Saipem Contracting Nigerian Limited (SCNL) is a subsidiary of SAIPEM Spa, a global leader in Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Construction. Due to the expansion of our operations in Nigeria, we are seeking for highly qualified professionals, pro-active, well organized and motivated persons to fill various positions.
Job Title: Automobile Technician / Mechanic
Ref Code: ATTMC
Location: Port Harcourt Base/Sites
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
- Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.
- Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
- Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
- Repairs and overhauls automobiles, buses, trucks, and. other automotive vehicles: Examines vehicle and discusses with Workshop coordinator nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
- Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
- Raises vehicle, using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
- Removes unit, such as engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches and hoist.
- Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges.
- Repairs or replaces parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings, using mechanic’s hand tools.
- Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
- Rebuilds parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks, using lathes, shapers, drill presses, and welding equipment.
- Re-allign and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator.
Skills, Competence and Experience
- Lifting, Energy Level, Dependability, Persistence, Time
- Management, Attendance, Independence, Safety
- Management, Problem Solving, Dealing with Complexity and
- Analyzing Information.
Qualification
- Minimum 10 years experience as Mechanic Foreman.
- Knowledge of light duty vehicle, functionality and problem solving action plan in line with manufacturer recommendations.
- A Diploma in Mechanical Technology/Engineering or a C&G certificate.
Application Closing Date
6th March, 2013
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Applications using the reference code as the subject of the email to:
Maintenance.recruitment@saipem.com