Instrument (PACO) Engineering Support Services Officer at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Western Development Company Limited (WDCL) is an independent limited liability company, established in Nigeria for over 13 years ago. WDCL is the sole representative of various overseas companies in the fields of Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Instrument (PACO) Engineering Support Services Officer 

Location: Soku - Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: 1st July 2025
Age: Not Applicable
Gender: Male / Female

Roles and Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting of safety critical equipment and control/safeguarding system
• Supporting production staff in maintaining facilities
• Assist maintenance team with high-volume tasks to sustain asset integrity/equipment availability
• Comply with HSE practices and procedures
• Assist in ensuring technical integrity and safe operation of new systems
• Identify areas requiring change control and document proposals
• Provide specification for critical spares/replacements with vendor details
• Review operating/maintenance procedures and propose updates
• Develop Maintenance Job Routines (MJRs), procedures, and work packs
• Identify vendor support requirements for equipment maintenance
• Provide technical support for malfunctioning equipment
• Liaise with OEMs for troubleshooting, spares, and field support
• Support troubleshooting by the operations/maintenance team
• Execute routine maintenance in line with local/international standards
• Participate in equipment failure investigations (RCA) and improvement initiatives
• Participate in Management Facility Inspections (MFIs) and HSE meetings
• Close out personal MFI actions

Work Cycle

• The work location is field-based in swamp terrain located in Soku, Rivers State
• Work is Port Harcourt-based; candidate may attend courses at IA PHC or other PHC locations, and other official assignments
• Job activity is a 12-hour daily routine (7:00 am to 7:00 pm) over a 21-day period
• Standard schedule: 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off
• Candidate will manage own absences with contractor, ensuring suitable qualified cover
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need arises

Requirements
Academics:

• OND or HND in Mechanical or Instrumentation & Controls Automation Engineering or any other relevant discipline
• Certificate from School of Basic Instrumentation will be an added advantage

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Asset Operations as a PACO Technician

Skills:
Must possess Competence No. 1 plus at least one of Nos. 2 – 5
General Instrumentation:

• Ability to read drawings – PEFS, PSFS, C&E, FLD, loop diagrams, etc.
• Sound knowledge of process instrumentation – major process parameters measured, types of sensors/instruments, principles of measurement, etc.
• Sound knowledge of loop components – IS barriers, surge protectors, FISCO, I/O modules
• Sound knowledge of communication protocols – HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, etc.
• Sound knowledge of Fire & Gas devices – types of detectors, principles of operation, Logic Solvers, Output Devices
• Sound knowledge of operation and maintenance of valves – control valves, SDVs, BDVs, solenoid valves, actuators, positioners, transmitters, air regulators, etc.
• Skilled in calibration of switches and transmitters (pressure, differential pressure, level, temperature, flow, and absolute pressure)
• Skilled in maintenance of valves (control valves, ESDVs, MOVs, manual valves), positioners, I/P converters
• Skilled in use of handheld communication devices (Field Communicator, Interrogator, Fieldmate, NI Fieldbus Communicator, FB Tool, Oscilloscope, etc.)

Yokogawa DCS/SIS Engineering and Maintenance:

• Installation/configuration of Foundation Fieldbus & HART devices using Engineering Workstation (EWS)
• Engineering of CentumVP and SIS systems
• Use of Yokogawa AMS
• Navigation/configuration of ProSafe safety systems using ProSafe-PLC 4-mation & ProSafe-RS
• Logic navigation using FLD; sound knowledge of SLS modules

Allen Bradley Systems Engineering and Maintenance:

• Engineering and maintenance of ControlLogix, RSLogix5000, RSLogix500
• Installation/configuration of PLCs, I/O modules, and field devices
• Programming and HMI engineering (PanelView, FactoryTalk)
• Connection and use of laptop for PLC engineering

SMAR Systems Engineering and Maintenance:

• Engineering of System302 software
• Installation/configuration of Foundation Fieldbus devices and PLCs
• Programming techniques, ProccessView HMI, and laptop interface

DeltaV DCS Engineering and Maintenance:

• Installation/configuration of Foundation Fieldbus devices using EWS
• Engineering of DeltaV software – function block editing, DCS controllers, I/O modules
• HMI graphics modification

Soft Skills (Added Advantage):

• Perform basic computer-related activities
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management and permit to work systems
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Communication and teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision

Application Closing Date
27th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online