Operator
About the job
- High School Certificate, HNC (BTS), or equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of 3–5 years of operational experience in hydrocarbon processing and operations, or within the oil and gas industry generally.
- Multidisciplinary technical experience with a sound technical foundation.
- Fluency in French and basic knowledge of English.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ensure the daily operations of the working zones.
- Collect all relevant data specified on the zone log sheets.
- Take action where required and report anomalies to the Control Room Operator, Chief Operator, and/or Section Supervisor.
- Coordinate maintenance and engineering activities with the Control Room Operator, carry out required plant isolations and de-isolations, and ensure all other precautions specified on the work permit are followed.
- Stop and start equipment as required.
- Ensure general housekeeping and undertake first-line maintenance activities within the working zones.
- Carry out routine equipment and plant isolations, ensuring all other precautions stated on the permit are adhered to.
- Start and stop equipment when required after carrying out the necessary pre-start and shutdown checks.
- Minimise station, gas compression, or individual equipment trips by controlling the production process and responding to process parameters and alarms.
- Maintain accurate logs of equipment parameters within the zone as specified on the log sheets, and update the zone logbooks accordingly.
- Report anomalies occurring within the zone to the Control Room Operator, Chief Operator, and/or Section Supervisor.
- Carry out first-line maintenance within the working zones and ensure routine sampling and lube/seal oil reservoirs for equipment are maintained in good order.
- Carry out interlock system reviews and update the logbook accordingly.
- Ensure the installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of chemical injection pumps.
- Provide technical input on sludge remediation and other waste-handling techniques.
- Provide technical input on all water treatment aspects of produced water, injection water, and effluent water projects.
- Promote company values, behaviours, and leadership qualities through open and honest discussion.
- Operate responsibly and safely.
About the company
Assala Energy manages onshore oil and gas assets in Gabon, including five operated and four non-operated fields, a domestic pipeline network, and the Gamba Sud export terminal. It increases production by redeveloping mid-life and mature assets through disciplined investment and efficient operations, with production around 40,000 barrels per day in mid-2023. The company differentiates itself by acquiring mid-life assets, leveraging experienced leadership from the Shell transition and Carlyle-backed backing, and pursuing a scaled onshore platform. Its goal is to unlock further value in Gabon's onshore fields and to build a leading Gabonese onshore operator, with Maurel & Prom acquisition to create a larger platform.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 16, 2026 first oil at Grand N’Gongui adds a new production leg.
- Assala reported 57,000 barrels per day in December 2025, up 26.6%.
- Gunvor financed the 2024 acquisition, signaling continued backing for Gabon’s expansion plan.
What critics are saying
- State control after the 2024 GOC takeover ties Assala to Gabon’s fiscal politics.
- Mature fields still decline without constant capex; Grand N’Gongui delays hit 2026 output.
- A 2027 Gabon policy shift or expropriation dispute would cripple cash generation.
What makes Assala Energy unique
- Assala runs Gabon’s core onshore infrastructure, including fields, pipelines, and Gamba Sud.
- Its edge is rejuvenating mature assets through appraisal, redevelopment, and life-extension drilling.
- June 2024 GOC ownership anchors local political access unavailable to foreign operators.
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