Manufacturing

Automation & Instrumentation Operator

Stockgap Fuels Limited·Abuja (FCT), Nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
ManufacturingdirectorFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Dec 21, 2026

Stockgap Fuels Limited is a leading oil and gas company operating in Nigeria’s downstream sector with head office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. To meet the growing demand of Nigeria’s Market, Stockgap Fuels Limited is expanding its LPG business by investing on additional storage and cylinder filling facility in 4 strategic locations spanning major regions of the country - Lagos/South-West, South-South/South-East, North-Central/North-West and North-East regions respectively.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Automation & Instrumentation Operator

Location: Abuja (FCT) Employment Type: Full-time Industry: Downstream Petroleum / LPG Bottling Operations Department: Plant Maintenance Grade: Technician / Officer

Role Overview

Monitor and operate control-room PLC/SCADA/HMI systems during filling operations, responding to alarms and performing routine instrumentation checks.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor filling carousel and bulk storage control systems across assigned shifts.

Respond promptly to process and safety alarms (gas leaks, ESD, pressure/level limits) per standard operating procedures.

Maintain accurate shift logs, perform basic calibration verifications, and assist with first-line fault troubleshooting.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualification: OND/HND in Electrical/Electronic, Instrumentation, or related technical discipline.

Experience: Minimum 2–4 years’ control room / instrumentation experience in process plant environments.

At a glance

Company

Stockgap Fuels Limited

Location

Abuja (FCT), Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

director

Valid until

December 21, 2026

Created

October 21, 2026

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