Operator Technician


  2026-03-25
  Lagos, Nigeria
  10–12
  Manufacturing & Production


Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) is an indigenous company that ventured into the Exploration and Production (E&P) business in the year 2005.

Job Title: Operator Technician - Water Production Plant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor RO plant, filtration units, dosing systems, and disinfection systems (UV/Ozone)
  • Ensure smooth operation of bottling lines including rinsing, filling, capping, labelling, and packing
  • Start-up and shut-down plant equipment as per SOPs
  • Monitor plant parameters such as pressure, flow rate, pH, TDS, and conductivity
  • Record operational data and report abnormalities
  • Identify and report faults in pumps, membranes, valves, conveyors, and filling machines
  • Support troubleshooting and minor repairs
  • Monitor chemical usage and consumables
  • Assist in handling and storage of raw materials and spare parts
  • Report stock shortages
  • Maintain daily logs, checklists, and reports
  • Record downtime, breakdowns, and maintenance activities
  • Report issues to supervisor promptly
  • Adjust operating parameters to maintain optimal performance
  • Ensure treated water meets required quality standards (WHO, SON, NAFDAC)
  • Assist in sampling and basic laboratory testing
  • Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards in the plant
  • Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance of equipment
  • Assist in preventive and corrective maintenance activities

Requirements
Qualification:

  • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or chemical engineering
  • Technical certification in water treatment or plant maintenance is an added advantage

Experience:

  • Minimum 10–12 years of experience in water treatment, beverage, or bottling plants
  • Experience in RO systems, packaged drinking water, or beverage bottling operations is preferred

Certifications:

  • Any certification in field or relevant field

Selection Criteria:

  • Should possess hands-on experience in operating RO drinking water and bottling plant equipment
  • Should have proven experience in handling plant operations including filtration, dosing, and packaging processes
  • Should have proven experience in maintaining logs, reports, and operational documentation
  • Should have strong working knowledge of safety procedures and chemical handling
  • Should have practical exposure to preventive and corrective maintenance support
  • Should possess hands-on experience in maintaining plant hygiene and sanitation standards
  • Should have proven experience in working in shifts and meeting production targets.
  • Should have strong working knowledge of water treatment processes, plant equipment, and quality standards (WHO, SON, NAFDAC)
  • Should have practical exposure to troubleshooting and basic maintenance of pumps, membranes, valves, and bottling machines
  • Should possess hands-on experience in monitoring plant parameters such as pH, TDS, pressure, and flow rates

Functional Skills:

  • Knowledge of Reverse Osmosis (RO), filtration, and water treatment processes
  • Understanding of bottling line operations and equipment
  • Basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills
  • Knowledge of quality standards (WHO, SON, NAFDAC)
  • Record keeping and documentation skills.
  • Basic knowledge of mechanical systems (pumps, valves, motors)
  • Understanding of water quality parameters (pH, TDS, turbidity)
  • Ability to read gauges, meters, and control panels

Behavioural Skills:

  • Attention to detail
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to work under pressure and in shifts
  • Discipline and reliability.
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to follow instructions and SOPs

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected]using the Job title as the subject of the email

Application Deadline 7th April, 2026.



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