JOB DESCRIPTION

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Wood is recruiting for an experienced National Offshore Production Operator to join our team in Equatorial Guinea.

Please note this position is only to National Equatorial Guinea personnel.

Location: Offshore Equatorial Guinea

Rotation / Work Pattern: Offshore 5 weeks / 5 weeks off - 7-day week / 12 hour day

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential requirements for this role:

• Ensuring the security of company assets by operating in a safe and efficient manner
• Assist the operations team in mentoring national employees in the competency assurance and training program
• Assist the operations team in maximization of oil and gas production in line with company targets and completion of the daily production report
• Compliance with the Safety Management System
• Assist the operations team in the monitoring, control and reaction to the process control, emergency shutdown and Fire and Gas System
• Perform the day-to-day outside duties to maintain a safe and environmentally sound operation of the assigned process facilities or area
• Perform the day to day outside operational changes and or corrections as called upon by the Lead Operator / Production Supervisor
• Be responsible for the outside day-to-day safe and sound operation of assigned process and process-utilities, and other responsibilities
• Be responsible for isolating and preparing equipment for the first line maintenance technicians of process and process utilities as called upon
• Detect, identify and react to abnormal conditions that might develop into emergency situations
• Ensures continuous operation of the asset. Carries out routine checks of asset operating conditions in accordance with set schedules. Includes taking samples, recording readings, checking running condition of equipment, etc
• Monitors asset operations on site. Includes adjusting local set points and gauges to accommodate fluctuations in operations. Reports abnormalities to the lead operator or supervisor as required
• Opens and shuts various valves manually. Starts and stops pumps and rotating equipment in accordance with set procedures and supervisors or lead operators instructions
• Carries out minor maintenance and housekeeping duties as required. Includes greasing, cleaning, and replacing minor parts on platform equipment
• Assists the lead production operator when required.
• Perform various laboratory tests as required
• Calculates various well tests/conditions to determine well parameters such as gas production, gas and condensate ratios, etc. Ensures the wells are flowing at optimal levels.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly routine activities regarding the wells and associated equipment
• Co-ordination of fluid sampling on the hydrocarbon process plant and utility systems, and analysis in the laboratory by the Laboratory Technician
• Control and monitoring of the production chemistry
• Solving operational problems fully utilizing the planned maintenance system
• Participation in risk assessments when appropriate
• Control and monitoring of hydrocarbon process plant and utility systems
• Take appropriate action as directed in the event of process and utility system alarms and trips
• Monitoring and recording of key parameters for hydrocarbon process plant and utility systems
• It is desirable but not mandatory for the prospective employee to have experience in Process Safety Management activities. Candidate will be expected to participate in Process Safety Management activities that involve process design, process technology, operational and maintenance activities and procedures, non-routine activities and procedures, emergency preparedness plans and procedures, training programs, and other elements which could impact the process.

Other elements of PSM which may touch the employee consist of:

• Mechanical Integrity
• Management of Change
• Investigation of Incidents
• Process Hazards Analysis
• Operating Procedures and Practices
• Compliance Audits
• Emergency Response
• Pre-start-up Safety Reviews

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

Essential requirements for this role:

• Associates Engineering Degree, or equivalent formal qualification
• Several years experience as Production Operator in the offshore or onshore oil & gas industry
• BOSIET & CA\EBS Certificate
• Emergency Response Team training

Desirable:

• Communicate effectively in English orally and written
• ABB Advant 500 Series Control System
• Cameron Sub-Sea Control
• Electra Hydraulic Sub-Sea Control Systems

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.