Western Development Company Limited Recruitment 2024(6 Positions)

Academics

• OND or HND in Mechanical or Instrumentation & Controls Automation Engineering or any other relevant discipline.
• A certificate from School of Basic Instrumentation will be an added advantage.
• Age: < 45 years.
• Gender: Male/Female

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in SPDC operation as a PACO technician

Skills:

• Must possess competence No.1 plus at least one of Nos. 2 – 5

General instrumentation:

• Ability to read drawings – PEFS, PSFS, C&E, FLD, loop diagrams, etc.
• Sound knowledge of process instrumentation – major process parameters measured, types of sensors/instruments, principles of measurement, etc.
• Sound knowledge of loop components – IS barriers, surge protectors, FISCO, I/O modules
• Sound knowledge of communication protocols – HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, etc
• Sound knowledge of Fire & Gas devices – different types of detectors, principles of operation, Logic Solvers, Output Devices, etc.
• Sound knowledge of operation and maintenance of valves – control valves, SDVs, BDVs, solenoid valves, Actuators, positioners, position transmitters, air regulators, different types of manual valves, etc.
• Skilled in calibration of switches and transmitters (pressure, differential pressure, level, temperature, flow, and absolute pressure)
• Skilled in maintenance of valves (control valves, ESDVs, MOVs, manual valves), positioners, I/P converters
• Skilled in the use of handheld communication devices (Field Communicator, Interrogator, Fieldmate, NI Fieldbus Communicator, FB Tool, Oscilloscope, etc.)

Yokogawa DCS/SIS engineering and maintenance:

• Installation and configuration of Foundation Fieldbus devices using the Engineering Workstation (EWS)
• Engineering of systems using the SIS EWS
• Installation and configuration of HART devices
• Engineering of CentumVP software, including navigation and editing of function blocks
• Use of Yokogawa AMS to manage field devices
• Navigation, configuration, and logic modification of ProSafe safety systems using ProSafe-PLC 4-mation & ProSafe-RS Workbench
• Ability to work on PraSafe SLS – Logic navigation using FLD, sound knowledge of SLS modules

Allen Bradley Systems engineering and maintenance:

• Sound knowledge (including engineering and maintenance) of ControlLogix, RSLogix5000, RSLogix500
• Installation and configuration of field devices
• Engineering and maintenance of Allen Bradley PLCs using RSLogix5000, RSLogix500, RSFieldbus and FactoryTalk software
• Installation and configuration of PLCs, I/O modules, and other associated components
• Programming techniques, program upload/download to PLCs
• HMI engineering, PanelView, etc.
• Connection and use of laptop for PLC engineering

SMAR Systems Engineering and Maintenance:

• Installation and configuration of Foundation Fieldbus devices
• Engineering of System 302 software, including navigation, editing of function blocks
• Installation and configuration of PLCs, I/O modules and other associated components
• Programming techniques, program upload/download to PLCs
• System302 HMI engineering, ProccessView, etc
• Connection and use of laptop for PLC engineering

DeltaV DCS Engineering and Maintenance:

• Installation and configuration of Foundation Fieldbus devices using EWS
• Engineering of DeltaV software, including navigation and editing of function blocks
• Installation and configuration of DCS controllers and I/O modules
• HMI graphics modification

Soft Skills:
(Added advantage)

• Perform basic computer-related activities
• Knowledge of worksite hazard mgt and permit to work systems
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Communication & team working.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-motivated and performs under minimal supervision

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years working in an oil and gas producing field location.
• Prior experience in an SPDC location/Terminal should be an added advantage.

Key Skills:

• Operation and maintenance of LV power Generation and distribution systems (Experience with the following generators is an added advantage; CAT G3512, G3306, D3412, D3304,).
• Experience in Electric Motors and control systems maintenance.
• Experience in Atlas Copco systems and mobile compressor maintenance.
• Experience in Utility Distribution boards and lighting systems maintenance.
• Experience in maintenance of water-well sumo pumps.
• Competent Electrical Person
• Experience in Lightning and Earthing system inspections.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in Electrical Equipment and systems maintenance, troubleshooting and fault analysis.

Soft Skills:
Added Advantage:

• Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs)
• Knowledge and use of the Permit to Work system.
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Good Communication skills & a team player
• Ability to work under pressure with resilience
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-motivated and performs under minimal supervision.

