Plant / Process Operator II

Job summary

Plant / Process Operator II

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 6 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Contract - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities

Operations & Process Monitoring:

• Support the Control Room Technician (CRT) and Operations Supervisor in the safe and efficient operation of plant facilities.
• Monitor plant equipment and perform routine inspections to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Monitor process conditions and make necessary operational adjustments to maintain product quality within operating specifications.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, shift handover reports, and equipment status records.
• Promptly communicate operational issues and abnormalities to relevant stakeholders.
• Interpret Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Utility Flow Diagrams (UFDs), and shutdown logic diagrams to support safe plant operations.

Safety, Compliance & Operational Integrity:

• Ensure all activities comply with company Safety, Health, Environment (SHE), Operational Integrity (OI), and security requirements.
• Participate in emergency response activities, drills, and preparedness programs.
• Prepare work areas to ensure safe execution of maintenance and contractor activities.
• Review maintenance work packages and verify equipment isolation requirements before work begins.
• Endorse Work Permits as Area Operator (AO) and act as Isolating Authority (IA) where required.
• Ensure strict compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), risk assessments, and safe isolation practices.

Maintenance & Commissioning Support:

• Support systems completion, plant start-up, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with Maintenance teams to safely execute planned maintenance work.
• Perform minor maintenance activities where required.
• Assist in troubleshooting operational issues to maximize plant reliability and efficiency.
• Support work prioritization to minimize downtime and optimize production performance.

Teamwork & Operational Excellence:

• Foster strong collaboration between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Contractor personnel.
• Promote effective communication across operating areas to resolve operational issues promptly.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within assigned operating areas.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, plant reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor junior operators by sharing operational knowledge and best practices where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Process Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 6–10 years of experience in plant operations, refinery, petrochemical, LNG, or oil and gas processing facilities.
• Experience supporting plant start-up, commissioning, and routine operations.
• Experience working within Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems and operational safety programs.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of production operations and process plant systems.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret: Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Utility Flow Diagrams (UFDs), Shutdown Logic Diagrams
• Strong understanding of: Permit-to-Work (PTW) Systems, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessment, Step Back 5x5, Emergency Preparedness Procedures, Controls Integrity (CI), Production Operations Best Practices (POBP), Planning & Budgeting (P&B) Processes
• Knowledge of plant equipment operation, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance principles.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and sound decision-making skills.
• Ability to work successfully in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• High attention to detail and operational discipline.
• Ability to work under pressure in a shift-based operational environment.
• Physically fit to perform industrial field activities, including climbing, lifting, and working in demanding plant environments.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on major oil and gas production facilities in Nigeria.
• Exposure to large-scale engineering, operations, and maintenance projects with international industry partners.
• Professional development through hands-on experience in plant operations, commissioning, and operational excellence.
• Collaborative work environment focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive contract opportunity with a leading energy services company.