Jobs 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

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Assess health of electrical equipment, 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.
• Identify and stage materials, equipment spares, and tools for equipment maintenance.
• Carry out isolation of energy source in preparation for maintenance work.
• Execute routine maintenance activities in line with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and company standards.
• Troubleshoot and analyze electrical 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 relevant logbook with performance data post-maintenance work and update equipment maintenance records.
• Support reviews of operating/maintenance procedures and propose changes.
• Support planning of electrical 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 field-based in swamp terrain located in Soku, Rivers State.
• Work is Port Harcourt based and you may be required to attend courses in IA PHC or other PHC locations as advised, as well as other official assignments.
• The job activity period is daily on a 12-hour (7:00 am to 7:00 pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• There is a standard 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off schedule.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitably qualified covers.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as the need may arise.

Requirements
Possession of any of the following qualifications:

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

Work Experience:

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

Skills:
Must possess the following competences:
Electrical Safety:

• Knowledge of electrical safety, use and application of electrical safety rules, identification, and mitigation of hazards.
• Knowledge of electrical standards as well as electrical protection and control systems.
• Methods of repair of Ex-equipment, including limitations of what can or cannot be repaired and certification implications and requirements.

Maintenance of Electrical Equipment

• Identify the various electrical low voltage (LV) equipment – generators, motors, lighting, heat tracing, switchgear, small transformers, UPS, and batteries.
• Identify the various high voltage (HV) equipment – generators, motors, large transformers, switchgear.
• Evaluate and interpret equipment performance and integrity data.
• Recognize and respond to abnormal conditions and take appropriate corrective action on LV / HV equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose common faults on LV / HV equipment.
• Perform servicing and repair in line with recognized procedures and standards.
• Apply approved procedures and standards for disassembly and reassembly of electrical 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.

Other Electrical Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance of the earthing and lighting system.
• Carry out lighting system maintenance around the Facility.
• Knowledge of maintenance routines on cathodic protection systems.

General

• Knowledge of basic electrical tools and workshop machinery.
• Knowledge of area classification layouts and electrical equipment for hazardous areas.
• Interpret information contained in the various types of electrical drawings.

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 a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication and 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.

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting of safety critical equipment and control/safeguarding system
• Supporting production staff in maintaining facilities
• Assist maintenance team with high-volume tasks to sustain asset integrity/equipment availability
• Comply with HSE practices and procedures
• Assist in ensuring technical integrity and safe operation of new systems
• Identify areas requiring change control and document proposals
• Provide specification for critical spares/replacements with vendor details
• Review operating/maintenance procedures and propose updates
• Develop Maintenance Job Routines (MJRs), procedures, and work packs
• Identify vendor support requirements for equipment maintenance
• Provide technical support for malfunctioning equipment
• Liaise with OEMs for troubleshooting, spares, and field support
• Support troubleshooting by the operations/maintenance team
• Execute routine maintenance in line with local/international standards
• Participate in equipment failure investigations (RCA) and improvement initiatives
• Participate in Management Facility Inspections (MFIs) and HSE meetings
• Close out personal MFI actions

Work Cycle

• The work location is field-based in swamp terrain located in Soku, Rivers State
• Work is Port Harcourt-based; candidate may attend courses at IA PHC or other PHC locations, and other official assignments
• Job activity is a 12-hour daily routine (7:00 am to 7:00 pm) over a 21-day period
• Standard schedule: 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off
• Candidate will manage own absences with contractor, ensuring suitable qualified cover
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need arises

Requirements
Academics:

• OND or HND in Mechanical or Instrumentation & Controls Automation Engineering or any other relevant discipline
• Certificate from School of Basic Instrumentation will be an added advantage

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Asset Operations as a PACO Technician

Skills:
Must possess Competence No. 1 plus at least one of Nos. 2 – 5
General Instrumentation:

• Ability to read drawings – PEFS, PSFS, C&E, FLD, loop diagrams, etc.
• Sound knowledge of process instrumentation – major process parameters measured, types of sensors/instruments, principles of measurement, etc.
• Sound knowledge of loop components – IS barriers, surge protectors, FISCO, I/O modules
• Sound knowledge of communication protocols – HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, etc.
• Sound knowledge of Fire & Gas devices – types of detectors, principles of operation, Logic Solvers, Output Devices
• Sound knowledge of operation and maintenance of valves – control valves, SDVs, BDVs, solenoid valves, actuators, positioners, transmitters, air regulators, etc.
• Skilled in calibration of switches and transmitters (pressure, differential pressure, level, temperature, flow, and absolute pressure)
• Skilled in maintenance of valves (control valves, ESDVs, MOVs, manual valves), positioners, I/P converters
• Skilled in use of handheld communication devices (Field Communicator, Interrogator, Fieldmate, NI Fieldbus Communicator, FB Tool, Oscilloscope, etc.)

Yokogawa DCS/SIS Engineering and Maintenance:

• Installation/configuration of Foundation Fieldbus & HART devices using Engineering Workstation (EWS)
• Engineering of CentumVP and SIS systems
• Use of Yokogawa AMS
• Navigation/configuration of ProSafe safety systems using ProSafe-PLC 4-mation & ProSafe-RS
• Logic navigation using FLD; sound knowledge of SLS modules

Allen Bradley Systems Engineering and Maintenance:

• Engineering and maintenance of ControlLogix, RSLogix5000, RSLogix500
• Installation/configuration of PLCs, I/O modules, and field devices
• Programming and HMI engineering (PanelView, FactoryTalk)
• Connection and use of laptop for PLC engineering

SMAR Systems Engineering and Maintenance:

• Engineering of System302 software
• Installation/configuration of Foundation Fieldbus devices and PLCs
• Programming techniques, ProccessView HMI, and laptop interface

DeltaV DCS Engineering and Maintenance:

• Installation/configuration of Foundation Fieldbus devices using EWS
• Engineering of DeltaV software – function block editing, DCS controllers, I/O modules
• HMI graphics modification

Soft Skills (Added Advantage):

• Perform basic computer-related activities
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management and permit to work systems
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Communication and teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision