Instrumentation & Control Technician at Savannah Energy

Savannah Energy is a young, high growth, highly ambitious energy company. We are focused on operating in countries where we can make a difference to local communities, where we can play a strategic role in the energy sector and where we can make a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the country.

Our vision is to create a best in class African-focused energy company that we and our stakeholders are proud of. Our five core values of Sustainability, Excellence, Entrepreneurialism, Integrity and Teamwork define the essence of Savannah and underpin our corporate culture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Instrumentation & Control Technician

Location: Esit Eket, Akwa Ibom

Job Purpose / Objectives

• To support the monitoring and maintenance of instrumentation systems, equipment and devices, safely and efficiently in all field locations, to guarantee continuous oil/gas delivery to customers and safeguard asset integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of instrument field devices such as transmitters, Daniel Orifice Meters, Ultrasonic Meters, Flare meters, Coriolis meters, Turbine Meters, Differential Meters, control valves, fire and gas detectors, pneumatic and hydraulic control system, PLC, DCS, SCADA, Moisture Analyzer, Gas Chromatograph, etc. in all field locations.
• Assist Senior Instrument technicians during planned/unplanned maintenance work and ensure all maintenance activities are documented on Computerized Maintenance Management System (Pirana or SAP).
• Assist in the diagnoses of instrument equipment/devices malfunction.
• Decommission defective Instruments from the system, disassemble, clean instruments, and replace defective parts.
• To work with Controls Engineers/Senior Instrumentation & Controls Technician and third-party contractors on controls system health checks and upgrade by ensuring that work is done in line with approved scope of work and industry best practices with minimize plant downtime.
• Assist in establishing reliability engineering principles and best practices across field locations.
• Ensure that facility equipment integrity is maintained, and safeguarding systems are tested regularly.
• Ensure company policy on safe work practices is enforced in all locations for the safety of personnel and equipment.
• Assist in the handling of preventive/corrective maintenance work of instrumentation and controls systems.
• Assist in calibration of instruments according to standards and adjust phasing and align stages to ensure accuracy of recording and indicating function.
• Assist in carrying out loop checks and functionality test on instrument field devices.
• Record calibrations made, parts and components used and inventory of parts on hand.
• Check-up work with Senior Technicians and arrange tools/consumables for all planned/unplanned maintenance tasks.
• Take record and upgrade Instrumentation & Controls equipment database from time to time.
• Ensure proper housekeeping is done upon work completion.
• Participate in team’s daily toolbox and monthly HSE meetings.
• Maintain a clean work environment in line with established standards of hygiene and housekeeping.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned.

Job & Main Specifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)
Education / Experience:

• A minimum of City & Guilds Level 3 or OND in Instrumentation & Controls or Electrical / Electronic Engineering from an accredited higher institution, with at least one (1) year’s post-industrial attachment experience in an Oil/Gas Process and Wellhead Operations.

Skills & Attributes:

• Critical and analytical thinking.
• Possess some skills in the installation, repair, and maintenance of instrument devices and systems.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials common to the Instrumentation discipline.
• Good working knowledge of Fire & Gas System, PLC/DCS/SCADA system.
• Good time management and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft office packages
• Must be conversant with PTW and LOTO system.
• Knowledge of applicable mechanical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail with an attitude for problem-solving.
• Ability to operate different types of machinery and use various software programs.
• Proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job.
• Good understanding of documentation in the gas processing facility including: -
  • P & ID (Piping and Instrumentation diagrams, Process Flow Sheets)
  • General Assembly drawings
  • Instrument List, I/O list etc.
  • Cause and Effect Charts
  • Piping Isometric drawings
  • Loop drawings
  • Incident reporting
  • MSDS.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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