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About this role

Sterling Energy and Exploration Production Limited is recruiting for three ammonia plant operation roles: a DCS Operator in Lagos, a Senior Operator - Ammonia Operations in Rivers, and a Shift Supervisor in Rivers. The roles involve operating and monitoring the ammonia plant from the Central Control Room and site locations, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous production, and coordinating with relevant teams.

What you would do

• Operate and monitor the ammonia plant via the DCS console.
• Execute plant start-ups, shutdowns, rate changes, and emergency responses.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and control system alarms.
• Coordinate with the Central Control Room, Field Operators, Maintenance and HSE teams during PTW activities and operational changes.
• Maintain shift logs, production reports and alarm summaries.
• Mentor junior operators and DCS trainees.

What they are asking for

• BEng, BSc or HND in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related discipline.
• 6-10 years hands-on ammonia plant or related operations experience.
• Hands-on experience with DCS platforms (Yokogawa CENTUM, Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV, ABB or Siemens) and SIS/ESD systems.
• Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management, PTW systems, and Nigerian regulatory requirements (NUPRC/NMDPRA).
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Added advantages: OEM process training, urea plant exposure, NEBOSH certification, or experience in Nigerian fertilizer/petrochemical complexes.

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