Mechanical Lead at Savannah Energy

Job Purpose/Objectives

• To safely maintain mechanical systems including rotation and static equipment safely and efficiently across all Accugas facilities.
• Provide technical input on mechanical systems to the engineering team, from conceptual engineering through detailed design to construction, installation, and commissioning phase.

Job & Main Specifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)

Education/Knowledge

• A minimum of HND or B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering discipline, with at least seven (7) years’ experience in process plant operations in an oil/gas production and processing facility; two (2) of which should have been in a supervisory role.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership, influencing and communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize and direct activities.
• Have exceptional productivity skills and can be relied on to get the job done accurately and on time.
• Proven ability to lead collaboration across teams and generate solutions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of engineering risk and the ability to make informed judgments in support of business value.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of the mechanical team on a day-to-day basis and report to the maintenance supervisor.
• Plan and execute all planned / unplanned maintenance activity in accordance with company policies, OEM specifications and statutory requirements.
• Provide support to the maintenance supervisor in preparation of annual budget for all mechanical spares, accessories, and services.
• Provide mechanical support to the maintenance team for inter-disciplinary maintenance inspections and interventions.
• Develop and maintain databases for all mechanical safety critical equipment in the plant and ensure execution of periodic maintenance in accordance with statutory requirement.
• Coordinate the activities of third-party contractors during major equipment overhaul, in accordance with approved scope of work and industry best practices.
• Work with the engineering team and contractors on plant modification and upgrade of mechanical systems and provide field supervision of activities.
• Assist maintenance supervisor to develop and maintain KPI for all rotating equipment across field locations.
• Liaise with maintenance planner to identify scheduled maintenance activities and ensure proper documentation.
• Perform onsite assembly, installation and repair of mechanical systems including boilers / heaters, glycol regeneration system, mechanical refrigeration system, fuel gas system, water hydrant system, pressure regulators, heat exchangers, etc. 
• Provide documented evaluation of equipment performance, availability and reliability. 
• Lead maintenance team on all major planned/unplanned maintenance activities/overhaul, across field locations.
• Lead mechanical and integrity related operational interventions and support failure and incident investigations as required. 
• Participate in peer reviews, risk assessments and hazard analysis as required.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure availability of critical spares.
• Provide expertise and assist with facilities start-up and operations from a mechanical perspective.
• Observe company safety rules and good housekeeping in accordance with Accugas operating philosophy.
• Follow plant operating philosophy and guidelines and serve as a team leader for the maintenance team.
• Maintain a clean work environment in line with established standards of hygiene and housekeeping.
• Handle duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by Line Manager.