Reciprocating Equipment Specialist Engineer at Benmaris Limited

About the Role

• The Reciprocating Equipment Specialist Engineer will oversee all activities relating to reciprocating machines (gas compressors, diesel/gas engines, generators etc) for JV Assets.
• The role requires both technical leaderships including supervisor work at site and administrative management, ensuring alignment with company referential and industry standards.

The incumbent will interact with:

• Maintenance and Operations teams (onshore & offshore)
• Support Services (Contracts & Procurement, Logistics, ECP, PAR, Finance etc)
• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and technical service providers
• External contractors, vendors, and JV partners

The incumbent is required to:

• Lead preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance of reciprocating machines across onshore and offshore facilities.
• Perform complete engine teardown and rebuilds on diesel and gas generators
• Diagnose and resolve complex failures, ensuring timely mobilization of OEM field service engineers when required.
• Perform minor, major overhaul, repair and commissioning activities of combustion engine at site without OEM FSR
• Review and approve technical specifications, repair procedures, and modifications.
• Lead and supervise service team working on engines either for preventive or corrective operation, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Perform QAQC follow up of equipment refurbished at specialized workshop
• Ensure compliance with international standards and company rules in design, overhaul, and certification of reciprocating equipment.
• Validate spare parts lists, critical stock levels, and obsolescence management.
• Analyze equipment reliability, availability, and performance data, recommending improvements for cost and efficiency optimization.
• Support audits, inspections, and HSE compliance on equipment-related activities.
• Generate root cause analysis, technical service reports on work executed
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Develop, review, and manage Scopes of Work for contractors, including technical evaluation of bids.
• Oversee specialized service providers.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal management and external partner review.
• Ensure strict compliance with procurement ethics, documentation, and reporting standards.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers, supervisors, and contractors to build technical capacity.
• Ensure proper use of CMMS (UNISUP or equivalent) for planning, execution, and close-out of maintenance activities.
• Support other duties as assigned by Company.

Requirements
Education:

• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience:

• Proven 10 years of professional experience doing major overhaul on reciprocating equipment on industrial engine from Caterpillar, Wartsila, Perkins, Cummins etc.

Technical Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of reciprocating machines (gas generators, diesel generators, gas compressors, etc)
• Strong understanding of reciprocating machines design philosophy, maintenance, and certifications
• Strong understanding of oil and petrochemical industries standards relating to reciprocating machines
• High-level proficiency in Diesel engine troubleshooting using OEM diagnostic software and tool for calibration, fault finding and engine adjustment.
• Proven ability to rebuild industrial diesel or gas engine independently.

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.