Mechanical Support services – Belema at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Academic Qualification

A qualification (HND/Bachelors) in Mechanical Engineering Discipline or related discipline.

Age < 45yrs

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years relevant professional engineering experience within the Oil and Gas Industry
• A work experience as Mechanical Technician 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.
• Identify the various types of pumps, engines, compressors and other rotating equipment 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 and diagnose common faults on rotating equipment
• Perform servicing and repair in line with recognized procedures and standards
• Apply approved procedures and standards for disassembly and reassembly of rotating equipment components.
• Carryout major inspection and overhaul of 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

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

Roles and Responsibilities

• Take daily logs of equipment parameter, 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.
• Set up worksite and equipment 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.
• Document equipment logbook with performance data post maintenance work and update equipment maintenance records
• Support reviews of operating/maintenance procedure and propose changes.
• Support planning of mechanical 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 a swamp-field located in Belema
• Work base location is Port Harcourt. You may be required to attend courses in Shell 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.