Senior Mechanic at Savannah Energy

Job Grade

F - Professional

Job Purpose/Objectives

• To maintain rotating and other mechanical equipment safely and efficiently in all Savannah's oil/gas facilities including pipelines network in Nigeria.
• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance inspection, monitor inventory, assemble mechanical components and perform repairs.
• To satisfy the technical integrity target and ensure all mechanical equipment is operated within design limit.
• Work with third-party contractors during major equipment overhaul and ensure tasks are carried out in accordance with approved scope of work and industry best practices.
• Oversees maintenance inspection, monitors inventory, assembles mechanical components and performs repairs while on shift.
• Completes all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.
• To provide maintenance best practices and mentorship to the less experienced technicians.

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

Education/Knowledge

• A minimum of City & Guilds Level 3 or OND in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited higher institution with at least five (5) year’s post-industrial attachment in maintenance activities in Oil/Gas Process facility. Two (2) years of which should be as a Senior Mechanic.

Skills & Attributes

• Skilled in the installation, repair, and maintenance of Mechanical equipment (CAT/Cummins Generators, Pumps, Turbines, Compressors, HVAC etc) and components.
• Knowledge of the rotating diagnostic tools, equipment and materials common to the Mechanical discipline.
• Good time management and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft office packages.
• Must be conversant with PTW system, isolation, de-isolation, Loct Out Tag Out (LOTO) system in oil/gas industry.
• Knowledge of applicable mechanical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Good understanding of work order system in SAP.
• Strong attention to detail with an attitude for problem-solving.
• Receives little regular guidance and work review.
• Creativity and hands-on problem-solving.
• Ability to operate different types of machinery and use various software programs.
• Proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job.
• Good understanding of documentation in the gas processing facility including: -
• P & ID (Piping and Instrumentation diagrams, Process Flow Sheets)
• General Assembly drawings
• Piping Isometric drawings
• Maintenance reporting
• Equipment status data readings
• Work permits
• Incidents/Accident reports.
• Material Safety Datasheet (MSDS).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment, specialize in diagnosing mechanical problems and establishes baseline performance and recommends to Supervisor for repairs work to be carried out.
• Observe company safety rules and regulations and continuously practices good housekeeping.
• Report or correct any unsafe condition or practice and assist in organizing safety meetings; follow operation excellence tenets and guidelines.
• Perform skilled mechanical work such as precision equipment alignment, installing pumps, motors, compressors etc.
• Perform detailed analysis of pumps, compressors, motors, gas engines and other mechanical equipment and compare actual operating data with work specified on data sheets.
• Collect and interpret operating and downtime data. Recommend and execute corrective actions.
• Fabricate, assemble, or install equipment and set up and evaluate performance of equipment.
• Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
• Demonstrate skills in fixing rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
• Perform repairs on flanges, piping, valves, vessels, boilers/heaters, glycol regeneration system, mechanical refrigeration system, fuel gas system, water hydrant system, pressure regulators, heat exchangers, generators. etc.
• Report both normal and recurring conditions and recommends improvement as appropriate.
• Administer task according to standard operating procedures and system.
• Assist the maintenance planner in developing details plan/schedules for plant turnaround maintenance (TAM)
• Observe all company safe work practices, job methods, code requirement, statutory requirement, and other SOPs requirement.
• Conduct a test to ascertain the safety of any mechanical designs.
• Coordinate on-the-job training (OJT) for technicians.
• Identify parts needed for replacement and place orders, as necessary.
• Proficient in solving complex mechanical problems.
• Maintain designed maintenance chart and recording for the purpose of reference.
• Report to Maintenance Supervisor or Mechanical Lead on machinery inventory.
• Maintain a clean work environment in line with established standards of hygiene and housekeeping.
• Any other tasks that may assigned.