Mechanical Specialist

Job Role Description

• Responsible for having a strong understanding of safety, health, and environmental requirements (SHE), regional regulatory requirements, and provide subject matter expertise within their discipline related to maintenance, construction, projects, etc.
• They are a subject matter expert for ensuring safe and effective planning and execution as required.
• They are a site expert in processes and procedures, technical matters, and equipment that apply to their area of expertise.
• They are able to provide support and / or guidance for design reviews and may assist engineering for routine maintenance as well as Turnaround, or new project support.
• They are able to influence without authority and interacts effectively with operation, maintenance, and engineering organizations.
• They demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups; able to network effectively within organizations.
• They serve as a mentor and provide expertise across the broader organization.

Job Role Responsibilities
What will you do?

• Implements maintenance design philosophies for specific mechanical equipment
• Provides technical support and coordination across business lines
• Supports coordination of cost management and productivity improvement plans
• Provides troubleshooting complex issues and operations support
• Provides technical support and input to training development and delivery
• Shares Best Practices and provides feedback
• Develops strong personal expertise, shares knowledge with others
• Serves as a mentor and provides expertise across the broader organization

About you | Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum Higher National Diploma in Instrumentation and Controls, City and Guilds level 4 in Mechanical; or equivalent qualifications in an oil and gas industry specific apprenticeship program. A BSc in engineering or related sciences without a HND diploma is acceptable IF there is already established and verifiable working experience as an mechancial technician in the oil and gas industry for at least 5 years. Note however that this is strictly a technician role.
• Minimum 5 years relevant mechanical technician work experience
• Must be a Nigerian citizen, must have completed Youth Service with NYSC discharge certificate OR exemption letter

Experience:

• Ability to adapt, creativity and innovation, good understanding and identification of workplace hazards; analytical and courage of conviction.
• Ability to influence without authority and interacts effectively with operation and maintenance organizations. Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups; able to network effectively within organizations.
• Technical Knowledge & Equipment Operation: Previous FPSO experience preferred
• Good knowledge of Instrumentation / Mechanical and Hands-On Skills: basic understanding and ability to perform minor repairs, routine maintenance, and adjustments on equipment; ability to read and interpret transmitters, sensors, gauges, and control valves; familiarity with ESD, Fire & Gas (F&G) systems, and their role in process safety
• Versatile with basic Work Management Practices, and CMMS (SAP) to raise notifications, manage workorders, and search for materials 
• Read and interpret the suppliers / manufacturers documents and identify spare parts. •    Understand and interpret the content of technical manuals and instruction manuals
• Specific technical knowledge on Gas & Diesel generators, Pumps (including submersible), Compressors, Pipe work, HVAC equipment, Electrical drive motors, Process and Utilities valves (all types), etc.
• Good attention to Detail. Ability to observe equipment performance and detect abnormalities and understanding what next to do; maintain accurate maintenance logs and reports; ability to identify and mitigate workplace hazards. Should understand what constitutes a hazard and control/mitigation

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2026.

How to Apply
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