Operator

Assala Gabon is a dynamic Oil and Gas Exploration and Production company committed to the sustainable development of its assets. We value a collaborative approach, promote diversity, and prioritize safety and integrity in all our operations.

We are seeking a proactive and meticulous Operator to join our team. The role involves ensuring that day-to-day operations run smoothly within the designated work areas.

Key responsabilities

• Ensure the daily operations of the working zones.
• Collect all relevant data specified on the zone log sheets.
• Take action where required and report any anomalies to the Control Room Operator, Chief Operator, and/or Section Supervisor.
• Coordinate maintenance and engineering activities with the Control Room Operator, carrying out the required plant isolations/de-isolations and ensuring all other precautions specified on the work permit are followed.
• Stop and start equipment as required.
• Ensure general housekeeping and undertake first-line maintenance activities within the working zones.
• Carry out routine equipment and plant isolations, ensuring that all other precautions stated on the permit are adhered to.
• Start and stop equipment when required after carrying out the necessary pre-start and shutdown checks.
• Minimise the number of station, gas compression, or individual equipment trips by controlling the production process and responding to process parameters and alarms.
• Maintain accurate logs of equipment parameters within the zone (as specified on the log sheets) and update the zone logbooks accordingly.
• Report any anomalies occurring within the zone to the Control Room Operator, Chief Operator, and/or Section Supervisor.
• Carry out first-line maintenance within the working zones and ensure that routine sampling and lube/seal oil reservoirs for equipment are maintained in good order.
• Carry out interlock system reviews and update the logbook accordingly.
• Ensure the installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of chemical injection pumps.
• Provide technical input on sludge remediation and other waste-handling techniques.
• Provide technical input on all water treatment aspects of produced water, injection water, and effluent water projects.

Requirements

• High School Certificate, HNC (BTS), or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3-5 years of operational experience in hydrocarbon processing and operations, or within the oil and gas industry generally.
• Multidisciplinary technical experience with a sound technical foundation.
• Fluent in French with a basic knowledge of English.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong self-motivation and initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Promote company values, behaviours, and leadership qualities through open and honest discussion.
• Operate responsibly and safely.