Field Operator I – Operations (Tech) at ABNL Limited

ABNL Limited, established in 1992, emerged as a dedicated Oil and Gas servicing company, aiming to offer expert engineering and technical services to oil and gas exploration and production companies in Nigeria and the wider West African sub-region. Over the years, ABNL has experienced remarkable growth and success, diversifying its business scope while remaining focused on the Oil and Gas sector. Throughout its journey, ABNL has expanded its operations, seizing opportunities within the industry to broaden its business horizon. Today, ABNL Limited continues to be a prominent player in the Oil and Gas sector, delivering professional services and contributing to the energy landscape of Nigeria and the West African sub-region.

Title: Field Operator I – Operations (Tech)

Location: Akwa Ibom

Employment Type: Contract

Work Schedule: 2wk on / 2wk off – 14 days on / 14 days off
Assignment Type: Onshore Rotation (Non-Standard Schedule

Main Functions
Scope of Work specific to this Assignment:

• Operate equipment and wells by applying operating and safety procedures and guidelines to meet daily operational plan, reduce equipment failure and efficient resources administration

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible to implement on daily work objectives, housekeeping, safety, health, environmental and security
• Active participation on daily toolbox meetings and regular, reported safety meetings
• Identify and implement corrective and optimization actions by the continuous surveillance of wells and equipment to ensure reliable, efficient and safe operational conditions
• Function as Equipment Care Technician, and routinely use Maintenance skills in performing simple maintenance activities
• Report when the alarm, emergency or emergency shutdown system is out of service
• Provide detailed, clear and accurate information when changing shift, to guarantee that unit conditions are updated and ensure operations continuity
• Coordinate, control and monitor maintenance jobs according with the corrective, predictive and preventive planning
• Report continuously in the log book all relevant operational events and abnormal situations or deviation occurred in the work area, equipment or personnel
• Take samples of products for laboratory analysis and execute field laboratory tests
• Active participation on emergency response activities
• Report incidents internally and escalate awareness as per the Incident Reporting Guidelines
• Ensure that Operations Shift Supervisor is informed and consulted about operations activities
• Ensure good communication across the work team so that issues / actions can be adequately addressed
• Provide the basic facts concerning well producing problems, current production rates, and current condition of the well
• Ensure that the well problem diagnostics are thorough and complete before requesting Well Work intervention operations
• Ensure that the wellhead and well surface equipment are maintained and are in good working order prior to Wellwork operations taking over responsibility for the well for intervention operations
• Provide assistance and support to the ongoing Wellwork operations as needed

Skills and Qualifications

• Completed Secondary education and worked previously as a Field Technician.
• Good communications (oral & written)
• High standard of Safety, Health, Environment aptitude and cultivates the same in others.
• Understanding of pipeline operations
• Understanding of safety and operations management tools and processes
• Understanding of Emergency Preparedness Procedures
• Understanding of Project Philosophy and Design Specifications
• Understanding of relevant regulations
• Understanding of relevant commercial agreement

Deadline: 26th July, 2023.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.