Senior Field Operator — Production Operations
Location
Lokichar, Turkana County
Job Type
Contract
Category
Plant and System Operators
Posted
June 24, 2026
Our client is a global energy technology company recruiting two Senior Field Operators for a / rotation at the South Lokichar Basin — a remote onshore site in Turkana, Northern Kenya targeting first commercial oil in late 6. These are new positions. Kenyan nationals and East/West African candidates are given first priority.
The role
You'll operate and maintain wellhead and production equipment across up to wells running ESP and PCP lift systems, monitor performance via SCADA, and respond to anomalies at the Lokichar field site. You'll work closely with the Nairobi-based Production Engineer, with a 2-day paid handover at each rotation change to ensure continuity.
Responsibilities