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Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) is a leading integrated energy company. Together with its affiliates, it operates in Nigeria and West African sub-region.

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Are you an experienced Console Operator with a passion for safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations? Do you thrive in a high-performance industrial environment and possess the technical expertise to monitor and optimize complex process systems?

If so, we invite qualified Nigerians to apply for the Escravos Gas-to-Liquids (EGTL) Console Operator role and become part of a highly valued CNL team.

Your journey towards a rewarding career starts here!

 Job Description Summary:

Escravos Gas-to-Liquids (EGTL) Product Workup (PWU) Console Operator – Refining Unit

The refinery area comprises the Hydrocracker, Hydrotreater, Fractionator, Hydrogen Production Unit, and associated tank farm systems.

The PWU Console Operator supports safe and reliable EGTL operations by monitoring and controlling Unit 50 refinery plants, the associated hydrogen plant, and product tank farm operations.

The role requires maintaining process conditions within safe operating limits, responding promptly to operational changes, performing routine console duties, coordinating with operations and maintenance teams, following approved procedures, and ensuring effective shift communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and Monitor EGTL console to deliver daily shift plan, perform start-ups,  and controlled shutdown of equipment’s in assigned area.
• Respond to and manage plant process upsets and emergencies by applying requisite knowledge and relevant competencies.
• Work with Technical team to ensure that different processes and control devices function as intended toward a safe, reliable and efficient plant operations.
• Develop and review operating and emergency procedures in assigned area.
• Report abnormal conditions and equipment deviations within operating area and follow through to ensure optimum availability of process equipment.
• Conduct Operator routine duty and complete shift turnover notes.

What You Will Bring

Experience 

• At least five (5) years of experience as a qualified Field Operator in a refinery or similar complex process facility.

Qualification

• Higher National Diploma or University degree from a recognised institution.
• Successfully completed specific unit or Area Formal Operator Training program (FOTP) and Qualification Review Board (QRB) requirements as a unit operator for specific plant technology in a refinery or similar complex process facility.

Expertise

• Knowledgeable in process safety hazards, assesses process safety risks, and develops mitigation strategies.  
• Ability to communicate effectively and understands the importance of feedback in communication. 

Additional Considerations

• Good understanding of asset integrity, especially with process equipment and can demonstrate principles of operator care through effective Operator Routine Duties (ORDs). 
• Offshore Petroleum Industry Training organization (OPITO) certification or similar industry recognized craft certification is an advantage.

Posting closes on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 @11:59pm

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