Electrical Engineering Maintenance Services Officer at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Location: Soku, Rivers

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assess health of electrical equipment, identify equipment deviation outside normal operating parameters.
• Participate in review of maintenance job routines and preparation of work method statements
• Participate in job hazard analysis / prepare job risk assessment
• Identify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with the activity.
• Gather appropriate documentation and prepare Permit to work.
• Identify and stage materials, equipment spares and tools for equipment maintenance.
• Carryout isolation of energy source in preparation for maintenance work
• Execute routine maintenance activities in line with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and company standards.
• Troubleshoot and analyze electrical equipment faults using diagnostic tools, test devices and measuring instruments.
• Support OEM field service representatives during execution of major equipment maintenance activities.
• Conduct proper housekeeping and restore work site to a safe state after job completion.
• Document relevant logbook with performance data post maintenance work and update equipment maintenance records
• Support reviews of operating/maintenance procedure and propose changes.
• Support planning of electrical scope of major / turnaround / milestone maintenance activities.
• Participate in equipment failure investigation (root cause analysis) and proffer improvement initiatives.
• Comply with HSE practices and procedures.
• Participate in HSE meetings and site safety campaigns
• Close out all other assigned actions in line with audit findings.

Work Cycle:

• The work location is field based in swamp terrain located in Soku, Rivers State.
• Work is Port Harcourt based and you may be required to attend courses in  IA PHC or other PHC locations as advised as well as other official assignments
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• There is a standard 3weeks on and 3weeks off schedule.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.

Academic Qualification
Possession of any of the following Qualifications:

• OND in Engineering from accredited polytechnics or Monotechnic
• Full Technological Certificate (FTC) Advance Technician Diploma
• Advanced NABTEB in Engineering-Related subjects.
• City & Guilds Diploma / Advanced Diploma
• Professional certificate in Engineering from Polytechnics or specialized institutions
• Age Not Applicable

Work Experience

• Minimum of 7 years relevant professional engineering experience within the Oil and Gas Industry
• A 5) year work experience as Electrical Technician within Renaissance East Asset operations will be an added advantage.

Skills:
Must possess the following competences:

Electrical Safety:

• Knowledge of electrical safety, use and application of electrical safety rules, identification, and mitigation of hazards.
• Knowledge of electrical standards as well as electrical protection and control systems.
• Methods of repair of Ex-equipment, including limitations of what can or cannot be repaired and certification implications and requirements.

Maintenance of Electrical Equipment:

• Identify the various electrical low voltage (LV) equipment – generators, motors, lighting, heat tracing, switchgear, small transformers, UPS and batteries).
• Identify the various high voltage (HV) equipment – generators, motors, large transformers, switchgear)
• Evaluate and interpret equipment performance and integrity data
• Recognize and respond to abnormal conditions and take appropriate corrective action on LV / HV equipment
• Troubleshoot and diagnose common faults on LV / HV equipment
• Perform servicing and repair in line with recognized procedures and standards
• Apply approved procedures and standards for disassembly and reassembly of electrical equipment
• Use of the appropriate tools and equipment
• Knowledge of the various types of condition monitoring activities and diagnostic tools
• Provide support during equipment shutdown, start up, isolation and re-instatement as part of the maintenance process

Other Electrical Maintenance:

• Perform routine maintenance of the earthing and lighting system
• Carryout lighting system maintenance around the Facility.
• Knowledge of maintenance routines on cathodic protection systems

General:

• Knowledge of basic electrical tools and workshop machinery.
• Knowledge of area classification layouts and electrical equipment for hazardous areas
• Interpret information contained in the various types of electrical drawings.

Soft Skills (Added advantage):

• Computer literate, ability to perform basic computer related activities
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management and permit to work systems
• Effective team player and ability to work in multidisciplinary team
• Good communication & presentation skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt promptly to change
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and ability to deliver tasks under minimal supervision.