Drill Rig Mechanic, Mfamosing at HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge)

About the role

Seasoned surface rig repair professional adept at inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing wide range of mobile equipment and issues. Knowledgeable about service schedules, well-versed in reading technical documentations and familiar with scoping various mobile plant components.
Key responsibilities include identifying defects, using special diagnosis tools, replacing defect parts, performing preventive maintenance work, updating repair records and collaborating with other workers from drilling site.

What you'll be doing

• Maintained mobile equipment in good working condition by following preventive and corrective maintenance schedules according to OEM.
• Break down complex mechanical information into simpler parts for team members with little or no understanding of rig  system operations.
• Locate and removed defective parts for skilled adjustment, repair or replacement.
• Correct faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components
• Turn mobile plant systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
  • Verify rig serviceability by conducting test drives and adjust controls and systems. 
  • Conducts and takes part in regular departmental meetings to improve operations.
  • Ensures company working hours and good shift timings are maintained. 
  • Ensures safe working conditions and good safe practices are applied at work.  

Who you'll be working with

• Human dimension: Mobile Plant Manager 
• Organisational dimension: The incumbent interacts regularly with all categories of Staff in the Plant and offers professional advice on best practise to maintain mobile equipment. He also interacts regularly with the plant operators on best operating practises. 

What we are looking for

• National Diploma coupled with experience in similar industry or a Higher National Diploma in Mechanical engineering with at least 5 years’ experience in the industry 

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Over 5-8 years’ work experience in heavy mobile plant industry
• Good working knowledge of CAT, Cummins diesel engines and equipment
• Ability to carry out faulty diagnosis on diesel engines, hydraulic and transmission systems
• Good knowledge of possible diagnostic tool (SIS, ET, Processes, etc.)
• Good knowledge of safety regulations and rules applicable in an industrial area
• Effectively coordinate the activities of Mobile Plant department. 

Behavioural Competencies: 

• Good interpersonal relations
• Good organizational skills
• Self confidence
• Team spirit

Managerial Competencies:

• Results oriented
• High integrity
• Good leadership quality
• Pro-active decision making
• Ability to persuade and convince

Location

• Mfamosing Plant, Cross River State