Seplat Energy Plc is a leading indigenous Nigerian oil and gas exploration and production company with a strategic focus on Nigeria, listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (“LSE”) (LSE:SEPL) and Premium Board of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (“NSE”) (NSE:SEPLAT).

Seplat Energy is pursuing a Nigeria focused growth strategy and is well-positioned to participate in future divestment programmes by the international oil companies, farm-in opportunities and future licensing rounds. We are leading Nigeria’s energy transition towards cleaner, more reliable energy that is accessible to all.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Technician

Requisition ID: 510
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time
Department: JV Operations
Division: SEPNU Production

Overall Purpose of the Job

• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of hydrocarbon equipment and production facility systems, maintaining reliability and availability in accordance with equipment strategies, operator care standards, and surveillance system requirements.

Principal Accountabilities

• Ensure the safe, steady and optimum operation of process equipment with established parameters and operating targets.
• Predict, detect, identify, and react to abnormal conditions that might degrade into unwanted situations.
• Follow approved and established procedures as outlined per the CAS Standard.
• Enforce the full utilization of Work Execution System and other processes to achieve an accident-free workplace (JSA, LMRA, O&I Procedures and Processes)
• Fully utilize Work Execution System tools and other processes to achieve an accident-free workplace (JSA, LMRA, O&I, Procedures and Processes)
• Deploy Facility Safety Management System; “Behavior Based” Job Observation program, inspections, safety programs, hazard identifications (HAZID), Near Miss and Incident Reporting and investigation as assigned.
• Support Emergency Response Preparedness program as required.
• Develop and review work packages for safe execution of planned maintenance activities.
• Follow all procedures, standards and regulations required during the execution of their duties.
• Comply with all regulatory laws and guidelines.
• Report any noncompliance or irregularities upon discovery to the supervisor and support resolution as required.
• Develop, obtain approval and implement measures to address identified non-compliance or irregularities.
• Maintain and service controls equipment to support operations and optimize unit productivity targets.

Requirements
The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

• At least a Higher National Diploma (HND) with Upper Credit or City & Guilds Finals with equivalent in Engineering (Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation, Civil, Petroleum, etc.).
• B.Sc in Engineering Discipline
• Two (2) to eight (8) years of relevant oil and gas operational experience.
• Ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Strong communication skills
• NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

Skills:

• A safety-oriented, dedicated professional with knowledge of process plant operation who will effectively operate oil and gas equipment in line with relevant operations procedures and equipment manuals.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.