Mechanical Technician at Adexen

Job Reference: 1347
Location: Nigeria
Function: Technical/technicians

Job Description

• To ensure safety of commissioning activities on yard and on site, by performing activities in respect with Company standing instruction and Work Permit instructions.
• To ensure that the work identified in the work permit is performed according to company specification.

Commissioning Execution:

• Performs on site the commissioning operations (test and check sheets ) which are placed under his responsibility.
• Ensures that the COMPANY’s HSE regulations are respected (especially procedures related to Work Permits)
• Witnessing of contractor pre-commissioning activities as defined by the supervisor.
• Raise and clear punch List items.
• Report any non-conformity to his Supervisor
• Report any non-conformity to the discipline Supervisor
• Reporting and progress follow up
• Report daily activities to the supervisor

Expectations

• Minimum Qualification : Technician
• Education Level : High school or Higher National Diploma or Certificate (HND/HNC (A-levels + 3 years’ study)
• Experience: 3 years in a similar position
• Mandatory Competences: English / Mechanical equipment testing
• Recommended Competences: Commissioning

Theoretical Knowledge:

• Petroleum: Have a basic understanding of facilities / process (from well to export). Be knowledgeable of hydrocarbons behaviour and associated risks (explosion, asphyxia…).
• Computer: Be able to produce a report using Microsoft Word; be able to perform simple calculation with Microsoft Excel. Have been introduced to the use of the internet and e-mails.
• Physics: Understanding and use of basic laws and units of physic (Newton’s law, forces, mass, energy…). Be knowledgeable of materials / steels characteristics (use, resistance, corrosion and its prevention).

Engineering:

• Be able to read and use drawings (P&ID’s, PFD’s, Isometrics), vendor documents (be able to determine tolerance and adjustment figures), name plate and data sheet.
• Be able to draw accurate sketches and item to scale.

Equipment:

• Understand the working principles of main mechanical equipment: filters, gear boxes, exchangers, air coolers, diesel engine, gas turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps or compressors, common valves types (butterfly, gate, ball, cage and PSV) and hydraulic systems (cranes, HPU, pumps).
• Be fully familiar with lubrication requirements and the different type of lubricants.

Practical Skills:

• Know how to select, use and maintain all the mechanical hand tools (all types of keys, files, drills, callipers, taps…).
• Be able to use measuring tools (micrometer, vernier, gauges…), torque wrench and fastener.
• Be able to operate and maintain pneumatic drills or grinders.
• Be able to use workshop equipment (pedestal drill, hydraulic press…), in particular machining and tooling.
• Know how to use basic lifting gear (chain block, slings…). Be trained to complete simple / basic lifting operation.