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Loading Assistant

Field Based – located within its concession in Al-Hasakah Governorate Full-time Closes 26 Aug 2026

Job Title

Loading Assistant

Work Schedule

Equal Rotation

Department

Production

Work Location

Field Based – located within its concession in Al-Hasakah Governorate

Reports to

Production Manager

Start Date

To be confirmed

Subordinates

Not Applicable

Application Deadline

August 26th, 2026

Contract Type

Open Contract

Other details

Three months’ probation

 

About Us:

HKN Syria Ltd. is a privately held, independent oil and gas company operating in the Syrian Arab Republic. HKN Syria operates the Suwaydiya, Rmelan, Alyan, Karatchuk, Sazaba, Laylak, Hamzeh, and Oudeh fields and is comprised of 1,189 km2. The fields share an Upper Cretaceous carbonate reservoir system, with the fractured "Massive" limestone as the principal producing horizon, with more than 2,100 wells mapped across the concession.

 

At HKN, our strength lies in our highly experienced, diverse team, whose professionals bring insights from working across 80+ countries. We are committed to building a culture deeply rooted in our Core Values, which include Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork.

 

Position Summary   

The Loading Assistant Operator is recognised as competent in both as a Loading Operator / Unloading Operator as well as a Weighbridge Operator.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

·         Work with Tank Farm Operator and Tanker Transport representative as part of the team overseeing safe crude oil unloading operations at Baniyas Terminal, Syria.

         Competent in all aspects as a Tanker loading/unloading Operator and as a Weighbridge Operator

         Responsible for overseeing safe crude oil loading operations .

         Witness the custody transfer of crude oil under direction of HKN Production Manager.

         Responsible for inspecting oil tankers for safety related defects.

         Responsible for inspection of applied valve and tank hatch anti tampering seals.

         Responsible for ensuring Standard Operating Procedures for the task are followed and amendments made when operations or equipment is changed.

         Ensures that HKN’s Policies, Guidelines and operating procedures are reviewed and updated accordingly to reflect changes to the system or operation.

         Responsible for administrative work associated with witnessing custody transfer that includes but is not limited to stamping bills of loading, Terminal export, entering data into an Excel spreadsheet, filing and scanning bills of loading.

         Will ensure defects are reported accordingly using the available forms to enable work orders to be raised to correct the defects reported.

         Will be expected to participate in safety drills and exercises as required during the work rotation period.

         Operator will progress through the HKN Competency system and work towards becoming fully competent within specified role.

         Participate in the HKN Safety Observation program and attend onsite Safety meetings when required.

         14 days on/14 days off shift schedule with a flexible attitude around sickness and holiday relief cover.

·         Ability to Work in hot and cold climates and in remote locations, accommodation at site camp.

Minimum Qualifications

         Excellent admin and computer skills, i.e. MS Excel, MS Office, Outlook and MS Visio

         Working proficiency in English sufficient to prepare reports and correspond with international stakeholders

         Numerate university degree

         Good communication skills to liaise with various parties such as the Production Manager, tank farm operator, Laboratory and Tanker transport representatives and export representatives