Mechanical Field Service Engineer at Alstom

Alstom is a global leader in the Energy Sector (power generation & transmission) and Transport (rail infrastructure) and sets the benchmark for innovative and. environmentally friendly technologies. Alstom builds the fastest trains and the highest capacity automated metro in the world and provides turnkey integrated power plant solutions and associated services for a wide variety of energy sources including hydro, gas and coal The Group is headquartered in Paris and employs over 937000 people in 100 countries.

Alstom is recruiting to fill the vacant position:

Job Title: Mechanical Field Service Engineer

Job reference n°: NGA1393
Location: Rivers State

Our client
Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by ALSTOM, a global Leader in equipment and service for the power Operation/ Transmission and Rail Transport markets. The ALSTOM Group supplies Turnkey integrated power plants and a range of associated services tailored to most energy sources, including hydro power, gas, coal, nuclear, geothermal and wind. The Group is headquartered in Paris and employs 81500 people in 70 countries including Nigeria. We are looking for strongly motivated qualified Engineers to make a major contribution to our Service team, based in Nigeria with a reach to North & Western Africa (NWA).

Job description
On-site jobs related to service, repair and overhaul of Gas Turbine and auxiliary equipment of Power Plants at client sites across North West Africa (mainly Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Nigeria)
Interact closely with the customer on technical and quality issues, advise and supervise (or proffer solutions)
The role is located in Afam, Rivers State.

Responsibilities
The main responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following

• He will be responsible to carry out research to find out the problems and develops solution
• He looks after the maintenance of the equipment and infrastructure available at the site
• He helps in the installation process of new and advanced technologies interpreting the requirements specified by the research team and understanding the employees requirements
• Tests machines that are already installed for their performance and safety
• Maintains reports and hands them to the senior and concerned employees of the company
• He may have to undertake many other responsibilities as they come
• The field Service Engineer should be skilled at managing any kind of technical work at the field even with little supervision
• They should have ability to work in adverse setting and climatic conditions
• Sound ability to diagnose problems with existing equipment and fixing them is also essential for field service engineer
• Should possess ability to interpret technical issues through the non-technical description provided by their customers

Qualifications and Experience

• B.SC or HND in Mechanical Engineering from a reputable university
• A minimum of 3-6 years post NYSC experience gained in a power plant on complete overhaul/inspection/trouble shooting/alignment
• Thorough knowledge about the constructional features and components of Gas Turbines
• Excellent skills in mechanics, drawing, reading, measurement and lifting are mandatory.
• Preferred experience in the company fleet 13D, 13E2, GE fleet Frame 6B, 9E.
• Any previous training undertaken will be an added advantage.
• An excellent verbal and written communication skill in English language is mandatory.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Able to work under pressure and manage stress.
• Able to work with little or no supervision.
• Able to communicate and relate effectively with international teams.
• Bi-lingual candidates will be given preference

Remuneration:
Remuneration attached to each position is attractive and competitive in line with existing rates in the industry.

Application Closing Date
10th September, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online