Electrical Support Services Technician at Western Development Company Limited

Western Development Company Limited is an Oil and Gas servicing company with about 25 years in the sector. Our experiences span Telecommunications, IT, Engineering, and Marine Services to mention but a few. We also employ and second manpower services, personnel and services to our customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrical Support Services Technician

Location: Warri - Delta
Employment Type: Contract

Roles and Responsibilities
The Electrical Technician will be responsible for the following:

• Interpretation of equipment instruction and maintenance manuals, schematic drawings and diagnosis.
• Installation and repair of LV circuits/equipment.
• Use of diagnostic tools and Electrical hand tools for testing and fault tracing in Hazardous Area Classifications.
• Asset Integrity assurance, PM/CM execution and support close-out on SAP.
• Work preparations and material staging for work executions.
• Daily proactive monitoring of rotating and safety & production critical equipment.
• Isolation/De-isolation of electrical equipment for Electrical/non-electrical activities.
• Job Risk Assessments / Permit to Work Preparation.
• Identifying critical spares and follow-up ordering and delivery.
• Switching in power distribution systems.
• Promotes site safety and continuous hazard identification, mitigation, and close-out.
• Work closely with service Contractor(s) for safe delivery of vendor-based maintenance jobs.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years working in an oil and gas producing field location.
• Prior experience in an SPDC location/Terminal should be an added advantage.

Key Skills:

• Operation and maintenance of LV power Generation and distribution systems (Experience with the following generators is an added advantage; CAT G3512, G3306, D3412, D3304,).
• Experience in Electric Motors and control systems maintenance.
• Experience in Atlas Copco systems and mobile compressor maintenance.
• Experience in Utility Distribution boards and lighting systems maintenance.
• Experience in maintenance of water-well sumo pumps.
• Competent Electrical Person
• Experience in Lightning and Earthing system inspections.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in Electrical Equipment and systems maintenance, troubleshooting and fault analysis.

Soft Skills:
Added Advantage:

• Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs)
• Knowledge and use of the Permit to Work system.
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Good Communication skills & a team player
• Ability to work under pressure with resilience
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-motivated and performs under minimal supervision.

Work Cycle and Conditions

• The work location is in the West Shell facilities accessible via water and air.
• The job activity period is daily on a 12-hour (7 am to 7 pm) routine over a 14-day, 21-day cycle period.
• The successful candidate will manage their own absences with his/her contractor for suitably qualified covers. There may be a need for periodic visits to the Shell industrial area for training and official assignments. Personnel may be required to work extended hours as the need arises.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as the need arises.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2024.