Heavy Earth Moving Machines (HEMM) Mechanical Engineers at Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company (SEEPCO)

Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company (SEEPCO) - We are an Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited and we are continuously striving to innovate, grow and impact communities around us.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Heavy Earth Moving Machines (HEMM) Mechanical Engineer

Locations: Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Imo, and Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 50 Openings

Job Summary

• HEMM Mechanics ensures the operational efficiency and safety of heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks, loaders, graders, and cranes.
• These professionals typically work in construction sites, mining operations, quarries, infrastructure projects, and equipment workshops.

Typical Equipment Worked On:

• Excavators
• Bulldozers
• Wheel loaders
• Motor graders
• Backhoe loaders
• Dump trucks
• Compactors and rollers
• Cranes.

Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Inspection:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance (oil changes, filter replacements, lubrication).
• Inspect engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, brakes, and electrical systems.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with site regulations.

Diagnosis & Troubleshooting:

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
• Use diagnostic tools and software for fault detection.
• Interpret technical manuals and schematics.

Repair & Overhaul:

• Repair or replace defective components (engines, gearboxes, hydraulic pumps).
• Perform engine overhauls and major rebuilds.
• Weld, fabricate, and modify machine parts when necessary.

Documentation:

• Maintain service logs and maintenance records.
• Prepare breakdown reports.
• Recommend spare parts and repair schedules.

Safety Compliance:

• Follow workplace safety standards.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure machinery meets operational safety requirements.

Requirements

• Qualification: OND, SSCE, NECO, Trade Tests 1, 2, 3.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years.

Application Closing Date
30th March, 2026.