OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN AT RALDS AND AGATE LIMITED | OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Ralds & Agate (R&A) is an Organizational Effectiveness Firm focused on providing People and Process related solutions to businesses, communities and organizations within and outside Africa. We bring to the table a versatile & cumulative business and professional experience of over 4 decades. Multifaceted industry experience across Oil & Gas, Research & Technology, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Financial services etc.We work to support C suite clients to ensure that they derive value from their very valuable asset: their Employees. We are focused and committed towards building partnerships and mutually beneficial long term relationships with our clients.

Job Description:

• The Operations Technician role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production facilities and associated assets.
• The Operations Technician supports day-to-day production activities, routine and minor non-routine maintenance, and operational monitoring to ensure optimal performance of oil, gas, and power generation facilities.
• The role ensures compliance with HSE standards, operating procedures, and production targets while maintaining asset integrity and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operator of flow station, gas stations and associated assets in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with stipulated guidelines.
• Execute routine production and maintenance operations and minor non-routine production and Maintenance activities as directed by his Team Leader.
• Measure, validate, and report production volumes accurately.
• Ensure that wells are tested and sampled as per the requirements of the reservoir management, validate and report the results.
• Execute the set programmes of minor routine equipment services as set out in the facility Manuals and Work Practices.
• Participate in monthly CASHES meeting and daily toolbox meeting.
• Execute recommendations from performance improvement of individual assets
• Perform functional test of asset to ensure integrity in conjunction with team leader.
• Diagnose and rectify upsets in the plant or facilities.
• Carry out routine first line maintenance checks on all plant and process equipment.
• Where applicable, operate the NAG wells and monitor wells performance monthly through well testing.
• Take requested samples for analyses, take and record field data requested for general monitoring of plant performance.
• Operate plant-safeguarding systems located in the field.
• Maintain good housekeeping within the plant areas.
• Isolate and depressurize process equipment for maintenance as directed.

Requirements:

• Oil and gas separation processes and production operations.
• Flow assurance, metering systems, and chemical dosing processes.
• Plant automation and control systems (SCADA, DCS).
• Shutdown, isolation, pigging operations, and flare systems.
• HSE regulations, risk assessments, and safe work practices.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Strong safety consciousness
• High level of discipline and reliability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team-oriented and cooperative
• Adaptable and resilient
• Physically fit and willing to work rotational shifts
• Professional and compliant with procedures.

Qualifications and Skills:

• OND or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Trade Test Certificate, City & Guilds, or recognized vocational/technical training in plant operations or process technology is an added advantage.
• Valid certifications in HSE, Permit-to-Work Systems, First Aid, or Firefighting are preferred.
• OEM training or OEM-related certifications (e.g., compressors, turbines, control systems) will be an added plus.
• Minimum of 8 years’ hands-on field experience in oil & gas operations, especially in production, process, or field operations.

Skills:

• Plant and process operation
• Equipment monitoring and troubleshooting
• First-line maintenance execution
• Data collection and reporting
• Interpretation of P&IDs and process flow diagrams
• Communication and teamwork
• Problem-solving under field conditions
• Housekeeping and operational discipline.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@raldsandagate.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.