Mechanical Support - Soku at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Academic Qualification

Possession of any of the following Qualifications 

• OND in Engineering from accredited polytechnics or Monotechnic 
• Full Technological Certificate (FTC) Advance Technician Diploma · Advanced NABTEB in Engineering-Related subjects
• City & Guilds Diploma / Advanced Diploma · Professional certificate in Engineering from Polytechnics or specialized institutions

Age Not Applicable

Start Date 1st July 2025

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years relevant professional engineering experience within the Oil and Gas Industry

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 Skill (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