Operations Technician

Luanda, Angola

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reference
Job reference 1272086
location
Location Luanda, Angola
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Operations & Production
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published April 22, 2026

Operations Technician

  • Establishes and maintains a safe work environment for all activities within his or her assigned unit.

  • Meets expectations of Unit Operators in the Facility Safety Management System. This includes:

  • Behaviour Based Job Observation program (LPO’s), Inspections, Safety Meetings, Hazard Identifications (HIDs), Near Misses, and Incident Reporting and investigation

  • Prepares plant as per PTW and ICC procedures for maintenance activities

  • Supports Emergency Response Preparedness as required

  • Knows how to use the available equipment

  • Participates in simulations as determined on schedule

  • Fulfils assigned role on emergency response teams

  • Follows all procedures, standards, and regulations required during the execution of his or her duties

  • Detects, identifies and reacts to abnormal conditions that might develop into emergency situations

  • Operates Unit to established parameters and operating targets

  • Supports the development of these targets

  • Follows required procedure deviation or critical device bypass procedures where approved procedures or work practices cannot be executed safely

  • Identifies and troubleshoots process or operating problems of assigned unit

  • Determines the problem; develops and implements corrective action

  • Maintains chemical inventory between established minimums and maximums; this includes both bulk and day storage vessels

  • Maintains chemical feed rates at established targets

  • Identifies and supports the testing of new ideas or opportunities for improvement

  • Manages Unit operation to minimize impact on the facility as a result of a process upset

  • Anticipates the result of changes in facility operation and develops appropriate mitigating plans and contingencies

  • Ensures that equipment requiring maintenance is prepared for the intended work and has all potential energy sources isolated

  • Initiates restorative maintenance requests for the assigned unit

  • Performs minor maintenance functions on operating equipment

  • Maintains housekeeping standards for the Unit

  • Communicates all required information regarding Unit performance to the Control Room Operator and to other affected Unit Operators

  • Maintains Unit Logbook: Makes clear concise entries

  • Ensures that all changes to unit are logged with appropriate explanation included

  • Exercises resourcefulness, innovation, and persistence in abnormal situations

  • Identifies and participates in the development or upgrade of procedures and training material as required

  • When qualified, acts as a stand-in as required for other positions

  • Supports the Training of backup Unit Operators

  • Trains operators on the unit's processes and equipment

  • Willing to undertake training as offered by the Company to expand his or her area of responsibility and competency

  • Maintenance (instrumentation or mechanics) within Operations

  • Offshore experience (minimum 3 years of offshore experience)

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