Electrical Engineer - Maintenance Services (Electrical) at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Western Development Company Limited (WDCL) is an independent limited liability company, established in Nigeria for over 13 years ago. WDCL is the sole representative of various overseas companies in the fields of Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrical Engineer - Maintenance Services (Electrical)

Location: Gbaran Ubie integrated Gas plant / Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time
Start Date: 1st December, 2024

Roles and Responsibilities
The HVAC Supervisor will be responsible for the following:

• Interpretation of equipment instruction and maintenance manuals, schematic drawings, and diagnosis.
• Use of diagnostic tools and Electrical hand tools for testing and fault tracing in Hazardous Areas.
• Asset Integrity assurance, PM/CM inspections, and close-out on SAP.
• Work preparations and material staging for work executions.
• Daily proactive monitoring of HVAC systems.
• Isolation/De-isolation of electrical equipment for Electrical/non-electrical activities.
• Job Risk Assessments / Permit to Work preparation.
• Identifying critical spares and follow-up ordering and delivery.
• Switching in power distribution systems.
• Promotes site safety and continuous hazard identification, mitigation, and close-out.
• Work closely with service Contractor(s) for safe delivery of vendor-based maintenance jobs.
• Other assignments for continuous improvements (AMS process application: RCAs, MTO, MEC etc.)

Work Cycle and Conditions:

• The work location is a land-field-based (Gbaran Ubie integrated Gas plant) accessible via land and air.
• The job activity period is daily on a 12-hour (7 am to 7 pm) routine over 21 days.
• Work is Port Harcourt based, and you may be required to attend courses in Shell IA PHC or other PHC locations as advised, as well as other official assignments.
• There is a standard 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off schedule.
• The successful candidate will manage their absences with his/her contractor for suitably qualified covers.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as the need arises.

Requirements

• OND or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Age: < 50 years.
• Minimum of 5 years working in an oil and gas producing field location.
• Must have at least five (5) years’ experience working as an HVAC in SPDC.

Key Skills:

• Operation and maintenance of Oil and gas electrical equipment and systems.
• Experience in repairs of High and Low voltage switchboards and systems.
• Experience in repairs of High and Low voltage electric motors and starters.
• Operation and maintenance of UPS systems, cathodic protection, earthing, lighting, generators, and transformers.
• Ability to use causal reasoning methodology to identify the root cause of equipment.
• Ability to maintain related safety-critical functions.
• Skilled in the use and interpretation of electrical schematics and Single Line drawings.
• Skilled in troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.
• Safe working practices in HVAC systems (electrical safety and equipment isolation, safety and isolation of equipment, and pressure).
• Experience in Electric Motors and control systems maintenance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in Electrical Equipment and systems maintenance, troubleshooting, and fault analysis.

Soft Skills (Added advantage):

• Senior Authorized Electrical person is an added advantage.
• Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs).
• Knowledge and use of the SAP tool.
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Good communication skills & a team player.
• Ability to work under pressure with resilience.
• Good organizational skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-motivated and performs under minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
14th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online