Instrument (PACO) Engineering Support Services Personnel

About the Role

Western Development Company Limited (WDCL), a premier provider of turnkey engineering and technology solutions in Nigeria, is seeking a skilled Instrument (PACO) Engineering Support Services Personnel. In this critical role, you will ensure the optimal performance, reliability, and safety of process control and instrumentation systems within swamp-field production facilities, contributing directly to uninterrupted hydrocarbon processing and export operations.

• Perform proactive health checks, performance assurance, and fault diagnosis on Process Automation Systems (PAS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Fire & Gas Systems.
• Access and interpret P&IDs, Cause and Effects Matrices, Loop Drawings, and functional logic diagrams for accurate troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on instrumentation to guarantee asset technical integrity and safety compliance.
• Collaborate closely with service contractors, operations personnel, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe vendor-based maintenance and plant start-up procedures.
• Identify critical spare parts, manage procurement follow-ups, and maintain comprehensive maintenance records.
• Promote site safety through rigorous hazard identification, adherence to Permit to Work (PTW) systems, and effective LOTO protocols.

• Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Sciences or Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience as an Instrumentation Technician within the oil and gas industry, specifically with crude oil separation and gas dehydration.
• Proven expertise in Emerson Delta-V DCS, control room operations, upstream production, and structured troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Tunu node operations (Tunu, Ogbotobo, Opukushi, and Benisede) will be a distinct advantage.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform under minimal supervision in demanding environments.

• Competitive industry compensation package aligned with experience and qualifications.
• Structured 3-weeks-on and 3-weeks-off rotational work schedule (swamp-field location accessed via helicopter and boat).
• Opportunities for professional development, periodic training, and career advancement within a leading independent engineering firm.

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