Jobs in Nigeria 2011: Vacancies-3 Positions, Discipline Maintenance Technicians
Discipline Maintenance Technicians (Mechanical, Instrument &
Electrical/HAVC) Services
Discipline Technicians needed for the following positions:
Mechanical Technicians
Instrumentation Technicians
Electrical& HAVC Technicians
Workshop Technicians
Services:
1) Mechanical Technician
To provide maintenance service in line with planned maintenance activities of the Asset. Be
prepared to react to non-routine emergency requirements such as breakdowns to ensure a
continuous professional service to the client at all times.
Technicians are expected to work safely and independently on non-critical equipments
preventive maintenance and basics procedure. Senior technicians shall be able to complete
preventive maintenance on all equipment, regardless of their criticality.
Activities:
Good understanding of Equipment Terminology and various process equipment.
Understand the working principles of main mechanical equipment: filters, gear boxes,
exchangers, air coolers, diesel engine, gas turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps
or compressors, common valves types (butterfly, gate, ball, cage and PSV) and hydraulic
systems (cranes, HPU, pumps). Be fully familiar with lubrification requirements and the
different type of lubricants.
Be sensitized for each of those to their preventive maintenance tasks and purposes.
Be aware of CBM (vibration and oil analysis) requirement and purpose.
Maintenance
Understand preventive, corrective maintenance and maintenance plan concepts. Have
a basic knowledge of the
CMMS (be able to issue a notification, read, interpret and
complete work orders…). Be able on a given and simple preventive work order to prepare
tools, identify spare parts and adapted procedure or work instruction.
Practical skills
Know how to select, use and maintain all the mechanical hand tools (all types of keys, files,
drills, callipers, taps…). Be able to use measuring tools (micrometer, vernier, gauges…),
torque wrench and fastener.
Be able to operate and maintain pneumatic drills or grinders. Be able to use workshop
equipment (pedestal drill, hydraulic press…), in particular machining and tooling.
Know how to use basic lifting gear (chain block, slings…). Be trained to complete simple /
basic lifting operation
Maintenance know-how
Be able to follow maintenance route and fill up associated check-up list (monitoring of
rotating equipment). Be able to carry out lubrication routine and top up as required with the
correct lubricant.
Be able to prepare and install any type of flange gasket. Complete bolting following
methodology.
Be able to align V-belt, pulley and tension belts following methodology.
For common types of valves be able to overhaul them and carry out minor adjustments while
in service (tightening of gland packing).
For gear box, be able to align gears, inspect & identify faults.
For rotating equipment, be able to assist in diagnosis faults and failures, assist in alignment
(prepare, cut shim material for alignment, level…). Be able to assist in the removal and
replacement of any type of bearing. Check the clearance
Safety at work
Be knowledgeable of electrical habilitation requirements and be certified as required.
Be aware of permit to work, electrical and mechanical isolations requirements. Be aware of
gas test requirement.
Be knowledgeable of area classification and Ex materials requirements.
Be knowledgeable of PPE requirement and MSDS.
Understand hazards associated to leak tests and hydrotests.
Be aware of colour coding & certification requirements for lifting equipment.
Correctly report anomalies, accidents, near misses
Required Qualifications And Background
Qualification: Will need to be time served, possibly with an ONC/HNC minimum qualification in Mechanical engineering.
Professional Experience (number of years): Minimum of 5 years in the oil and gas/petro-
chemicals industries.
Knowledge of the safety regulations and working in a hazardous area.
Ability to take initiative within job responsibilities. Interpret job requests, test to confirm problemand propose repair methods.
Able to stand in for the Supervisor and lead less experienced technician.
Be able to work with a large group of diverse personalities and nationalities.
Theoretical knowledge
√ Petroleum: Have a basic understanding of facilities / process (from well to export). Be
knowledgeable of hydrocarbons behaviour and associated risks (explosion, asphyxia…).
√ Computer: Be able to produce a report using Word, be able to perform simple calculation
with Excel. Have been introduced to internet and mails.
√ Physics: Understanding and use of basic laws and units of physic (Newton’s law, forces,
mass, energy…). Be knowledgeable of materials / steels characteristics (use, resistance,
corrosion and its prevention).
Engineering:
Be able to read and use drawings (P&ID’s, PFD’s, Isometrics), vendor documents (be able
to determine tolerance and adjustment figures), name plate and data sheet. Be able to drawaccurate sketches and item to scale.
