About this role
The role is for a Mechanical Technician at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) in Akwa Ibom. The job focuses on performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on rotating and static mechanical equipment across production facilities, with emphasis on asset integrity and HSE excellence. The candidate should have a solid mechanical engineering background, experience in overhaul and troubleshooting, and the ability to support reliability centred maintenance programs. The employer operates in the oil and gas sector with global diversification and provides maintenance, commissioning, and asset management services. The role involves working within HSE-compliant maintenance teams and using CMMS to manage work orders and document findings.
What you would do
- Execute preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on rotating equipment (pumps, turbines, compressors, blowers, diesel generators) and static equipment (heat exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, piping).
- Perform mechanical tasks such as dismantling, inspection, assembly, shaft alignment, vibration analysis, and bearing replacement.
- Overhaul, repair and test industrial valves and actuators.
- Conduct routine maintenance on utility systems like HVAC, compressed air, and water treatment pumps.
- Respond to breakdowns using RCA and diagnostic tools to identify faults and implement fixes.
- Collaborate with Reliability and Engineering teams to optimise performance and recommend design changes.
- Monitor equipment condition and analyse trends to predict failures for predictive maintenance.
- Adhere to HSE policies and participate in JSA, risk assessments and toolbox talks.
- Enforce PTW and LOTO procedures and ensure proper mechanical isolation before work.
- Utilise CMMS (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo) to receive work orders, track progress and document findings.
What they are asking for
- Higher National Diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a National Trade Certificate in Mechanical Fitting/Machining.
- Minimum of 5 years' hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refining or heavy industry.
- Proven expertise in overhaul, alignment and troubleshooting of centrifugal pumps, compressors and heat exchangers.
- Strong knowledge of API standards (e.g., API 610, API 617, API 686).
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs and OEM maintenance manuals.
- CMMS experience (SAP Plant Maintenance, IBM Maximo or similar) for work orders and inventory.
- Valid HSE levels 1, 2 and 3 certifications (BOSIET/HUET and offshore medicals are advantageous).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure and good communication.
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