Roustabout - Benin
Employ Africa
- R Undisclosed
- Contract Intermediate position
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Ghana
- Posted 12 May 2025 by Employ Africa
- Expires in 34 days
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Job 2610357
About the position
Job Title: Roustabout - Benin
Department: Operations
Reports To: Driller / Rig Manager / Supervisor
Location: Offshore / Onshore (specify location)
Job Type: Full-time / Rotational
Job Purpose
To support drilling and production operations by performing general labor duties on oil rigs or production platforms, ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with loading and unloading materials and equipment.
- Clean and maintain equipment, decks, and work areas.
- Assist in assembling and dismantling drilling equipment.
- Operate forklifts, cranes, and other machinery as required (if certified).
- Carry out basic maintenance and housekeeping duties.
- Follow safety procedures and report hazards to supervisors.
- Assist skilled workers such as Derrickhands, Drillers, or Mechanics as needed.
- Comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations at all times.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) certification (for offshore roles).
- Physically fit and able to work in extreme environments.
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in oil and gas or heavy labor industries.
- Forklift, crane, or rigging certifications.
- Knowledge of basic mechanical or electrical systems.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong work ethic and reliability.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in high-pressure and hazardous environments.
- Attention to safety and detail.
Working Conditions
- Long hours, often in harsh weather or remote locations.
- May involve rotational shifts (e.g., 14/14 or 28/28 days).
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
Desired Skills:
- Drilling
- Loading
- Maritime
Employ Africa
About the agency
EMPLOY AFRICA’s consultants bring a high level of expertise to the task of finding the best people for a project vacancy. We assist in attracting candidates, either by using our existing databases of candidates, networks in Africa or through strategic advertising campaigns. We then use our extensive recruitment expertise to create a shortlist of the best available
candidates.
The final selection recommendation will always be made by a selection committee consisting of our highly skilled recruiting personnel and the ultimate recruitment decision always rests with the client.
Recruitment Service consist of:
Executive search (head hunting high level / scarce skilled candidates)
• Participation in the selection process
• Conducting specialist recruitment
• Advertisement design and placement
• Assistance with the preparation of selection documentation
• Manage enquiries and acknowledge applications
• Short list applications and conduct first round interviews
• Conduct reference checks and skills tests*
• Present short-listed applicants for further consideration
• Arrange interviews with the short-listed applicants
• Assist with negotiations and advise unsuccessful applicants of the outcome.
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