Mechanical Engineer, Rotating - Office Design at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO)

Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO), the company was established 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 Engineer, Rotating - Office Design

Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Review and prepare datasheets, GA drawings, and vendor documents for rotary equipment.
• Technical evaluation of pumps, compressors, blowers, agitators, and vacuum systems.
• Ensure proper material selection for chlorine, caustic, brine, and hydrogen services.
• Supervise installation, alignment, grouting, and commissioning activities.
• Review vibration analysis, performance curves, and test certificates.
• Participate in FAT and witness shop testing.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend reliability improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for failures and repeated breakdowns.
• Coordinate with Process, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards for hydrogen and chlorine handling areas.
• Review spares philosophy and preventive maintenance plans.
• Support shutdown planning and plant start-up activities.

Requirements
Qualification:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory).

Experience:

• 8–10 years of experience in Chemical / Petrochemical / Refinery plant.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in rotary equipment handling.
• Experience in commissioning and shutdown maintenance preferred.
• EPC project exposure is an added advantage.
• Experience in fabrication, erection, commissioning, and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment.

Functional Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Centrifugal & Reciprocating Pumps.
• Experience in Chlorine Compressors and Hydrogen Compressors.
• Knowledge of Vacuum pumps and brine circulation systems.
• Understanding of Mechanical seals (single, double, dry gas seals).
• Familiarity with API 610, API 617, API 618 standards.
• Experience in vibration analysis and condition monitoring.
• Knowledge of corrosion-resistant materials (Monel, Hastelloy, Titanium, FRP lined pumps).

Application Closing Date
21st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Careers@energy-mgt.com using "MechanicalEngineer - Rotating - Office Design" as the subject of the email.