Mechanic (Core & RC Drilling) at Bretty Consultancy Services

Bretty Consultancy Services, an HR and Business consultancy firm, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanic (Core & RC Drilling)

Location: Niger State 
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Drilling Department
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / Drilling Supervis

Position Objectives

• Maintain Core and RC drilling equipment in safe, operational condition.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on rigs, compressors, boosters, hydraulic systems, and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot effectively to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor machine condition, hydraulic performance, and mechanical reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety: Ensure compliance with HSE procedures, maintain safe workshop practices, and uphold equipment safety standards.
• Production: Conduct preventive and breakdown maintenance, diagnose faults, service compressors and mud pumps, replace drill components, and support rig mobilization/demobilization.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with drilling crews, manage multiple breakdowns, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Environment: Comply with environmental procedures for oil handling and waste disposal.
• Quality: Maintain accurate records, ensure repairs meet OEM standards, and uphold maintenance quality.
• Costs: Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

Qualifications

• Diploma / ITI / Trade Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Maintenance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Core and RC drilling equipment maintenance.
• Strong background in mining exploration drilling, hydraulic systems, and diesel engines.
• Familiarity with rigs such as Schramm, Atlas Copco, Epiroc, Sandvik, UDR, PRD, and EDM.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills in hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Experience in Nigerian mining/exploration projects preferred.
• Strong communication skills for effective coordination.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: ogbonn.gift@africanindustries.com using "Mechanic (Core & RC Drilling)" as the subject of the email.