Job Description
As a Senior Operator, you will serve as the technical anchor in the control room and field, operating, monitoring, and optimizing the ammonia plant while supporting the Shift Supervisor in maintaining safe and efficient operations.
Location: Nigeria Niger Delta region — Port Harcourt / Eleme / Bonny / Onne axis, or designated plant site
Work Pattern: Rotating shifts days/nights on a defined roster cycle
Environment: Central Control Room CCR, field operations, and plant process areas
Job Responsibility
• Operate and monitor the ammonia plant via DCS console, managing process variables across reforming, shift conversion, CO2 removal, methanation, and synthesis sections
• Execute start-ups, shutdowns, rate changes, and emergency responses under the direction of the Shift Supervisor
• Perform first-line troubleshooting of process upsets, equipment malfunctions, and control system alarms
• Coordinate field operations, verify field readings, and validate instrument performance
• Maintain accurate shift logs, production reports, and operations records
• Support catalyst handling awareness, equipment isolation, and line-breaking activities under PTW
• Train and mentor junior operators and DCS trainees
• Drive energy efficiency, steam balance optimization, and emissions reduction initiatives
Qualifications and Requirements
• HND / B.Sc. in Chemical, Process, or related engineering discipline
• 6–10 years of hands-on operations experience, with significant exposure to ammonia or syngas plant operations
• Hands-on expertise with DCS console operations, ammonia synthesis fundamentals, and process safety systems SIS/ESD
• Strong understanding of steam systems, gas turbines, centrifugal compressors, and refrigeration units as applicable
• Excellent communication, situation awareness, and decision-making under pressure
• Added Advantage: Experience with urea plants, familiarity with Nigerian regulatory environment, and OEM process training
What we Offer
• Highly competitive salary, shift allowances, performance bonuses, and 13th-month pay
• Comprehensive HMO family-inclusive, life & disability insurance, Clear progression path
• Accommodation/housing support, transport, duty meals
• Structured shift rotations with planned leave cycles
• World-Class Exposure: Work with international OEM technologies and global best practices
• Safety-First Culture: Zero-harm philosophy backed by industry-leading HSE systems
