Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Services (Gbaran) at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Academic Qualification    

• Possession of any of the following Qualifications
• HND in Engineering from accredited Polytechnics or Monotechnic
• B.Eng./B.Sc./B.Tech in Engineering from accredited University or College

Age    <= 50 years
Work Experience    Minimum of eight (8) years relevant professional engineering experience within the Oil and Gas Industry
A four (4) year field work experience within SPDC East Asset operations will be an added advantage.

Skills    

• Must possess the following competences
• Maintenance of Rotating Equipment – Gas & Diesel Engines, Gas Turbines, Reciprocating & Centrifugal Pumps, Gas Compressors, Air Compressors, Blowers etc.
• Knowledge of pumps, engines, compressors and other rotating equipment used within the oil and gas industry
• Evaluate and interpret equipment performance and integrity data
• Recognize and respond to abnormal conditions and take appropriate corrective action
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve common faults on rotating equipment
• Plan and conduct maintenance activities in line with recognized procedures and standards
• Apply approved procedures and standards for disassembly and reassembly of rotating equipment components.
• Plan and conduct major inspection and overhaul of equipment
• Use of the appropriate tools and equipment
• Execute condition monitoring activities using appropriate diagnostic tools
• Support equipment shutdown, start up, isolation and re-instatement as part of the maintenance process

Static Equipment Maintenance

• Identify the various types of static equipment within the oil and gas industry
• Provide support during inspection activities i.e removal and re-instatement of static equipment
• Carryout inspection of filters/strainers and valves

General

• Knowledge of basic mechanical tools and workshop machinery.
• Interpret machinery / equipment information from drawings, diagrams and technical manuals
• Knowledge of alignment of shafts, couplings, belts and pulleys on equipment

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 prioritize tasks and deliver work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and ability to deliver tasks under minimal supervision

Roles and Responsibilities    

• Collect and review logs of equipment parameters, identify equipment deviation outside normal operating parameters.
• Participate in preparation of work method statements, risk assessments and job hazard analysis
• Specify personal protective equipment (PPE), appropriate documentation and prepare Permit for work activity.
• Carryout site preparation tasks in readiness for maintenance activity.
• Identify and stage materials, equipment spares and tools for equipment maintenance.
• Verify isolation of energy sources in preparation for maintenance work
• Execute routine maintenance activities in line with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and company standards.
• Troubleshoot and analyze 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.
• Identify critical spares for ordering ahead of planned maintenance activities
• Review equipment performance data post maintenance work and update equipment maintenance records
• Perform reviews of operating / maintenance procedure and maintenance job routines.
• Analyze maintenance effectiveness and productivity, propose changes to existing practices, develop and implement improvement actions.
• Support planning of mechanical scope of major / turnaround / milestone maintenance activities.
• Participate in equipment failure investigation (root cause analysis) and apply causal learning to problem solving
• Propose solutions to address the causes of undesirable equipment performance.
• Support development of credible look ahead plans for work activities
• Comply with site HSE practices and procedures.
• Participate in HSE meetings and promote site safety campaigns
• Close out all other assigned actions in line with audit findings.

Work Cycle

• The work location is a land-field based (Gbaran Ubie integrated Gas plant) accessible via land and Air.
• 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.