Saipem Contracting Nigerian Limited Recruits Automobile Technician / Mechanic (Oil & Gas)

Saipem Contracting Nigerian Limited (SCNL) is a subsidiary of SAIPEM Spa, a global leader in Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Construction. Due to the expansion of our operations in Nigeria, we are seeking for highly qualified professionals, pro-active, well organized and motivated persons to fill various positions.

Job Title: Automobile Technician / Mechanic

Ref Code: ATTMC
Location: Port Harcourt Base/Sites

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Repairs and overhauls automobiles, buses, trucks, and. other automotive vehicles: Examines vehicle and discusses with Workshop coordinator nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
• Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
• Raises vehicle, using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
• Removes unit, such as engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches and hoist.
• Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges.
• Repairs or replaces parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings, using mechanic’s hand tools.
• Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
• Rebuilds parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks, using lathes, shapers, drill presses, and welding equipment.
• Re-allign and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator.

Skills, Competence and Experience

• Lifting, Energy Level, Dependability, Persistence, Time
• Management, Attendance, Independence, Safety
• Management, Problem Solving, Dealing with Complexity and
• Analyzing Information.

Qualification

• Minimum 10 years experience as Mechanic Foreman.
• Knowledge of light duty vehicle, functionality and problem solving action plan in line with manufacturer recommendations.
• A Diploma in Mechanical Technology/Engineering or a C&G certificate.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Applications using the reference code as the subject of the email to:
Maintenance.recruitment@saipem.com