2) Instrumentation Technicians
To provide maintenance service in line with planned maintenance activities of
the Asset. Be prepared to react to non-routine emergency requirements such as
breakdowns to ensure a continuous professional service to the client at all times.
Technicians are expected to work safely and independently on non-critical equipments
preventive maintenance and basics procedure. Senior technicians shall be able to
complete preventive maintenance on all equipment, regardless of their criticality.
Activities:
Good understanding of Equipment Terminology and various process equipment.
Understand working principle of basic instruments: level and interface level transmitters,
thermocouples, manometers, vibration probes, metering devices (orifice plate, coriolis,
turbine, volumetric)…
Have basic knowledge in pneumatics and hydraulic distribution as well as electrical
engineering (SOV, timer, relay…).
Understand manual and automatic valves (including PSV) principle and command
(positioner…).
Be familiar with all types of F&G detection (fusible loop, UV/IR, gas, smoke);
Maintenance
Understand preventive, corrective maintenance and maintenance plan concepts.
Have a basic knowledge of the CMMS (be able to issue a notification, read, interpret
and complete work orders…). Be able on a given and simple preventive work order to
prepare tools, identify spare parts and adapted procedure or work instruction.
Practical skills
Know how to select and use the necessary hand tools. Properly operate, maintain and use
the available set of workshop tools.
Correct use and handling of tubing, compression fittings, gaskets, “O” rings, cable glands…
Correct use and handling of multimeters, calibration unit, hydraulic pumps, deadweight
tester, temperature bath, smart calibrator.
Maintenance know-how
Be able to complete a loop test from a transmitter / valve, SOV, limit switch, etc… to input /
output of PCS/SSS.
Be able to calibrate a valve positioner.
Gauges & transmitters (pressure, level, temperature and flow): be able to install, remove,
calibrate, and test most common types of devices.
F&G detection: check, calibrate, test most common type of Fire & Gas detectors (be able
to ensure inhibits are in place).
Safety at work
Be knowledgeable of electrical habilitation requirements and be certified as required.
Be aware of permit to work, electrical and mechanical isolations requirements. Be aware of
gas test requirement.
Be knowledgeable of area classification and Ex materials requirements.
Be knowledgeable of PPE requirement and MSDS interpretation.
Correctly report anomalies, accidents, near misses.
Required Qualifications And Background
Qualification: Will need to be time served, possibly with an ONC/HNC minimum qualification ininstrumentation engineering.
Professional Experience (number of years): Minimum of 5 years in the oil and gas/petro-
chemicals industries.
Knowledge of the safety regulations and working in a hazardous area.
Ability to take initiative within job responsibilities. Interpret job requests, test to confirm problem and propose repair methods.
Able to stand in for the Supervisor and lead less experienced technician.
Be able to work with a large group of diverse personalities and nationalities.
Theoretical knowledge
√ Petroleum: Have a basic understanding of facilities / process (from well to export). Be
knowledgeable of hydrocarbons behaviour and associated risks (explosion, asphyxia…).
√ Computer: Be able to produce a report using Word, be able to perform simple calculation
with Excel. Have been introduced to internet and mails.
√ Physics: Understanding and use of basic laws and units of physic (temperature, pressure,
volume, density; specific gravity…).
Engineering:
√ Read and use drawings (P&ID’s, ESD matrix and loop diagrams), vendor documents, name
plate, datasheets. Be knowledgeable of instrument symbols.
√ Understand regulation principles and be able to analyse them (differentiation in between
cascade, split range, simple).
√ Understand basic logic concepts (AND/OR…).
Have a basic understanding of PCS, F&G, and ESD systems. Understand inhibit, alarm and trip concepts
3) Electrical& HAVC Technicians
To provide maintenance service in line with planned maintenance activities of the Asset. Be
prepared to react to non-routine emergency requirements such as breakdowns to ensure a
continuous professional service to the client at all times.
Technicians are expected to work safely and independently on non-critical equipments
preventive maintenance and basics procedure. Senior technicians shall be able to complete
preventive maintenance on all equipment, regardless of their criticality.
Activities:
Good understanding of Equipment Terminology and various process equipment.
