Savannah Energy is a young, high growth, highly ambitious energy company. We are focused on operating in countries where we can make a difference to local communities, where we can play a strategic role in the energy sector and where we can make a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the country.

Our vision is to create a best in class African-focused energy company that we and our stakeholders are proud of. Our five core values of Sustainability, Excellence, Entrepreneurialism, Integrity and Teamwork define the essence of Savannah and underpin our corporate culture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Mechanic

Location: Eket, Akwa Ibom
Employment type: Full time
Job Grade: F – Professional

Job Purpose / Objectives

• To maintain rotating and other mechanical equipment safely and efficiently in all Savannah’s oil/gas facilities including pipelines network in Nigeria.
• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance inspection, monitor inventory, assemble mechanical components and perform repairs.
• To satisfy the technical integrity target and ensure all mechanical equipment is operated within design limit.
• Work with third-party contractors during major equipment overhaul and ensure tasks are carried out in accordance with approved scope of work and industry best practices.
• Oversees maintenance inspection, monitors inventory, assembles mechanical components and performs repairs while on shift.
• Completes all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.
• To provide maintenance best practices and mentorship to the less experienced technicians.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment, specialize in diagnosing mechanical problems and establishes baseline performance and recommends to Supervisor for repairs work to be carried out.
• Observe company safety rules and regulations and continuously practices good housekeeping.
• Report or correct any unsafe condition or practice and assist in organizing safety meetings; follow operation excellence tenets and guidelines.
• Perform skilled mechanical work such as precision equipment alignment, installing pumps, motors, compressors etc.
• Perform detailed analysis of pumps, compressors, motors, gas engines and other mechanical equipment and compare actual operating data with work specified on data sheets.
• Collect and interpret operating and downtime data. Recommend and execute corrective actions.
• Fabricate, assemble, or install equipment and set up and evaluate performance of equipment.
• Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
• Demonstrate skills in fixing rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
• Perform repairs on flanges, piping, valves, vessels, boilers/heaters, glycol regeneration system, mechanical refrigeration system, fuel gas system, water hydrant system, pressure regulators, heat exchangers, generators. etc.
• Report both normal and recurring conditions and recommends improvement as appropriate.
• Administer task according to standard operating procedures and system.
• Assist the maintenance planner in developing details plan/schedules for plant turnaround maintenance (TAM)
• Observe all company safe work practices, job methods, code requirement, statutory requirement, and other SOPs requirement.
• Conduct a test to ascertain the safety of any mechanical designs.
• Coordinate on-the-job training (OJT) for technicians.
• Identify parts needed for replacement and place orders, as necessary.
• Proficient in solving complex mechanical problems.
• Maintain designed maintenance chart and recording for the purpose of reference.
• Report to Maintenance Supervisor or Mechanical Lead on machinery inventory.
• Maintain a clean work environment in line with established standards of hygiene and housekeeping.
• Any other tasks that may assigned.

Job & Main Specifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)
Education / Knowledge:

• A minimum of City & Guilds Level 3 or OND in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited higher institution with at least five (5) year’s post-industrial attachment in maintenance activities in Oil/Gas Process facility. Two (2) years of which should be as a Senior Mechanic.

Skills & Attributes:

• Skilled in the installation, repair, and maintenance of Mechanical equipment (CAT/Cummins Generators, Pumps, Turbines, Compressors, HVAC etc) and components.
• Knowledge of the rotating diagnostic tools, equipment and materials common to the Mechanical discipline.
• Good time management and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft office packages.
• Must be conversant with PTW system, isolation, de-isolation, Loct Out Tag Out (LOTO) system in oil/gas industry.
• Knowledge of applicable mechanical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Good understanding of work order system in SAP.
• Strong attention to detail with an attitude for problem-solving.
• Receives little regular guidance and work review.
• Creativity and hands-on problem-solving.
• Ability to operate different types of machinery and use various software programs.
• Proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job.
• Good understanding of documentation in the gas processing facility including:
  • P & ID (Piping and Instrumentation diagrams, Process Flow Sheets)
  • General Assembly drawings
  • Piping Isometric drawings
  • Maintenance reporting
  • Equipment status data readings
  • Work permits
  • Incidents/Accident reports.
  • Material Safety Datasheet (MSDS).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.