Senior Mechanic 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: Senior Mechanic

Location: Esit Eket, Akwa Ibom

Job Purpose/Objectives

• To maintain rotating and other mechanical equipment safely and efficiently in all Accugas facilities including pipeline network.
• To satisfy the technical integrity target and ensure all mechanical equipment are operated within design limit.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Liaise with maintenance supervisor to oversee maintenance inspection, monitor inventory, assemble mechanical components and perform repairs.
• Report or correct any unsafe condition or practice and assist in organizing safety meetings, following operations excellence tenets and guidelines.
• Perform detailed analysis of pumps, compressors, motors, 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 as required.
• Fabricate, assemble or install materials; set up and evaluate performance of equipment.
• Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records for all mechanical equipment
• 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 recommend improvement as appropriate.
• Assist the maintenance planner in developing detailed plans/schedules for plant turn around maintenance (TAM).
• Observe all company safe work practices, job methods, code requirements, statutory requirements, and other SOP’s requirements.
• Liaise with the supply chain team to ensure availability of parts needed to ensure smooth operation of the plant.
• Perform skilled repair services of mechanical and basic structural systems and machinery equipment, including precision equipment alignment, installing pumps, motors, compressors, etc.
• Maintain designed maintenance chart and recording for the purpose of reference.
• 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.
• Oversee maintenance inspection, monitor inventory, assemble mechanical components and perform repairs.
• Inspect equipment, conduct diagnosis of mechanical problems, establish performance baseline and make recommendations to supervisor for repair work to be carried out in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.
• Provide maintenance best practices and mentorship to the less experienced technicians. Coordinate on-the-job training (OJT) for technicians.
• Maintain a clean work environment in line with established standards of hygiene and housekeeping.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned by Line Manager.

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

• A minimum of OND, City & Guilds Level 3 certificate in any engineering discipline, with at least five (5) years’ experience in process plant operations in an oil/gas production and processing facility; two (2) of which should have been in a similar role.

Skills & Attributes:

• Skilled in the installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment and components.
• Knowledge of 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, LOTO system in the oil/gas industry.
• Good knowledge of oil/gas rotating diagnostic tools, mechanical systems and applicable mechanical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail with an attitude for problem-solving.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Creativity and hands-on problem solving.
• Good understanding of documentations 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
  • MSDS.