Pot Operator / Mechanic at BGI Energy Services Limited

BGI Energy Services Ltd (formerly known as Broad Global Investment Ltd.) is a service provider to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. The company was incorporated in 1991, aiming at curbing the technical deficiencies and hitches in construction, measurement, calibration & standardization,measuring facilities and instruments in the oil and gas sector. Our services and expertise are structured to align with a continuous improvement system to consistently provide the Oil, Gas and Energy sector with quality services which include engineering, construction & procurement, installation, instrument calibration of instruments, measurement equipment and accessories, facility automation, process control, instrumentation and drilling support services and technical manpower supply (Nigerians and Expatriates). BGI is the first local company in Nigeria to execute Steam Tracing installation in a world class project. An example of this is our performance on the Escravos Gas to Liquid (EGTL) project.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pot Operator / Mechanic 

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation and monitoring of production systems and equipment under the supervision of experienced operators.
• Perform routine checks and monitor gauges, meters, and other equipment indicators to ensure proper system performance.
• Support the maintenance team in basic troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment.
• Assist in the startup and shutdown procedures for various production systems.
• Maintain daily logs of production activities, equipment performance, and operational status.
• Follow instructions from senior operators and supervisors, while learning operational processes and safety procedures.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and ensure safe work practices.

Scope of work but not limited to:

• Responsible for day-to-day operational activities, such as monitoring, startup and shutdown of process equipment etc.
• Optimize operational equipment such as compressors, pumps, FPSO tank related work, etc.
• Perform troubleshooting and first line maintenance on process equipment and cascades to the maintenance team for repairs through a work order
• Identify and resolve operating deviations
• Acknowledge, respond to, and initiate corrections/actions to process alarms.
• Maintain reports; update system daily reports.
• Tracks and records the status of the equipment on the facility using the ORD tools.
• Communicates production problems and equipment repair requirements, as appropriate.
• Supports maintenance personnel with isolation & deisolation of equipment for repairs and startup.
• Assists in organizing and directing preventative maintenance and housekeeping activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
• Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, practices and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills and Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Offshore safety certification (e.g., BOSIET, HUET) is preferred.
• 6-10 years of experience in an operator role, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Basic understanding of oil and gas production processes.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform basic operational tasks under supervision.
• Familiarity with process control systems, including monitoring gauges and meters.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to the operational team.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of offshore safety protocols (e.g., emergency response, hazard identification).

Application Closing Date
11th March, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and relevant documents to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.