Work Cycle and Conditions

• The work location is in the West Shell facilities accessible via water and air.
• The job activity period is daily on a 12-hour (7 am to 7 pm) routine over a 14-day, 21-day cycle period.
• The successful candidate will manage their own absences with his/her contractor for suitably qualified covers. There may be a need for periodic visits to the Shell industrial area for training and official assignments. Personnel may be required to work extended hours as the need arises.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as the need arises.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Minimum Requirements

• OND / HND in Sciences / Engineering with 3 – 8 years of work experience as a field operator in an oil and gas facility or SSCE/WAEC with a minimum of 10 years of work experience as a field operator in an oil and gas facility.
• Minimum of one year: as a Drains/Front Line Maintenance/Instrument air and fuel gas/Intake operator/Last Line of Defense operations/New process Area operations/water treatment facility/Control Room Operator/Hydrocarbon Oil accountant
• Ability to read and interpret process engineering flow schemes (PEFS)
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Basic Knowledge of Terminal Operations
• Basic knowledge of Process and Personal Safety
• Basic knowledge of Oil recovery operations

Skills:

(Added advantage)
Control Room Operator:

• T_BOSIET certification
• Experience in the operation of 3-phase separators, compressors, pumps and other crude oil processing equipment
• A good understanding of the working principles of field instrumentation and process automation systems.

Drains:

• T_BOSIET certification
• IMO leve1, 2 certification
• Experience responding to crude oil spills.
• Experience in maintenance of hoses.
• Experience in the operation of vacuum trucks

Front Line Mtce:

• T_BOSIET certification
• Experience in the maintenance of hydrocarbon and water processing equipment.
• Mechanical discipline bias

Utility – Instrument Air and Fuel Gas:

• T_BOSIET certification
• Experience in the maintenance of air compressors.
• A good understanding of the working principles of field instrumentation and process automation systems.

Intake Operator:

• T_BOSIET certification
• Experience in offshore operations
• Experience in crude oil fiscal measurement activities
• Experience in crude oil sampling and collection (handling)

Last Line of Defense:

• T_BOSIET certification
• Experience responding to crude oil spills.
• Experience in maintenance of hoses.
• Experience in operation of open drain water treatment facility

New Process Area:

• T_BOSIET certification
• Experience in maintenance of pumps, manual valves, and sight glass of vessels.
• A good understanding of the working principles of field instrumentation and process automation systems.

Utility – Water Treatment System:

• T_BOSIET certification
• Experience in the maintenance of pumps, sight glass, and valves
• A good understanding of the working principles of field instrumentation and process automation systems.

Hydrocarbon Accountant:

• T_BOSIET certification
• Experience in the preparation of documents for crude oil export
• Experience in preparation of visualization report

Soft Skills:

• Onsite Hazard identification and Risk assessment capability.
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a diverse team.
• Self-motivated and performs under minimal supervision.
• Ability to trend and analyse data sets.
• Ability to understand and perform production operations (volume, pressure) calculation.
• Ability to understand units of various variables i.e., pressure, volume, flow rate etc.
• Ability to work in a diverse team and with external stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 to 12 years working as a field operations support, technician or permit coordinator in an oil and gas-producing field location.
• Asset Management and Logistics support Experience in SPDC.
• Must have at least five (5) years’ experience in SPDC terminal operations.

Skills:
(Added advantage):

• Ability to read and interpret process engineering flow schemes (PEFS) and process documents.
• Skill-level knowledge in running/managing permit systems.
• Understanding of Forcados Terminal Process Operations and control room activities.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and performs under minimal supervision.
• Experience in leading and supervising others in field operations tasks.
• Experience in site project supervision and commissioning.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to understand and perform production operations (volume, pressure) calculation.
• Ability to understand units of various variables i.e., pressure, volume, flow rate etc.
• Onsite Hazard identification and Risk assessment capability.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years working experience in an oil and gas facility working as an Instrumentation Technician.
• Experience in any SPDC facility will be an added advantage.

Skills:

• Experience in actuator valves and ESD systems maintenance
• Experience in PAS and fire protection systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Safeguarding systems maintenance.
• Field Instrumented Pneumatic / DCS systems.
• Experience in Delta V Systems.

Soft Skills:
(Added advantage):

• Ability to lead a team for the safe execution of tasks onsite.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Perform basic computer-related activities
• Knowledge of worksite hazard mgt and perimetry systems
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Communication & team working.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good organizational skills
• Self-motivated and performs under minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Work Experience

• Minimum of 12 years working as a Mechanical technician in an oil and gas producing field location.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience working as a mechanical technician in SPDC preferably Forcados Terminal.

Key Skills:

• Disassemble/Assemble and Maintain Rotating and static equipment, Compressors, and turbines.
• Experience in Solar turbine maintenance
• Experience in Caterpillar Engines D3406, D3512, D3516
• Experience in Sulzer pumps; and flender gear systems.
• Experience in Atlas Copco SF11 and mobile compressors
• Experience in Valve maintenance.
• Experience in Pump Fluid-end inspections and driver/gear alignments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in Equipment troubleshooting and fault analysis
• Basic workshop machinery and welding machine use.

Soft Skills:
(Added advantage):

• Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs)
• Knowledge and use of SAP tool
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Good Communication skills & a team player
• Ability to work under pressure with resilience
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-motivated and performs under minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online