LIQUID MUD PLANT (LMP) OPERATOR

Our client is a premier global energy technology company and the world’s first and only fullstream provider of integrated oilfield products, services and digital solutions. Operating in over 120 countries, they are a pioneering force in the global energy transition, developing advanced technologies that make energy safer, cleaner and more efficient. Joining this industry leader means working at the forefront of innovation in energy, hydrogen, carbon capture and industrial technology.

We are inviting applications for the following role:

Role Summary

The LMP Operator works at a liquid mud plant with minimal supervision and takes on increasingly
independent tasks. The role covers fluid mixing, transfers and equipment operation, and extends to
calculations, fluid testing, documentation, housekeeping, process improvement and emergency
response.

Key Responsibilities
Safety and Compliance

• Attend and contribute to pre-job safety meetings
• Review and follow risk assessments for all tasks
• Follow procedures for hazardous waste disposal
• Maintain plant housekeeping standards
• Contribute to process improvement and emergency response actions

Fluid Mixing and Transfer Operations

• Confirm mixing instructions and follow them during operations with minimal supervision
• Add products and mix fluids with minimal supervision
• Connect flexible lines and operate flow control equipment without supervision
• Carry out fluid and bulk product transfers with minimal supervision
• Operate solids control equipment without supervision

Equipment, Loading and Logistics

• Perform pre-operational equipment checks with minimal supervision
• Load and unload trucks and marine vessels with minimal supervision
• Drive a forklift as needed (valid certification required)
• Pick and pack orders for delivery, completing the required documentation
• Prepare product packaging for shipment under supervision
• Support equipment maintenance activities as needed

Testing, Calculations and Documentation

• Measure levels in storage tanks and silos with minimal supervision
• Perform basic calculations and submit them for review
• Perform basic fluid property testing and obtain product and fluid samples under supervision,
  following procedures
• Gather and submit the data required for plant document

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• High School Diploma/KCSE
• 3 years Oil & Gas experience in LMP equipment operation and maintenance.
• Good knowledge of QHSE standards and oil and gas industry requirements.
• Sound understanding of drilling processes, equipment performance, and operating principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Commitment to a zero-harm safety culture, with the ability to follow procedures and risk
  assessments.
• Willingness to work shifts and in field or remote locations.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV, quoting the Job ID and Title in the subject
line, to careers@oildrop.co.ke by COB 20/10/2026.
Visit Oildrop Africa Limited careers portal at https://oildrop.co.ke/search-jobs/ to view the full
specification and submit your profile. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Oildrop Africa Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions require deep commitment to a
zero-harm safety culture.

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