Reciprocating Equipment Specialist Engineer at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited (formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) was established in 1996 as a partnership between Moody International Group and Nigerian investors. Since commencing operations in March 1997 the company continues to grow and exerts its presence in numerous Projects in the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Reciprocating Equipment Specialist Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Type: Contract
Category: Others

Description

• The Reciprocating Equipment Specialist Engineer will oversee all activities relating to reciprocating machines (gas compressors, diesel/gas engines, generators, etc) for JV Assets.
• The role requires both technical leadership, including supervising work at the site, and administrative management, ensuring alignment with the company referential and industry standards.

The incumbent will interact with:

• Maintenance and Operations teams (onshore & offshore)
• Support Services (Contracts & Procurement, Logistics, ECP, PAR, Finance, etc.)
• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and technical service providers
• External contractors, vendors, and JV partners.

Technical Responsibilities

• Lead preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance of reciprocating machines across onshore and offshore facilities.
• Perform complete engine teardowns and rebuilds on diesel and gas generators
• Diagnose and resolve complex failures, ensuring timely mobilization of OEM field service engineers when required.
• Perform minor, major overhaul, repair and commissioning activities of the combustion engine at the site without OEM FSR
• Review and approve technical specifications, repair procedures, and modifications.
• Lead and supervise the service team working on engines, either for preventive or corrective operation, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Perform QAQC follow up of equipment refurbished at specialized workshop
• Ensure compliance with international standards and company rules in design, overhaul, and certification of reciprocating equipment.
• Validate spare parts lists, critical stock levels, and obsolescence management.
• Analyze equipment reliability, availability, and performance data, recommending improvements for cost and efficiency optimization.
• Support audits, inspections, and HSE compliance on equipment-related activities.
• Generate root cause analysis, technical service reports on work executed
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Develop, review, and manage Scopes of Work for contractors, including technical evaluation of bids.
• Oversee specialized service providers.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal management and external partner review.
• Ensure strict compliance with procurement ethics, documentation, and reporting standards.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers, supervisors, and contractors to build technical capacity.
• Ensure proper use of CMMS (UNISUP or equivalent) for planning, execution, and close-out of maintenance activities.

Accountabilities:

• Deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective reciprocating equipment operations and maintenance.
• Ensure availability and reliability targets of reciprocating machines are achieved.
• Provide technically and economically sound recommendations to management and partners.
• Ensure contractors respect Company referential standards
• Control and manage communication, in particular in case of high risk and emergency situations
• Actively participate, when required, to the Board of Inquiry and Emergency Management Team
• Must adhere to strict confidentiality protocols.

Job Requirements
Qualifications / Experience Required:

• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Proven 10 years of professional experience doing major overhaul on reciprocating equipment on industrial engine from Caterpillar, Wartsila, Perkins, Cummins etc.
• In-depth knowledge of reciprocating machines (gas generators, diesel generators, gas compressors, etc)
• Strong understanding of reciprocating machines design philosophy, maintenance, and certifications
• Strong understanding of oil and petrochemical industries standards relating to reciprocating machines
• High-level proficiency in Diesel engine troubleshooting using OEM diagnostic software and tool for calibration, fault finding and engine adjustment.
• Proven ability to rebuild industrial diesel or gas engine independently
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality results under pressure
• Strong organizational and team management capabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Valid BOSIET OPITO approved
• Valid Medical certificate that state fitness to work in offshore and onshore oil and gas installation.

Application Closing Date
18th December, 2025.