The oil and gas industry is a pillar of the Nigerian economy and a major factor in its world standing.

TOTAL Upstream has been serving the Nigerian hydrocarbons industry for nearly half a century, in partnership with the Nigerian government and in different equity associations with other private companies.

Production Operator Trainees

Job description:

*Candidates who successfully complete the TOTAL training programm will be considered for the usual recruitment process in TEPNG.

Upon employment, the ideal candidate will be responsible for effective and efficient operation and monitoring of production process equipment associated with TEPNG’s onshore or offshore production facilities. Specifically, the job holder will:

• Safely operate (or supervise the operation) and monitor all production process equipment associated with TEPNG oil and gas production, pipe lines, utility and safety systems to achieve set production and or operational targets.
• Carry out first level maintenance on instrumentation, pumps and other production equipment.
• Ensure that all relevant production data is accurately recorded and reported daily.
• Advise the Chief Operator of any potentially hazardous situations in order to ensure the earliest possible return to completely safe working conditions.
• Ensure that all installations and work sites are kept safe and that a safe and secure working environment exists at all times with particular regard to the permit to work procedures.
• Ensure that all installations and work sites are kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Maintain full awareness of emergency procedures so as to be capable of immediately assuring the appropriate responsibilities in the event of an emergency.
• To carry out any other duties assigned to him that are within his capabilities and for which he has received appropriate training.
• During, facility commissioning perios, assist the commissioning team in preparing commissioning operating tests and equipment performance checks, as well as preparing the start-up phase

Job Qualification/Experience:
The ideal candidate must be a motivated self-starter who possesses the following qualifications and attributes:

* A minimum of an Ordinary National Diploma or Higher National Diploma (or their equivalents) in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Petroleum Engineering from accredited higher institutions
* Must have a minimum of an Upper Credit, or a Second class upper
* 2008/2009 graduate who has not participated in TEPNG’s recruitment process within the last 24 months
*The position does not require any experience. However, an Oil & Gas previous experience may be an added advantage.
* High numeracy skills
* Good communication and interpersonal skills

Closing Date: 15th April 2010

To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should visit: www.careers.total.com for detailed information and application forms which must be completed online. No paper applications will be accepted.

Your CV must include the following details in the order listed:

• Surname, First name, Other names (where applicable) Date of Birth
• Contact Address stipulating road/street number(s) only
• Contact Telephone Number{s)
• Functional Email address as ALL communication will be by email ONLY
• State of Origin
• Local Government Area
• Details of Tertiary Education: institution, degree obtained, class of degree, period
• Details of Secondary Education: institution, certificate, period
• Details of Primary Education: institution, certificate, period
• Indicate your Industrial Training experience, stating your employer, period, and duties
• Indicate your NYSC experience, stating your employer, period (start and end dates) and duties

NOTE:
From the website, click on ENGLISH at the top of the page to change the language.
2. Click on “Vacancies” to open the search page.
3. From the “Country” drop-down menu, select ‘Nigeria’, scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Search”.
This will display all the advertised vacancies in Total E & P Nigeria Limited.
4. Click on the position you are interested in to view details of the job description. You can then complete an online application form by clicking on “Apply now” at the bottom of the page.
5. It is compulsory to cut and paste your CV in the space provided in the application form.
Good luck!