Electrical Services Support - Soku at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

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 schedule is 21 / 21 days duty cycle.
• Work activity period spans 12-hours (7am to 7pm) routine over the 21-day duty period.
• Work activity may extend beyond the normal period depending on business needs.

Minimum Requirements
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.
• Minimum of six (6) years relevant professional engineering experience within the Oil and Gas Industry
• A four (4) year work experience as Electrical Technician within SPDC East Asset operations will be an added advantage

Skills:
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:

• 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.