Manufacturing

Production Operator

PETROMECH ENGINEERING UNITED LIMITED·Kaduna, Nigeria·Full Time·Contract
Manufacturingentry-levelFull TimeContract
-Closes Nov 5, 2026

Petromech is a company based in Kaduna, Nigeria, that specializes in waste management. Its primary focus is the production of base oils and motor oils from used lubricants. The company also operates a 15,000 m workshop equipped to handle a wide range of mechanical maintenance, repair, and manufacturing services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Production Operator

Location: Kaduna

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Production Operator to join our waste oil refining and lubricant production plant.

The successful candidate will support daily production activities, operate and monitor processing equipment, and help maintain product quality and safe working conditions.

Candidates must have practical experience in one or more of the following areas: vacuum distillation, industrial fuel burner operation, oil bleaching and treatment, lubricant blending, or product filling and packaging.

Key Responsibilities

Operate and monitor production equipment within the assigned area, following approved procedures and supervisors’ instructions.

Monitor vacuum distillation parameters, including temperature, pressure, vacuum levels, and product separation, where assigned.

Operate and adjust industrial fuel burners and heating systems to maintain stable process conditions within approved operating limits.

Carry out oil bleaching, treatment, and filtration activities, including the safe handling of adsorbents and processing materials.

Support lubricant blending and preparation according to approved formulations and production instructions.

Perform product filling, weighing, sealing, labelling, and packaging, ensuring accurate quantities and proper identification.

Monitor product appearance and process conditions, collect samples as instructed, and coordinate with the laboratory on quality checks.

Maintain accurate records of process readings, material consumption, production quantities, and operational issues.

Identify equipment faults, leaks, abnormal readings, or unsafe conditions and report them promptly.

Carry out routine equipment checks and assist the maintenance team within the limits of training and authorisation.

Follow standard operating procedures, PPE requirements, and fire prevention, spill control, and waste-handling procedures.

Maintain a clean, organised, and safe production area and contribute to achieving production targets.

Requirements

Relevant hands-on experience in waste oil recycling, oil refining, lubricant production, or a similar industrial processing environment.

Demonstrable practical experience in at least one of the production areas listed above.

Good understanding of industrial equipment, process monitoring, and safe operating procedures.

Ability to recognise operational problems and respond appropriately within approved procedures.

Ability to follow production instructions, record operating data accurately, and maintain consistent product quality.

Relevant technical qualifications or vocational training in mechanical, chemical, process, or related fields are an advantage.

Strong attention to detail, reliability, punctuality, and a disciplined approach to work.

Ability to work effectively with production, laboratory, and maintenance teams.

Willingness to learn additional production processes and develop technical skills.

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At a glance

Company

PETROMECH ENGINEERING UNITED LIMITED

Location

Kaduna, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

November 5, 2026

Created

October 22, 2026

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