Midwestern is a Nigerian company involved in Exploration and Production of Oil and Gas. The company operates a joint venture with Sun Trust Oil Co. Limited in its Marginal Field in the Southern region of the country. Midwestern prides itself in hiring highly trained and motivated personnel who are driven to achieving its various aims and objectives, particularly the need for the organization to attain steady growth while operating in an environmentally safe community.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Maintenance Technologist - Instruments & Control
Location: Kwale, Delta State
Employment Type: Regular
Reporting Line: Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor
Role Objective
To ensure functionality of MWOG’s process control instruments, measurement instruments and safety systems.
To also ensure all engineering instruments are safe, efficient and ready to use, and that repairs and maintenance of the plant equipment are safely performed.
Role Responsibilities
Conduct maintenance and calibration of all process plant process control, monitoring instruments and metering which is not limited to Pressure Gauges, Temperature Gauges, Pressure Switches, Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow Transmitters
Perform maintenance of auto-sampler systems
Perform maintenance of metering instruments not limited to PD and Turbine Flow Meters and calibration of S & W monitors
Conduct maintenance and testing of all process plant fire and gas detection system
Perform maintenance and calibration of all process plant pressure, level, and flow control valves
Maintain all process plant shutdown and blowdown valves
Conduct maintenance and upgrade of available wellhead control panels
Perform maintenance and testing of the campsite, admin block, zonal office, and security gatehouse smoke detection systems
Conduct operation and first-line maintenance of campsite microturbine power generating plant and gas conditioning unit
Prepare tenders for certifying of process plant equipment and instruments
Document all maintenance activities carried out which include but not limited to corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities in the CMMS
Conduct installation, function testing, and maintenance of all field chemical injection pumps
Raise materials requisition for materials needed for maintenance activities and liaise with materials supervisor for stock items
Work with Contractor and sub-contractors in ensuring that jobs are executed according to specifications and Industry standards
Conduct troubleshooting and resolution of process plant upset with the Production team for production maximization
Conduct maintenance of campsite and Admin block overhead portable water pumps control system
Work with the Operations team during project execution and Automation Contractor to ensure a seamless handover to the Production team and troubleshooting/fault resolution
Conduct daily checks on Instrumentation and control instruments and any other job as assigned by the Supervisor
Conduct test related to functional performance on instrumentation as needed by facility changes
Actively participates in the evaluation of instrument performance to identify optimization and enhancement opportunities
Ensure conformance with environmental and safety requirements commensurate with executing required instrument maintenance or replacement activities
Maintain and update awareness of modifications to regulatory needs related to the conduct of maintenance and construction of instruments
Comply with classification and prioritization system for completion of work order
Comply with every approved operation and maintenance procedures
Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs
Person Specification
General Education:
Minimum of Second Class Lower or Lower credit in (BSc or HND) Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required
MBA or MSc in any related discipline will be an advantage
Professional Qualification:
Professional membership in a relevant industry association is an advantage e.g. Member COREN, NSE, and SPE
Experience:
Minimum of Eight(8) years’ experience in a similar position from a reputable Oil & Gas Exploration & Production or service company