Mechanical Engineer Maintenance (Asset Maintenance) at Vagan Oil and Gas Limited

Vagan Oil and Gas Limited is a Nigerian Private Limited liability Company registered under the Companies Acts of 1990, In line with the policies of the Nigerian service provision. The company core area of operation is to provide a broad spectrum of services ranging from Engineering, Pipeline & Flowline Construction / Repairs, Facility piping and maintenance, Wellhead & Christmas tree maintenance and servicing, Composite wrap technology, Equipment & Offshore/Marine Supplies, etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Maintenance (Asset Maintenance)

Location: Warri, Delta

Roles and Responsibilities
The Field mechanical technician will be responsible for the following:

• Lead a team of Mechanical Technicians to deliver simple and complex activities in the plant.
• Interpretation of machine and equipment maintenance manuals, technical drawings and diagnosis.
• Repair, installation, and maintenance of Pumps, static and rotating equipment.
• Use of diagnostic tools and mechanical hand tools for fault tracing, vibration detection and activity executions.
• Asset Care routine to ensure PM/CM close-out and Integrity of Asset maintained.
• Work preparations and material staging for work executions.
• Routine machinery and equipment servicing
• Daily parameter logging, records and mechanical lubricants management.
• Routine fabrication using welding tools and materials.
• Machining activities: lathe, grinding, drilling, dicing etc.
• Job Risk Assessments / Permit to Work preparation.
• Identifying critical spares and follow-up ordering and delivery.
• Flange breaks, positive isolation, vessel de-sanding activities
• Promotes site safety and continuous hazard identification, mitigation and close-out.
• Work closely with service Contractor(s) towards safe delivery of vendor-based maintenance jobs.
• Other assignments for continuous improvements as exigent.

Work Cycle:

• The work location is field based.
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) 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 suitable qualified covers.
• There may be need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for trainings and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.

Qualification and Experience

• Candidates should possess an OND / HND or B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 8 years working as a mechanical Technician with hands-on and supervisory discipline experience.
• Membership of other professional bodies would be considered an added advantage.

Skills (Added advantage):

• Disassemble/Assemble and Maintain Rotating and static equipment.
• Experience in Engines, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience in pumps; and gear systems.
• Experience in Atlas Copco SF11 and mobile compressors
• Experience in Valves maintenance.
• Experience in Pump Fluid-end inspections and driver/gear alignments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in Equipment troubleshooting and fault analysis.
• Basic workshop machinery and welding machine use.
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management
• Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs).

Soft Skills:

• Strong coaching, mentoring, and listening skills who respect and value the opinions of others.
• The ability to create and maintain cordial working relationships with colleagues.
• Good Communication & team-working disposition.
• Good organizational and Networking skills.
• Committed to professional development, and continuous Improvement mindset.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.

Application Closing Date
1st July, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.