Production Control Room Operator

About the role

Saipem is looking for a Production Control Room Operator to join its Luanda plant. You will operate the central control room, ensuring safe and efficient gas processing while supporting pre‑commissioning, commissioning and start‑up activities.

Key responsibilities

• Operate ICSS/DCS, Fire & Gas and ESD systems from the Central Control Room.
• Monitor and control gas compression, conditioning and utility systems to maintain stable plant performance.
• Adjust process parameters to optimise gas quality, energy efficiency and overall plant output.
• Initiate plant shutdowns or start‑ups in accordance with approved procedures and Permit‑to‑Work requirements.
• Manage chemical injection and treatment systems, record daily rates and report deviations.
• Support pre‑commissioning, commissioning and start‑up of new systems or plant modifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections to ensure safe operation.

Required profile

• Technical diploma in Process Operations, Instrumentation or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in control‑room operations within natural gas processing, NGC or petrochemical facilities.
• Fluent in Portuguese and professional English.
• Must reside in Angola and hold a valid residence card (no sponsorship available).

Required skills

• ICSS/DCS operation
• Fire & Gas system handling
• ESD system management
• Integrated Control System usage
• Microsoft Office tools

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract.
• Comprehensive health insurance covering the employee and up to four dependents.
• Performance‑based bonuses and clear promotion criteria.
• Opportunities for skills development and career growth within a global engineering leader.