Production Operator

Terra Energy Services and its subsidiary companies are leading suppliers of a wide range of upstream engineering and management services including manpower supply, quality management, environmental services, facilities, project and resources management, maintenance, inspection and procurement services with distinctive capabilities in the design and execution of large-scale offshore and onshore projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Operator

Location: Nigeria

About the Opportunity

• We are seeking an experienced Production Operator to support safe, reliable and efficient oil and gas production operations across offshore and other operational locations.
• The role will involve operating and monitoring wells, separators, vessels, pumps, compressors, utilities and associated production systems, while maintaining process safety, production efficiency and operational integrity.
• The successful candidate will have strong hands-on production operations experience and the ability to monitor process conditions, identify abnormalities, carry out first-line troubleshooting and respond appropriately to operational situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wells, separators, vessels, pumps, compressors, utilities and associated production systems.
• Perform production system start-ups, shutdowns, line-ups, isolations and routine process surveillance in accordance with approved procedures.
• Monitor process parameters and equipment conditions, identify abnormalities and take authorised corrective action.
• Conduct routine field rounds and inspections to verify equipment condition and process stability.
• Carry out production sampling and basic operational checks as required.
• Perform first-line troubleshooting and escalate equipment or process abnormalities appropriately.
• Support Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), isolation and Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) activities.
• Support maintenance activities through effective equipment handover, isolation verification and reinstatement.
• Maintain accurate production logs, operational records and shift handover information.
• Participate in emergency response activities and maintain readiness for operational emergencies.
• Support production optimisation activities and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure production areas remain safe and orderly.
• Communicate process and equipment conditions clearly during shift handovers and operational meetings.

Qualifications & Experience

• HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Production Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry, with strong upstream Exploration & Production (E&P) exposure.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in production operations within offshore or comparable upstream facilities.
• Practical experience operating and monitoring process equipment, production systems and utilities.
• Strong understanding of production processes, operating procedures, equipment isolation and process safety.
• Valid BOSIET/HUET, offshore medical and H₂S certification where offshore deployment applies.
• Good working knowledge of HSE requirements, operational controls, procedures and technical documentation.

Technical Expertise:

• Oil and gas production operations.
• Well and production system operations.
• Separators, vessels, pumps and compressors.
• Utilities and associated production equipment.
• Process monitoring and parameter control.
• Production system start-up and shutdown.
• Equipment line-up and isolation procedures.
• Process troubleshooting and abnormal situation management.
• Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS).
• Production sampling and field inspection.
• Maintenance handover and equipment reinstatement.
• Emergency response and process safety.
• Production logging, reporting and shift handover.

What We Value:

• Strong safety mindset and personal accountability.
• Sound operational judgement and disciplined execution.
• Strong observation and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to recognise abnormal process and equipment conditions promptly.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Accurate production reporting and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and shift handover discipline.
• Willingness to promptly escalate operational risks and unsafe conditions.
• Integrity, professionalism and adherence to approved operating procedures.

HSE & Compliance:

• Comply with applicable company HSE policies, procedures, Permit-to-Work requirements, risk assessments, isolation controls and emergency-response arrangements.
• Maintain strong awareness of process safety, production hazards and equipment operating limits.
• Follow approved operating procedures for start-up, shutdown, isolation, reinstatement and abnormal operating conditions.
• Stop or escalate unsafe work and promptly report incidents, near misses, equipment defects, leaks and abnormal operating conditions.
• Participate in toolbox talks, pre-job meetings, safety observations and relevant risk assessments.
• Maintain required offshore medical, safety and professional certifications throughout the assignment.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working conditions within production and operational areas.
• Ensure activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements and approved company standards.