Optimized effluent quality of produced water for environmentally safe discharge.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on wells and facilities to ensure stability.
• Perform daily First Line Monitoring (FLM) of process variables/parameters.
• Ensure optimized chemical injection rates are followed as advised.
• Observe local instruments, gauges, and meters to verify conformance to standard operating practice.
• Responsible for preparing equipment for maintenance including isolation, draining, and other procedures as required.
• Execute routine production operations and minor non-routine production activities as directed by Team Supervisor.
• Perform daily check and minor maintenance based on the check list etc.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team on assigned tasks and activities.
• Take requested samples for Lab analyses.
• Participate in monthly HSSE-SP meeting and daily toolbox meeting
• Carry out Inlet manifold pressure checks.
• Collect wellhead fluid sample of flowing strings.
• Report unsafe act and unsafe condition (UA/UC).
• Perform periodic well integrity assurance tasks and activities.
• Bean inspection/change out and Bean inventory management.
• Good knowledge of Ensure Safe production (ESP) – Proactive monitoring and alarm management.

Job Requirements

• Education: Academics Minimum WAEC or equivalent
• Work Experience:
  • Minimum 4 to 8 yrs hands-on experience as an Operations Support, Field Operations Technician or CRO in an Oil and Gas-producing field.
  • Must have at least five (5) years’ experience in Otumara Node Operations.

Key Skills:

• Handling crude export operations liaising with multi-disciplines.
• Accurately calculate export volumes, process export documentation, interface with regulators and Government Agents.
• Operate Delta DCS, Oil Saver Pit System, Export Pumps, Air Compressor and GTC etc.
• Facility safety enforcement including Risk identification/mitigation, work crew communication and buddy system.
• Knowledge in safe work practices and use of SOPs.
• Experience in field Control and safeguarding systems (pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic) operations including sensors, transmitters, actuators and valves.
• Interpretation of process engineering flow schemes and process drawings.
• Shell-certified Authorized gas tester.
• Shell certified Designated First Aider.

Soft Skills:

• Strong Communication & interpersonal relationship skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Team player.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2025.

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

Note
Work Cycle:

• Successful candidate will hit the ground running working on a mix of equipment most over two decades old with less OEM support but on gradual upgrade.
• The work location is Otumara Node based in West Shell Facilities accessible via Air or Water.
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• There is a standard 3-weeks on and 3-weeks off schedule.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
• The successful candidate is expected to be Port Harcourt/Warri based
• There may be need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for trainings and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours / days as need may arises.