Tank Farm Operator at an Upstream Oil & Gas Conglomerate

A leading independent Oil Exploration and Production company in Nigeria, requires the services of an experienced and dynamic candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tank Farm Operator

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The ideal candidates for this position must have sound knowledge and understanding of tank farm processes and equipment as well as start-up and shut down of equipment.
• He should also have knowledge of preparing equipment for maintenance and inspection including commissioning of tanks and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and analyse process conditions continuously during shift to maintain optimal tank farm operation.
• Provide assistance in ensuring clean, safe. effective and optimal tank farm operation.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with agreed health, safety and environment practices and procedures as outlined in the site management system & asset local rules.
• Monitor and accurately records data of condition of running and static equipment
• Timely identify problems as they arise and seek appropriate assistance.
• Generate product samples for laboratory testing in plant lab.
• Communicate relevant changing conditions and situations to Panel Operator & Shift Supervisor.
• Ensure that all activities in the day-to-day operation are carried out in a manner safe for personnel and equipment as well as minimising the impact on the environment.
• Ensure general housekeeping. isolation, decontamination and preparation of equipment for maintenance
• Liaise with Panel Operator, co-workers and have input to shift team talks.
• Timely communicate and provide report of events to Shift Supervisor and oncoming shift personnel via electronic reports and face to face handovers.
• Assisting in operations with flawless start up and shutdown.
• Monitor equipment and process conditions on site.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• OND in any core Engineering disciplines with a minimum Upper Credit
• Basic Offshore Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) and Offshore Medical Certificate will be required
• Minimum of five (5) years operational experience as field operator preferably in tank farm and / or Oil Movement department.
• Must have Permit to Work (PTW) knowledge
• Must have Emergency response awareness
• Must have knowledge of Hazardous materials
• Must have knowledge of and be able to identify unsafe acts and take action to stop them
• Able to work under adverse weather conditions while working on site.
• Safety and environmental awareness will be required
• Ability to carry out site safety emergency, environment and general procedures
• Must have sound knowledge and understanding of tank farm processes.

Remuneration
We offer competitive and attractive packages.

Application Closing Date
11th October, 2021.