• Application Deadline:
• Position: Mechanical Lead



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 7 years



• Location Akwa Ibom




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

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.

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.

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.