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Process and Plant Operator in Oil and Gas

Location:
Delta, Nigeria
Posted:
April 09, 2025

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AGBAWE, FRANCIS Warri, Nigeria

OMORARO +234********** *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

An expert in plant and process operations, with technical expertise in mechanical Engineering. Reliable Crane Operator with attention to detail and top-notch mechanical abilities. Excels in equipment rigging, operation and safety. Brings great hand-eye coordination and fast reaction time to deal with challenging situations.

SKILLS

• Parts inspection

• Mechanical Equipment Maintenance •

Process Safety

• ISSOW, PTW, JSA, HSE, Pump Valve

& Compressor

• Excellent communication and Report • writing skills

Highly organize, trainable and very attentive

• Crane Operations

• OSHA regulations compliance •

Hand-Eye Coordination

• Load Calculation

• Project Planning •

Team Collaboration

• Interpersonal Communication

• Precision Lifting •

Permit Acquisition

• Time Management

• Materials Movement •

Rigging Knowledge

• Attention to Detail

• Process Monitoring & Control •

Signal interpretation

• Crane Maintenance

• Emergency Response •

Lift reports

• Weight calculation

• Relationship Building •

Task Prioritization

EXPERIENCE

Plant and Process Operator I July 2024 – Date

ExxonMobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited - MPN

•Monitoring and overseeing plant operations.

•Assisting with startup, shutdown, and operations of facility equipment and Wellhead.

•Identifying problems that arise and resolving them.

•Ensuring that safety and environmental rules and programs are strictly adhered to.

•Conceptualizing and recommending plant improvement strategies.

•Carrying out site inspections and audits.

•Performing preventative and maintenance measures.

•Observing gauges, dials, switches, and alarms, and other indicators to ensure that all machines are working properly.

•Training new hires and cross-training other staff members.

•Maintaining a clean, hazard-free work environment.

•Carry out operational care rounds on running critical equipment.

•Issuing PTW – permit to work, JSA and ICC

•Issuing AGT- Automatic Gas Testing machine

•Carry out LOTO for all isolations and de-isolations.

Crane Operator/Rigger January 2024 – June 2024

A&K Construction Company Limited Abuja, Nigeria

•Drove crane through worksites and operated equipment according to guidelines.

•Protected equipment longevity through daily inspections and preventive maintenance.

•Promoted safety by enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations and worksite safety practices.

•Performed routine maintenance on cranes, including lubricating moving parts and checking fluid levels.

•Monitored weather conditions that could potentially affect crane operation safety.

•Coordinated with ground crew personnel to ensure safe and efficient lifting operations.

•Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current with industry advancements and maintain certification requirements.

•Evaluated site terrain before operation, taking into consideration potential obstacles or hazards that may interfere with lifting activities.

•Operated various types of cranes to lift, move, and place heavy objects at construction sites.

•Completed minor repairs on machines, pumps, sumps and pipelines.

•Rigged loads according to industry standards, ensuring proper balance and secure attachment.

•Communicated with crew members to coordinate material and equipment movement with focus on worksite safety.

•Maintained accurate records of completed lifts and maintained logs of any maintenance performed on equipment.

•Evaluated cranes and prepared for work, including lubricating ropes and winches and replacing cables.

•Increased lifting capacity by directing work of helpers placing blocking and outrigging under cranes.

•Prevented cable and attachment problems by inspecting each for wear before lifting loads.

•Controlled wear with regular cleaning, lubrication and maintenance of crane mechanisms.

Crane Operator/Rigger March 2018 - December 2023

SG Jones Nigeria Limited Warri, Nigeria

Senior Field Operator June 2010 - July 2015

Oiltest Group (Well Services) Limited Port Harcourt, Nigeria

•Trained new hires about daily operations and safety standards.

•Documented completed tasks and submitted daily reports to management for review and record-keeping purposes

•Maintained, overhauled and repaired valves, pumps and mechanical equipment

•Calibrated gauges in accordance with manufacturer's specification without rework

•Pressure tested equipment, and machines vibration monitoring, checked and analysis

•Planed and prioritized work in line with Supervisor's instructions

•Isolated Process, Performed maintenance work on actuators, pumps, solenoids, valves, prime movers, bearings and pulley

•Adhered to established safety protocols and regulations at all times while operating equipment or performing tasks in field.

•Responded promptly to emergency situations that arose during field operations, assessing risks accurately before taking appropriate action.

•Performed equipment inspections and reported operational deficiencies.

•Operated, calibrated and maintained fracturing equipment and performed minor repairs.

•Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety.

•Communicated with supervisors regarding progress updates, issues encountered, or changes in project scope.

•Performed troubleshooting and repairs on malfunctioning equipment during field projects.

•Participated in regular safety meetings with team members to discuss potential hazards and improve overall workplace safety practices.

EDUCATION

Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology

August 2013

Petroleum Training Institute, Delta State

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology

November 2009

Petroleum Training Institute, Warri

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, Nigeria

December 2022

LANGUAGE

English

Proficient (C2)

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES

Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)

With CA-EBS -Compressor Air Emergency Breathing System

Oil and Gas Production Operations Technician

Mobile Crane Operations and Rigging.



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