Senior Ammonia Operator

Job Title: Senior Ammonia Operator

Our Client: A Leading Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Manufacturing Enterprise

Location: Akwa-Ibom/Uyo

Job Type: Full-Time | Shift Roster

Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level (5 – 10+ Years)

About the Role

People2profit is actively recruiting a highly skilled Senior Ammonia Operator on behalf of a top-tier Oil & Gas and Petrochemical client. In this critical role, you will take the lead in operating, monitoring, and optimizing the Ammonia and Urea fertilizer production plant from the Central Control Room (CCR). The ideal candidate has deep, hands-on expertise in the Haber-Bosch process, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and plant commissioning. If you are a Senior Process Operator with a proven track record in high-pressure chemical synthesis, process troubleshooting, and HSE leadership, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

Ammonia Plant Operations & DCS Control:

• Operate, monitor, and optimize the Ammonia synthesis plant via the Distributed Control System (DCS) and SCADA, ensuring safe, stable, and continuous production.
• Control critical process parameters across key units: **Primary/Secondary Reformers, Syngas Compression, CO2 Removal, Shift Converters, Methanation, and the Ammonia Synthesis Loop.
• Analyze online analyzer data and laboratory results to adjust process variables, ensuring the final Ammonia/Urea product meets strict quality specifications.
• Perform advanced process troubleshooting, identify operational bottlenecks, and execute rapid corrective actions to prevent unplanned shutdowns.

Start-up, Shutdown & Commissioning:

• Lead and execute complex plant start-ups, normal shutdowns, and Emergency Shutdowns (ESD) from the control panel in strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and catalyst reduction activities.
• Monitor and control the purging, nitrogen blanketing, and leak testing of high-pressure systems.

Shift Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Act as the Lead Operator / Shift Charge in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, directing Field Operators and Shift Technicians.
• Conduct comprehensive shift handovers, ensuring seamless transition of plant status, ongoing issues, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams to plan routine maintenance, troubleshoot equipment failures, and minimize downtime.

Health, Safety, Environment & Process Safety (HSE & PSM):

• Enforce strict compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) guidelines and HSE protocols
• Manage the Permit to Work (PTW) system, ensuring proper Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures are verified before issuing permits.
• Respond swiftly to process alarms, gas leaks, or emergency scenarios in accordance with the plant’s Emergency Response Plan (ERP).

Requirements & Qualifications

• OND, B.Sc, B.Eng, or HND in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 5 to 10+ years of hands-on technical experience specifically operating the **Ammonia, Urea, or Fertilizer** section of a large-scale chemical, petrochemical, or oil & gas plant.
• Control Room Expertise: Proven experience operating modern DCS/SCADA systems** (e.g., Honeywell Experion, Yokogawa CENTUM, Emerson DeltaV, or SPEC 2000).
• Strong ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, and Cause-and-Effect matrices. Deep understanding of thermodynamics and high-pressure chemical reactions.
• Safety Certifications: In-depth knowledge of industrial HSE standards. (HSE Levels 1-3, PSM, and Emergency Response certifications are highly advantageous).
• Excellent decision-making skills under pressure, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to mentor junior operators.

Core Competencies & Technical Skills:

• Ammonia Synthesis, Urea Production, Haber-Bosch Process, Syngas, Methanation, CO2 Removal, Reforming.
• DCS, SCADA, CCR, Panel Operation, Console Operation, ESD, Interlock Bypasses.
• Plant Commissioning, Start-up & Shutdown, Process Optimization, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• HSE Compliance, Process Safety Management (PSM), Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Job Safety Analysis (JSA).

What We Offer

• N1,000,000 - 1,500,000
• Free Transportaion, Meals, Accomodation, Life Insurance, Comprehensive health, wellness, and welfare benefits.
• The opportunity to lead operations at one of Nigeria’s premier Oil & Gas / Petrochemical facilities.
• Continuous professional development and exposure to world-class process technologies.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should forward their updated CVs to **[Insert Email Address, [email protected] with the subject line "Senior Ammonia Operator".

Please ensure your CV clearly highlights your specific experience with Ammonia/Fertilizer plants and DCS operations. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have verifiable ammonia experience? How many years?
• Kindly confirm that your salary expectation falls within the given budget.
• What is your notice period?

Work Location: In person