Batching Plant Mechanic at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO)

Job Description

• This position is primarily responsible for the diagnosis and repair of a wide variety of fixed mechanical equipment, systems and machinery such as valves, motors, and pumps, as well as the maintenance of conveyors belts, pulleys, pumps, screens and screen bearings.

Responsibilities

• Routinely walk the plant to inspect mechanical equipment and parts and systems in need of repair or replacement.
• Communicate with Plant Management on a daily basis to discuss items in need of repair.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and perform repair and maintenance to stationary production machinery, including, but not limited to, batch plants, motors, conveyors, elevators and drives.
• Inspects and reports the condition of machinery for items needing repair or service.
• Rebuild or fabricate parts; repair electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret technical manuals.
• Operates fixed and mobile equipment, as necessary.
• Prior to undertaking any diagnosis or repair, conduct a job safety analysis to identify and isolate any hazards such as energy (lock-out, tag-out), working at heights, confined spaces, etc.
• Always ensure all safety guards are on equipment when it is energized.
• Report all incidents, accidents, near misses and first aid events to Supervisors as soon as possible. Complete incident reports as instructed.
• Attend and actively participate in regular safety toolbox talks, production meetings and trainings.
• Adhere to all Company Safety, Environmental, Compliance, Human Resources and Plant policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Ordinary National Diploma (OND).
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience performing the functions listed above in a construction, building materials, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficient in hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Welding skills are desirable.
• Strong safety-orientation
• Ability to work overtime.