Electrical Engineering Maintenance Services – SOKU at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Academic Qualification    

Possession of any of the following Qualifications

• HND in Engineering from accredited Polytechnics or Monotechnic
• B.Eng./B.Sc./B.Tech in Engineering from accredited University or College

Age    Not Applicable
Gender    Male / Female
Start Date    1st September 2024

• Work Experience Minimum of eight (5) years relevant professional engineering experience within the Oil and Gas Industry
• A four (4) year field work experience within SPDC East Asset operations will be an added advantage.

Skills    

Must possess the following competences

• Electrical Safety
• Application of electrical safety rules, identification, and mitigation of hazards.
• Knowledge of electrical standards as well as electrical protection and control systems.
• Methods of repair of Ex-equipment, including limitations and certification requirements.

Maintenance of Electrical Equipment

• Identify the various electrical low voltage (LV) equipment – generators, motors, lighting, heat tracing, switchgear, small transformers, UPS and batteries).
• Identify the various high voltage (HV) equipment – generators, motors, large transformers, switchgear)
• Evaluate and interpret equipment performance and integrity data
• Recognize and respond to abnormal conditions and take appropriate corrective action on LV / HV equipment
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve common faults on electrical equipment
• Plan and conduct maintenance activities in line with recognized procedures and standards
• Apply approved procedures and standards for disassembly and reassembly of electrical equipment
• Use of the appropriate tools and equipment
• Execute condition monitoring activities using appropriate diagnostic tools
• Support equipment shutdown, start up, isolation and re-instatement as part of the maintenance process

Other Electrical Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance of the earthing and lighting system
• Perform lighting system maintenance around the Facility.
• Knowledge of maintenance routines on cathodic protection systems

General

• Knowledge of basic electrical tools and workshop machinery.
• Knowledge of area classification layouts and electrical equipment for hazardous areas
• Interpret information contained in the various types of electrical drawings.

Soft Skills

• Computer literate, ability to perform basic computer related activities
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management and permit to work systems
• Effective team player and ability to work in multidisciplinary team
• Good communication & presentation skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt promptly to change
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and ability to deliver tasks under minimal supervision

Roles and Responsibilities    

• Assess health of electrical equipment, identify equipment deviation outside normal operating parameters.
• Participate in preparation of work method statements, risk assessments and job hazard analysis
• Specify personal protective equipment (PPE), appropriate documentation and prepare Permit for work activity.
• Carryout site preparation tasks in readiness for maintenance activity.
• Identify and stage materials, equipment spares and tools for equipment maintenance.
• Plan and implement isolation of energy source in preparation for maintenance work
• Execute routine maintenance activities in line with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and company standards.
• Troubleshoot and analyze electrical equipment faults using diagnostic tools, test devices and measuring instruments.
• Support OEM field service representatives during execution of major equipment maintenance activities.
• Conduct proper housekeeping and restore work site to a safe state after job completion.
• Identify critical spares for ordering ahead of planned maintenance activities
• Review equipment performance data post maintenance work and update equipment maintenance records
• Perform reviews of operating / maintenance procedure and maintenance job routines.
• Analyze maintenance effectiveness and productivity, propose changes to existing practices, develop and implement improvement actions.
• Support planning of electrical scope of major / turnaround / milestone maintenance activities.
• Participate in equipment failure investigation (root cause analysis) and apply causal learning to problem solving
• Propose solutions to address the causes of undesirable equipment performance.
• Support development of credible look ahead plans for work activities
• Comply with site HSE practices and procedures.
• Participate in HSE meetings and site safety campaigns
• Close out all other assigned actions in line with audit findings.

Work Cycle    

• The work location is field based in swamp terrain located in Soku, Rivers State.
• Work schedule is 21 / 21 days duty cycle.
• Work activity period spans 12-hours (7am to 7pm) routine over the 21-day duty period.
• Work activity may extend beyond the normal period depending on business needs.