DCS Operator

DCS Operator

As a DCS (Distributed Control System) Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing the operations of the ammonia plant from the Central Control Room (CCR). This role ensures safe, efficient, and continuous operations while adhering to HSE policies and process safety management standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the ammonia plant via DCS console, covering reforming, shift conversion, CO₂ removal, methanation, ammonia synthesis loop, and utility systems.
• Execute plant start-up, shutdown, emergency shutdown (ESD), and trip recovery procedures in compliance with operating manuals.
• Monitor and control critical process variables such as pressure, temperature, flow, level, and composition.
• Perform first-line troubleshooting of process upsets, control system alarms, and equipment deviations.
• Coordinate with Shift Supervisors, Senior Operators, Field Operators, Maintenance, and HSE teams during PTW activities and operational changes.
• Manage performance of steam methane reformer (SMR), synthesis gas compressors, ammonia converter, and refrigeration systems.
• Maintain accurate shift logs, production reports, alarm summaries, and operations records.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE policies, Process Safety Management (PSM), and Nigerian regulatory requirements.
• Participate in HAZOP studies, safety drills, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support training and mentoring of junior operators and DCS trainees.

Requirements

• HND / B.Sc. / B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, or a related discipline.
• 6–10 years of hands-on DCS/Control Room operations experience with proven ammonia plant operations experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with ammonia synthesis, syngas production, and utility systems.
• Working proficiency in at least one major DCS platform: Yokogawa CENTUM, Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV, ABB, or Siemens.
• Strong knowledge of SIS/ESD systems, SCADA, PLCs, and P&ID interpretation.
• Solid grounding in Process Safety Management, Permit to Work (PTW) systems, and HSE standards.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills with proven ability to perform under pressure.

Salary Highly competitive salary, shift allowances, performance bonuses, and 13th-month pay.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: adeniyi.sunday@energy-mgt.com using the position as subject of email.