Lead Technician at Beamco Nigeria Limited

Beamco Nigeria Limited is a 100% Nigerian-owned Engineering Company that was incorporated in 1980. Our Board of Directors consists of Nigerian professionals with vast experience in a wide range of businesses, engineering fields and sectors. They lead a team of highly motivated, well trained, mostly Nigerian workforce, of over 300 in the various branches and divisions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Technician

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Lead Technician’s main role is to lead, supervise and train a team of technicians.
• He will also be responsible for dismantling, assembling, installing, overhauling and conducting other types of maintenance services for a wide range of rotating equipment.
• He should be able to provide technical, product and business knowledge to support the sales process and strengthen customer relationships.

Main Tasks 

• Lead, supervise and motivate a team of senior and junior technicians.
• Identify training needs and provide coaching.
• Dispatch tasks among team, set goals and deadlines and monitor performance.
• Dismantle and assemble parts & equipment such as various types of centrifugal pumps and compressors, reciprocating and screw compressors, blowers and others according to operational procedures sheets.
• Prepare detailed dismantling reports of the various equipment handled and present recommendation to customers.
• Dynamically balance rotors and fans according to ISO 1940.
• Install piping and set mechanical seals to match drawings.
• Operate laser alignment tools, condition monitoring equipment, hydraulic torque tools and high-pressure testing equipment. 
• Apply agreed on test procedures. 
• Verify inventory and parts received against Bill of Material per job prior to assembly of equipment.
• Monitor the final quality control of manufactured parts and units prior to shipping and delivery of equipment.
• Install and complete overhauls of various types of centrifugal pumps and compressors, reciprocating and screw compressors in addition to blowers on customer sites either onshore or offshore, this also includes bearings and mechanical seal change-outs.
• Represent the company while interacting professionally with clients to provide them technical, product and business knowledge to increase customer satisfaction and strengthen relationships.
• Provide quality customer service through answering customer enquiries, and effectively handling customer complaints.
• Coordinate with other teams, mainly the sales, to support the sales process and further develop the business.

Job Specification 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience in related field, especially in mechanical assembly.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory/ leadership role.
• Previous experience and /or training with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is a plus.
• Previous experience in mechanical or assembly work is essential.
• Good mechanical ability and manual skillfulness is essential.
• Welding experience is a plus.

Competencies: 

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to read, write and interpret manuals and instructions.
• Ability to use electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and hand tools.
• Ability to use precision measurement tools such as micrometers and other related measurement tools.
• Ability to work in a team and TQM environment and be a contributing member.
• Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports.
• Ability to understand requirements to build pump and related equipment.
• Good math skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (word, excel….)
• HSE training and certifications.
• Swimming capability is a requirement.
• Offshore experience in addition to Bosiet /Huet training.

Leadership Competencies:

• Interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Leadership skills.
• Working independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Problem solving skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Projects, and Maintenance Management Systems
• Electrical/ Instrumentation Experience is a plus
• Swimming is a must (will undergo Bosiet/Huet Test)
• Frequent traveling to onshore and offshore locations would be required

Application Closing Date
7th August, 2024.