Inlet System Operator

About the Role

Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) is a leading energy company with a global footprint, operating premier petroleum exploration and production assets in Nigeria. We are seeking a skilled Inlet System Operator to take ownership of our Ammonia Plant Front-End and Inlet Systems. In this critical role, you will oversee natural gas reception, feed gas compression, and desulfurization units to ensure the continuous delivery of clean, high-quality feedstock within our world-class facility.

• Operate and optimize Natural Gas Reception, Feed Gas Compression, and Desulfurization units via DCS and field panels.
• Maintain feed gas parameters within Safe Operating Limits (SOL) to protect downstream ammonia synthesis catalysts.
• Manage critical inlet equipment including scrubbers, knockout drums, and high-pressure gas compressors.
• Execute complex start-ups, normal operations, and Emergency Shutdowns (ESD) in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Enforce strict HSE standards, including Permit to Work (PTW) and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) protocols.

• OND, HND, or B.Eng/B.Sc in Chemical, Mechanical, or Gas Engineering, or equivalent technical certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of operational experience as a Panel or Field Operator in a large-scale gas processing, petrochemical, or fertilizer plant.
• Proven expertise in high-pressure gas compressors, amine/TEG systems, and desulfurization reactors.
• Strong proficiency in reading P&IDs and utilizing DCS platforms such as Honeywell, Yokogawa, or Emerson.
• Valid HSE certifications and deep commitment to Process Safety Management and Goal Zero culture.

• Competitive top-tier remuneration package with applicable rotation allowances.
• Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art integrated oil, gas, and fertilizer production assets.
• Comprehensive health and safety training with clear pathways for career progression.

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