Understand working principle of main electrical equipment: voltage & current transformers,
electrical motor, alternator, feeder, UPS, battery, speed variator soft starter and gradator,
HV/LV switchboard, lighting and heat tracing panel… For those, be aware of their preventive
maintenance requirements. Be aware of CBM (thermography) requirement and purpose.
Understand principles and know the different systems of earthing (IT, TT, TN and DC
unearthed system).
Have a basic knowledge of working principle of a PLC. Logic diagram with module: AND/
OR, NAND/NOR, clock, delay, latch, memory, micro processor... Understand inhibit, alarm
and trip concepts.
Understand the principle of electrical protection: short circuit, over load, earth fault, reverse
power, transformer, alternator and motor specific protections.
Be knowledgeable on explosion proof materiel and associated requirements.
For electrician technicians only and for high voltage panel: be able to identify all cubicles
and their equipment. Understand interlocking systems in between cubicles.
For HVAC technicians only, understand working principle of HVAC equipment with
different technology (chiller
and reciprocating compressor, split units…).
Maintenance
Understand preventive, corrective predictive maintenance and maintenance plan concepts.
Have a basic knowledge of the CMMS (be able to issue a notification, read, interpret and
complete work orders…). Be able on a given and simple preventive work order to prepare
tools, identify spare parts and adapted procedure or work instruction.
Practical skills
Know how to select and use the available and necessary hand tools for electrician (including
special insulated tools).
Be familiar with construction practise: laying, pulling and connecting cables (using cables
glands, terminals blocks, cable lugs, bus bar, sealing compound…)
Correct use and handling of multimeters, clip on ammeters, Ohmmeter, earth tester
(megger), earth leakage kit and recorder.
Maintenance know-how
Be able to maintain and troubleshoot small electrical installation like lighting and heat tracing circuit.
Be able to identify the different types of cables (including ground ones) connect those
properly (using lugs) and perform their proper laying (in trenches, on cable tray…). Select,
use and install the appropriate cable glands and tags.
Be able to do preventive maintenance on non-critical equipment: batteries, motor, alternator, breaker, transformer, contactor and switchboard.
Be able to test and verify alarms, trip and interlock settings.
Be able to perform insulation and continuity tests
LV Electrical equipments: be able to dismantle, replace defective parts, reassemble,
reconnect and check the system. Identify all accessories.
Safety at work
Knowledge of electrical habilitation requirements and be certified as required.
Be aware of permit to work and electrical isolations requirements. Be aware of gas test
requirement.
Be knowledgeable on PPE requirement and MSDS interpretation.
Be aware of area classification, marking for hazardous area ATEX rules and Ex explosion
proof materials.
Required Qualifications And Background
Qualification: Will need to be time served, possibly with an ONC/HNC minimum qualification
in electrical engineering.
Professional Experience (number of years): Minimum of 5 years in the oil and gas/petro-
chemicals industries.
Knowledge of the safety regulations and working in a hazardous area.
Ability to take initiative within job responsibilities. Interpret job requests, test to confirm
problem and propose repair methods.
Able to stand in for the Supervisor and lead less experienced technician.
Be able to work with a large group of diverse personalities and nationalities.
Theoretical knowledge
√ Petroleum: Have a basic understanding of facilities / process (from well to export). Be
knowledgeable of hydrocarbons behaviour and associated risks (explosion, asphyxia…).
√ Computer: Be able to produce a report using Word, be able to perform simple calculation
with Excel. Have been introduced to internet and mails.
√ Physics: Understanding and use of basic laws and units of physic (resistance, inductance,
DC & AC current and voltage, frequency, active and reactive power…). Be able to
differentiate low and high voltages.
Engineering:
√ Be able to read and use drawings (single line and schematic diagrams), vendor documents,
name plate. Be knowledgeable of electrical symbols.
√ Possess notions on cable sizing and voltage dropping.
√ Be able familiar with a general facilities electrical network philosophy: main generation,
emergency generator, switchboard and UPS. Have a basic understanding of inter-tripping
and interlocking action, load shedding and load sharing modes.
For electrician technicians only, have a basic understating of cathodic protection system
5-10 years experience
Project experience a plus e.g. Escravos, Agbami, Bonga, Erha
MOBILISATION: June/July 2011, followed by possible additional training (as required) provided by
COMPANY.
All Qualified candidates should forward there CV/RESUME to recruitment_011@yahoo.com.Using position applying for as the subject of the mail.
DEADLINE for submissions: 20 April 2011
