Mechanical Engineering Services M/F at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

Job description

• SPIE Services Nigeria Limited is currently looking for a Mechanical Engineering services to join its work force in Nigeria.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the preparation, planning, execution, supervision, commissioning, cost definition, and follow-up of major
  interventions and overhauls on both rotating and static equipment packages across JV assets.
• Supervise the implementation of major and minor shutdowns and equipment improvement projects, ensuring safe, cost effective, and timely execution in line with company standards.
• Prepare all necessary procedures, planning documents, spare parts lists, and manpower requirements for equipment interventions.
• Perform and supervise on-site interventions, including equipment change-outs, repairs, and modifications, with or without OEM/FSR supervision.
• Coordinate all trade tasks during interventions to ensure timely completion and hand-over to the Production team.
• Prepare and manage work packs for equipment intervention activities.
• Review and control the standardization of materials and spare parts for mechanical and rotating equipment, ensuring availability for routine, defect, and shutdown maintenance while minimizing stock value.
• Support the Mechanical Maintenance team and Head of Rotating Equipment in preparing budgets, contracts, vendor mobilization, warranty claims, and other support functions.
• Liaise with vendors and OEMs for technical queries, spare parts, drawings, maintenance issues, and modifications.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for new and overhauled equipment to verify compliance with design and performance standards.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance programs for rotating equipment.
• Propose and justify improvements to enhance equipment availability, efficiency, and maintainability.
• Conduct failure analysis (e.g., cause tree analysis) for equipment breakdowns and issue recommendations.
• Ensure proper use and updating of the Computerized Maintenance Management System, including logging all
  maintenance activities and ensuring all documentation (drawings, PID, manuals) is up-to-date and reflects “as-built conditions.
• Review and verify contractor work for compliance and quality, make necessary corrections, and submit for endorsement and payment processing.
• Liaise with authorities and partners on budget preparation, performance monitoring, and cost recovery.
• Follow up on statutory inspections, integrity assurance, and certifications for rotating equipment.
• Deal closely with COMPANY field operations in maintenance, procurement, construction, projects, and logistics.
• Externally to deal with Nigerian partners and equipment’s OEM.
• Oil production platforms are located offshore (40 KM) and Onshore.
• Subsidiary is in strong phase development. Managing a rapidly aging infrastructure
• Striving to achieve cost saving and best value for money in rotating equipment maintenance activities.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Education: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent in Engineering
• Experience: Over 10 years of professional experience in the oil and petrochemical industries, with a strong focus on rotating and static
• equipment. At least 5 years in a supervisory role.

Technical Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical equipment including turbines, engines, pumps, compressors, cranes, and valves
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment design philosophy
• High-level proficiency in maintenance systems and methods.

Skills:

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality results under pressure
• Strong organizational and team management capabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Certificate:

• Valid BOSIET OPITO approved
• Valid Medical certificate that state fitness to work in offshore and onshore oil and gas installation