Production Operator

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, your expertise helps shape the future globally for environmental sustainability.

Purpose of the position: As Production Operator, you will Execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and operation activities at site. 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.

How can you support us? Here are below your responsibilities:

• Start, stop, and operate process systems, including:

  • Gas compression and conditioning units.
  • Glycol dehydration 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.

• Support laboratory sampling and analysis as required.

• Execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities following approved procedures.

• Assist Control Room Operators (CRO) during plant start-ups, shutdowns, and process transitions.

• Apply knowledge of cause-and-effect logic to safely manage process changes.

• Coordinate closely with CRO, Production Supervisor, and maintenance teams to ensure safe and efficient operations.

• Provide timely and accurate feedback on field operations to control room staff.

• Support shift handovers with detailed status updates on field conditions.

• Ensure compliance with SAIPEM procedures, applied to the function, including Saipem Permit to Work System.

What are we looking for?

• Education: Diploma or degree in Process Operations, Mechanical, or related discipline.

• Experience: 3–5 years in field operations within a gas processing, NGC, or petrochemical facility.

• Languages: Portuguese and Professional English.

• Technical Skills: Process operations mastery, safety and compliance, equipment troubleshooting, and flow measurement.

• IT Skills: Microsoft tools

What else should you know? All applicants must reside in Angola and possess a valid residence card, as Saipem is unable to offer sponsorships.

What can we offer to you:

• Contract Role: Fixed.

• 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 and much more.

• 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: Soyo - Zaire, Angola.

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.

Find out more on our career page here

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