Mechanical Lead at Savannah Energy | Jobs in Nigeria

Savannah Energy is a young, high growth, highly ambitious energy company. We are focused on operating in countries where we can make a difference to local communities, where we can play a strategic role in the energy sector and where we can make a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the country.

Our vision is to create a best in class African-focused energy company that we and our stakeholders are proud of. Our five core values of Sustainability, Excellence, Entrepreneurialism, Integrity and Teamwork define the essence of Savannah and underpin our corporate culture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Lead

Location: Esit Eket, Akwa Ibom

Job Purpose/Objectives

• To safely maintain mechanical systems including rotation and static equipment safely and efficiently across all Accugas facilities.
• Provide technical input on mechanical systems to the engineering team, from conceptual engineering through detailed design to construction, installation, and commissioning phase.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of the mechanical team on a day-to-day basis and report to the maintenance supervisor.
• Plan and execute all planned / unplanned maintenance activity in accordance with company policies, OEM specifications and statutory requirements.
• Provide support to the maintenance supervisor in preparation of annual budget for all mechanical spares, accessories, and services.
• Provide mechanical support to the maintenance team for inter-disciplinary maintenance inspections and interventions.
• Develop and maintain databases for all mechanical safety critical equipment in the plant and ensure execution of periodic maintenance in accordance with statutory requirement.
• Coordinate the activities of third-party contractors during major equipment overhaul, in accordance with approved scope of work and industry best practices.
• Work with the engineering team and contractors on plant modification and upgrade of mechanical systems and provide field supervision of activities.
• Assist maintenance supervisor to develop and maintain KPI for all rotating equipment across field locations.
• Liaise with maintenance planner to identify scheduled maintenance activities and ensure proper documentation.
• Perform onsite assembly, installation and repair of mechanical systems including boilers / heaters, glycol regeneration system, mechanical refrigeration system, fuel gas system, water hydrant system, pressure regulators, heat exchangers, etc.
• Provide documented evaluation of equipment performance, availability and reliability.
• Lead maintenance team on all major planned/unplanned maintenance activities/overhaul, across field locations.
• Lead mechanical and integrity related operational interventions and support failure and incident investigations as required.
• Participate in peer reviews, risk assessments and hazard analysis as required.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure availability of critical spares.
• Provide expertise and assist with facilities start-up and operations from a mechanical perspective.
• Observe company safety rules and good housekeeping in accordance with Accugas operating philosophy.
• Follow plant operating philosophy and guidelines and serve as a team leader for the maintenance team.
• Maintain a clean work environment in line with established standards of hygiene and housekeeping.
• Handle duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by Line Manager.

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

• A minimum of HND or B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering discipline, with at least seven (7) years experience in process plant operations in an oil/gas production and processing facility; two (2) of which should have been in a supervisory role.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong leadership, influencing and communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize and direct activities.
• Have exceptional productivity skills and can be relied on to get the job done accurately and on time.
• Proven ability to lead collaboration across teams and generate solutions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of engineering risk and the ability to make informed judgments in support of business value.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.