Bentonite Operator

About the Role

Bradfield Consulting is recruiting a skilled Bentonite Operator to oversee slurry plant operations, equipment maintenance, and quality support for bored piling and diaphragm wall construction. This on-site role ensures a continuous and reliable supply of bentonite and polymer slurry while upholding strict safety and environmental standards across various project sites in Nigeria.

• Operate bentonite mixing plants, slurry pumps, desanding units, and storage tanks.
• Monitor slurry circulation, transfer, storage, and recovery during active construction.
• Conduct pre-start equipment inspections and perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Support slurry sampling, testing, and material consumption monitoring.
• Maintain daily operating logs, records of production, and equipment hours.
• Ensure full compliance with site HSE requirements and environmental policies.

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience operating bentonite plants and slurry systems.
• Technical, vocational, or trade qualification is strongly preferred.
• Practical expertise with mixing plants, pumps, desanders, and pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience in bored piling or diaphragm wall construction sites.
• Willingness to work on-site in Lagos and travel to project locations across Nigeria.

• Accommodation and transportation support provided.
• Work permit assistance and project-related allowances.
• Medical support in line with company policy.
• Exposure to major infrastructure and foundation engineering projects.

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