Instrument Specialist at ExxonMobil

Job Role Description

Responsible for serving as subject matter expert for specific processes and procedures, technical matters, and instrument equipment. They are able to provide support and / or guidance for complex Instrument troubleshooting, may participate in constructability and maintenance design reviews and may assist engineering for routine maintenance as well as turnaround, or new project support. They should have a sound understanding of safety, health, and environmental requirements (SHE) as they pertain to instrument equipment. They demonstrates very strong maintenance skills for this equipment type. They are able to influence without authority and interact effectively across business lines. They demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups; able to network effectively within organizations. They serve as a mentor and provide expertise across the broader organization.

Location: Lagos, with regular offfshore visits

What will you do?

• Implements maintenance design philosophies for Instrument equipment
• Provides technical support and coordination across business lines
• Supports coordination of cost management and productivity improvement plans
• Provides troubleshooting complex issues and operations support
• Provides technical support and input to training development and delivery
• Shares Best Practices and provides feedback
• Develops strong personal expertise, shares knowledge with others

About you | Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum Higher National Diploma in Instrumentation and Controls, City and Guilds level 4 in Instrumentation; or equivalent qualifications in an oil and gas industry specific apprenticeship program. A BSc in engineering or related sciences without a HND diploma is acceptable IF there is already established and verifiable working experience as an instrument technician in the oil and gas industry for at least 5 years. Note however that this is strictly a technician role.
• Minimum 5 years relevant instrument technician work experience
• Must be a Nigerian citizen, must have completed Youth Service with NYSC discharge certificate OR exemption letter

Preferred Qualifications | Experience

• Ability to adapt, creativity and innovation, good understanding and identification of workplace hazards; analytical and courage of conviction. Ability to influence without authority and interacts effectively with operation and maintenance organizations. Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups; able to network effectively within organizations.
• Technical Knowledge & Equipment Operation: Previous FPSO experience preferred
• Good knowledge of Instrumentation / Mechanical and Hands-On Skills: basic understanding and ability to perform minor repairs, routine maintenance, and adjustments on equipment; ability to read and interpret transmitters, sensors, gauges, and control valves; familiarity with ESD, Fire & Gas (F&G) systems, and their role in process safety
• Versatile with basic Work Management Practices, and CMMS (SAP) to raise notifications, manage workorders, and search for materials 
• Good understanding and Interpretation of Electrical, Instrumentation and Control logic Diagrams. Specific technical knowledge on all types of instrumentation, DCS and PLC systems - Pressure, Temperature and Level measurement instruments, Control Loops, Control Valves, Control Logic, etc
• Good attention to Detail. Ability to observe equipment performance and detect abnormalities and understanding what next to do; maintain accurate maintenance logs and reports; ability to identify and mitigate workplace hazards. Should understand what constitutes a hazard and control/mitigation