Production Operator

Aretè & Cocchi Technology; Angola, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonuses

Career growth

Job summary

Saipem is seeking a Production Operator for our Angola site. You will ensure operations comply with procedures and HSE requirements while coordinating maintenance and isolations with the Control Room Operator and Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities include starting/stopping process systems, supervising gas compression, HPUs, produced water treatment, and maintaining process efficiency. 1+ years in Oil & Gas and a petroleum/processing engineering degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Petroleum/Process) or related field.
• 1+ years as a Production Operator in Oil and Gas.
• Languages: Portuguese and English (professional).

Responsibilities

• Start, stop, and operate process systems, including gas compression/conditioning units and produced water treatment systems.
• Handle hydraulic power units, cooling, filtration, and deaeration systems within safe limits.
• Monitor and adjust chemical injection to maintain process efficiency and support maintenance activities as needed.

Skills

Plant operations

Maintenance coordination

HSE compliance

Microsoft Tools

Portuguese

English

Education

Engineering degree (Petroleum/Process)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities.

Purpose of the position: As Production Operator, you will ensure all activities are performed in compliance with operating procedures, HSE requirements, and scheduled timelines. Carry out operations such as: Operation procedures preparation; QA/QC certification; Fire Fighting System usage; HSE system usage; Integrated Control System usage; Perform maintenance and inspection activities to ensure safe operation. Operate and monitor plant process and utilities systems effectively and safely. Facilitate routine maintenance by managing isolations and reinstatements in coordination with the Control Room Operator and Production Supervisor, Report to Production Supervisor in accordance with the current organizational chart.

How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:

• 1 Start, stop, and operate process systems, including:
• Gas compression and conditioning units
• Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs)
• Produced water treatment systems
• Cooling, filtration, and deaeration systems
• Operate all systems within safe engineering limits and process parameters.
• Monitor and adjust chemical injection and dosing systems to maintain process efficiency.

What are we looking for?

Education: Degree/bachelor’s degree in engineering: Petroleum, Process Operations or related field.

Experience: 1+ years as a Production Operator within Oil and Gas field/industry.

Languages: Portuguese and Professional English.

Technical Skills: Prepare and isolate plant systems for intrusive maintenance following approved procedures, Assist and stand‑by for Electrical, Instrumentation, and Mechanical Technicians during maintenance work to ensure process safety.

IT Skills: Microsoft tools

What can we offer to you:

• Contract Role: Rotational
• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including an attractive health insurance plan with 100% coverage for the employee and up to four direct dependents. We also have promotions and performance bonuses granted, according to clear objective criteria and demonstrated results.
• Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
• Location: Site.

Please note: All applicants must reside in Angola and possess a valid residence card, as Saipem is unable to offer sponsorships.

Additional Information:

We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don’t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form !

We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.

Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

One vision, many paths, limitless possibilities.