Flow Station Field Operator

About the role

ASC Nigeria Limited is hiring a Flow Station Field Operator for its Operations & Maintenance department in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The role develops the competency to carry out production operations duties, operate assigned equipment and be accountable for task execution by the end of the training programme.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor production process facilities on a 12-hour shift cycle.
• Operate process equipment such as valves and pumps during start-up and shut-down, and troubleshoot faults using process parameters.
• Operate process equipment and systems through the HMI.
• Monitor field fiscal measuring devices, pressure gauges and level/pressure control valves, and use dip tapes to access tank volumes where required.
• Prepare production equipment for commissioning and maintenance.
• Support the laboratory technician on product sampling for routine tests so that crude, gas and diesel products stay within specification.
• Follow all safety procedures before and during operations.
• Support the maintenance team on modifications and repairs, complying with the Permit to Work (PTW) system.
• Record process and production parameters, analyse and trend data and report.
• Lead a team to achieve goals, prioritising safety and supporting colleagues.

Required profile

• ND certificate or HND in Engineering.
• Experience working under a PTW scheme, including work site risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis and toolbox talks.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with effective written and spoken communication.
• Patience, good work ethics, willingness to receive coaching and share knowledge, and proactive behaviour.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Wellhead knowledge.
• Liquid/gas/produced water separation and handling, including well testing.
• Metering and associated analyzers.
• Flaring, venting and drainage.
• Workshop and laboratory facilities.