Mechanical HVAC Engineer at Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company (SEEPCO) - 2 Openings

Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO), the company wasestablished in 2003 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, is one of the fastest-growing oil exploration and production companies in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical HVAC Engineer

Locations: Akwa Ibom, & Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We're seeking a candidate with solid experience in power generation or large industrial HVAC systems, including design, installation, and maintenance across mission-critical environments.

Project Execution & Supervision
Lead installation of:

• Air-cooled & water-cooled chiller systems with AHUs
• DX systems (AHU, VRF, split, cassette, ductable, package units etc)
• HVAC ducting networks and refrigerant & piping systems.

Supervise testing procedures:

• Refrigerant leak testing
• Pressure testing (hydronic & refrigerant systems)
• Air and water balancing.

Manage material logistics:

• Coordinate timely delivery of HVAC equipment/materials
• Maintain proper storage and handling procedures.

Maintenance Operations (O&M Phase)
Preventive Maintenance:

• Implement scheduled maintenance plans for:
• Chillers (condenser/evaporator cleaning)
• AHUs (filter changes, belt adjustments)
• Cooling towers (water treatment)
• Maintain lubrication schedules for rotating equipment.

Corrective Maintenance:

• Troubleshoot system failures:
• Refrigerant leaks
• Compressor faults
• Control system malfunctions
• Emergency breakdown response.

Performance Optimization:

• Energy efficiency monitoring
• VFD tuning for pumps/fans
• Refrigerant charge optimization.

Team & Resource Management
Organize work crews:

• Assign supervisors, fitters, and assistants
• Verify all personnel have proper safety certifications.
• Tool and equipment management:
• Ensure availability of all required tools (power/hand tools, lifts, scaffolding)
• Maintain calibration records for testing equipment.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and safety briefings.

Quality Control & Documentation
Implement quality assurance processes:

• Conduct inspections per ITP (Inspection & Test Plan)
• Prepare RFI’s with supporting documentation (IFC drawings, method statements).

Maintain records:

• Daily progress reports
• Non-conformance reports
• Test certificates.

Coordinate with QC team for:

• Material inspections
• Weld inspections
• Final system testing.

Planning & Coordination
Develop 3-week and 1-month look-ahead plans for:

• Manpower requirements
• Material procurement
• Equipment mobilization.

Attend coordination meetings with:

• Civil/structural teams for builder’s work
• Electrical teams for power/control wiring
• Client/consultant representatives.

Resolve technical clashes using MEP coordination drawings.

Working knowledge of:

• SMACNA duct construction standards
• ASHRAE refrigerant piping practices
• NFPA safety codes.

Experience with:

• Chiller plant commissioning,
• BMS interface testing
• TAB (Test, Adjust, Balance) procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Required Skills & Attributes:
Project Management:

• Cost control and budget monitoring
• Schedule adherence
• Risk assessment/mitigation.

Communication:

• Daily reporting to management
• Client/vendor correspondence
• Technical instruction to work crews.

Behavioral:

• Proactive problem-solving
• Decision-making under pressure
• Leadership in safety culture.

Technical Competencies
Proficient in interpreting:

• HVAC shop drawings
• P&ID diagrams
• Electrical control schematics.

Application Closing Date
10th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hrbestierecruitment@gmail.com using the Job title as the subject of the email.