Electrical Support Services - 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.
• Carry out 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 procedures 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 a 12-hour (7:00 am to 7:00 pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• There is a standard 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off schedule.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitably qualified covers.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as the need may arise.

Requirements
Possession of any of the following qualifications:

• OND in Engineering from accredited Polytechnics or Monotechnics
• Full Technological Certificate (FTC) / Advanced Technician Diploma
• Advanced NABTEB in Engineering-related subjects
• City & Guilds Diploma / Advanced Diploma
• Professional certificate in Engineering from Polytechnics or specialized institutions

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years relevant professional engineering experience within the Oil and Gas Industry.

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.
• Carry out 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 a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication and 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.