Production Operator

Dakar, Senegal

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reference
Job reference 1273424
location
Location Dakar, Senegal
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Maintenance and Reliability
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published May 20, 2026

Role: Production Operator

Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)

Location: Dakar, Senegal

Start Date: ASAP

Work Schedule: 28 days on / 28 days off

Elevate Your Career as Production Operator

Contribute as a member of a multi-disciplined team, providing critical operational input to the activities of a major FPSO facility. The role operates on a 28x28 offshore rotation in the Senegal and Mauritania region.

Experience & Requirements

  • Strong technical knowledge and experience in relevant systems and operations
  • Advanced expertise in the field of operations, gained through experience operating and maintaining multiple assets
  • Proven experience in offshore operations
  • Knowledge of designing and applying isolations and General Operating Certificates (GOC), preferably with experience using eCoW systems
  • In-depth understanding of operating procedures, with a focus on continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

  • Support delivery of the Operations Readiness Plan, with a focus on Control of Work (CoW) development, training, and competency
  • Participate in testing operational procedures using simulators
  • Deliver CoW accountabilities, working with the Production Operations Support team to develop MOCs, ORAs, Overrides, and SORAs in line with upstream Control of Work standards
  • Contribute to activity planning within area of expertise
  • Execute routine operations and maintenance activities to support startup of GTA assets
  • Provide input into procurement of spare parts
  • Implement preservation and maintenance routines for equipment handed over to operations
  • Prepare process, utility, and energy isolations
  • Perform integrity checks, pre-startup verifications, and process line-ups to ensure safe startup

Operational Responsibilities

  • Perform operational processes in alignment with established procedures
  • Carry out maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance procedures
  • Execute Control of Work activities in compliance with upstream standards
  • Report any emerging risks impacting safe, reliable, and compliant operations to leadership
  • Conduct plant condition monitoring and basic equipment care
  • Complete required training and competency assessments

About Airswift

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry.

How to Apply?
If you are a motivated and skilled professional looking for an exciting opportunity, we invite you to join our team. Please submit your resume to henrique.pinheiro@airswift.com. Airswift is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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