Where you fit in

The Bonga Operations Technicians form the core of the shift teams on the Bonga FPSO. They operate and maintain production systems safely and efficiently ensuring the correct quantity and quality of products are delivered.

The Operations Technician will work primarily with the Shift Supervisor, Operations Engineer, Operations Supervisor, Technical Custodian Subsea, Maintenance Technicians, Operations Technicians on same and other shifts, Contract staff, the Marine Team and Vendor Representatives for overall safe running of the Bonga production systems.

The production systems are divided into the following subsystems:

1. Subsea wellheads

2. Oil Process

3. Gas Process

4. Power and Utilities Process

5. Water injection

Operations Technicians are expected to start up, control, monitor, and shut down of assigned subsystems as required and to maintain safe operations and achieve production targets.

What is the role

The principal accountabilities of the Bonga Operations Technician are:

• Responsible for the surveillance of assigned production systems.
• Maintaining close liaison with the Control Room Operators (CRO) and performing operational actions requested by the CRO.
• Reinstatement and startup of systems and equipment.
• Monitoring process plant and making adjustments where necessary to sustain and optimize production.
• Carrying out all Operational Planned Maintenance Routines.
• Taking/analysing samples as required by job specification.
• Carrying out first line maintenance within agreed scope.
• Gathering, interpreting and communicating information as required.
• Shutdown, depressurising, purging/flushing of isolated systems and equipment for maintenance.
• Verifying that key adjustable operating parameters in the production facilities and systems are optimised, to identify problems in the processes and to take appropriate corrective action.
• Identifying deviations from optimum operating parameters and taking corrective actions.
• Carrying out handover to the incoming shift and maintain a daily handover log of significant events in the areas of responsibility and perform a verbal on-the-job handover with the oncoming shift technician, to ensure continuity of operations.
• Taking plant logs once per shift or as may be required.
• Providing operational and technical knowledge input into the design of changes in system's configurations.
• Ensuring the execution of critical system maintenance and ensure that first line diagnosis and corrective actions are adequately carried out.
• Responding to production incidents, hazardous conditions or emergencies as required, utilising ESD facilities where appropriate.
• Carrying out emergency response duties as may be required.

What we need from you

To practice as an engineer in Nigeria, you would need to be COREN registered or registrable. To deliver on the role, you will need to have a learner's mindset and possess strong interpersonal skills i.e., able to influence and develop relationships across various disciplines, functions, and cultures. You would also need to be comfortable in leading people, coaching, and motivating less experienced colleagues and delivering through others. You would be required to work in line with company guidelines on (i) HSSE and (ii) Ethics & Compliance.

Furthermore, you will need the following in order to be successful on the role:

• Must have legal authorization to work on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• You must have a National Diploma (ND) or its equivalent in a relevant engineering field plus minimum 10 years' experience in a production role on an offshore oil and gas facility
• Completion of the Shell Intensive Training Programme 2 (SITP 2) will be an advantage.
• Experience with working with P&IDs and a good understanding of isolation principles.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to work across different teams to harness ideas and generate solutions or new approaches to complex problems
• Computer literacy and proficiency in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems preferably SAP.
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Planning and time management
• Skilled in safe work practices as expected in an industrial setting.
• Analytical skills - visually demonstrate (graphs/ tables/trends)
• Problem solving and strategic thinking

Scam Warning

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Shell does not make use of employment forms; neither does the Company process CVs that have not been submitted through the proper websites: www.shell.com/careers . All successful applicants who receive an offer of employment from Shell would have been required to go through a formal and transparent recruitment process.

To learn more about Shell's recruitment process please visit our website www.shell.com/careers .

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world's growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork, and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There's never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, while managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you'll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future - whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we're nurturing an inclusive environment - one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential.

• We're creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we'll take it from there.
• We're closing the gender gap - whether that's through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We're striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you in finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We're huge advocates for career development. We'll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.