Control Room Operator

About this role

Sellafield Energy Resources Limited is looking for a Control Room Operator in Lagos to monitor and control production processes from the control room, ensuring safe and stable operations and addressing alarms and changing process conditions. The role involves watching control systems, tracking key process data, and adjusting settings within approved limits. The position requires coordinating with field teams for start-ups, shutdowns and isolations, keeping logs, and participating in handovers and safety drills. Offshore assignments may be required and offshore safety training or medical certification may be needed. The employer provides services and resources to Nigeria’s energy sectors, including oilfields and power plants, and operates on a full-time, onsite basis in Lagos.

What you would do

• Monitor production equipment and process conditions using control systems.
• Track pressures, temperatures, flow rates, alarms, and equipment status.
• Adjust process settings within approved operating limits.
• Communicate operating instructions and updates to field operators.
• Respond to alarms and abnormal conditions following procedures.
• Coordinate equipment start-ups, shutdowns, and isolations with operations teams.
• Maintain shift logs and accurate production records.
• Participate in shift handovers, safety meetings, and emergency drills.
• Report equipment faults, process deviations, and safety concerns promptly.
• Follow company procedures and applicable HSE requirements.

What they are asking for

• Technical certificate, OND, HND, or degree in Process Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in oil and gas production or process operations.
• Familiarity with control systems, alarms, and process monitoring.
• Strong communication, observation, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work shifts and respond calmly to abnormal situations.
• Willingness to travel offshore when required.
• Relevant offshore safety training and medical certification, where applicable.

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