• Application Deadline:
• Position: PSV Technician M/F



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Job description

• SPIE Services Nigeria Limited is looking to strengthen its workforce in Nigeria by recruiting experienced Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) Technician to join our offshore operations team. If you have a strong background in electrical maintenance within the oil & gas industry, we invite you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & Maintenance

• Perform inspection, testing, disassembly, calibration, and reassembly of Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs), Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs), and associated control devices.


• Execute valve maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs following OEM specifications and industry standards.


•  Conduct pressure leak testing and seat tightness verification using hydrostatic and pneumatic test benches.
  
  Ensure PSV settings comply with ASME, API 527, API 576, and client specifications.


•  Conduct in-situ testing and maintenance of spring-loaded, pilot-operated, and rupture disc pressure relief systems.


•  Document all maintenance activities, test results, and findings in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g., SAP, Maximo).


•  Support periodic turnaround (TAR) and shutdown valve maintenance campaigns.

Equipment & System Monitoring

• Monitor and assess PSV performance, identifying anomalies and recommending corrective actions.


• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices for overpressure protection systems.


• Maintain valve storage records and ensure proper tagging and traceability of PSVs.

 Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure strict compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Work at Height safety procedures.


•  Adhere to HSE policies and report non-conformances or unsafe conditions to the QHSE department.


•  Follow best practices for handling, lubricating, and assembling PSVs to maintain performance and reliability.

Profile

•  Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field.


•  Minimum 5 years’ experience in PSV maintenance within offshore oil & gas or petrochemical environments.


•  Proven experience with safety relief valves from major OEMs (e.g., Anderson Greenwood, Consolidated, Farris, Leser, Crosby, and Tyco).


• Hands-on experience with hydrostatic and pneumatic testing equipment.
  
   Proficiency in troubleshooting PSV issues, including set pressure deviations, seat leakage, and chatter.


•  Strong understanding of process pressure management, overpressure protection systems, and relief device operations.


• Ability to interpret P&IDs, valve datasheets, and PSV test certificates.


•  Experience with shutdown and turnaround PSV maintenance planning.