RECIPROCATING EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST ENGINEER AT SPIE OIL & GAS SERVICES

About Company:

Representing upstream in exploration, offshore and onshore production, as well as downstream in refining and petrochemicals, SPIE Oil & Gas Services is dedicated to addressing the emerging human, technological and environmental challenges involved in maintaining and operating new oil and gas fields.

Job Description:

Technical Responsibilities

• Lead preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance of reciprocating machines across onshore and offshore facilities.
• Perform complete engine teardown and rebuilds on diesel and gas generators
• Diagnose and resolve complex failures, ensuring timely mobilization of OEM field service engineers when required.
• Perform minor, major overhaul, repair and commissioning activities of combustion engine at site without OEM FSR
• Review and approve technical specifications, repair procedures, and modifications.
• Lead and supervise service team working on engines either for preventive or corrective operation, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Perform QAQC follow up of equipment refurbished at specialized workshop
  Ensure compliance with international standards and company rules in design, overhaul, and certification of reciprocating equipment.
• Validate spare parts lists, critical stock levels, and obsolescence management.
• Analyze equipment reliability, availability, and performance data, recommending improvements for cost and efficiency optimization.
• Support audits, inspections, and HSE compliance on equipment-related activities.
• Generate root cause analysis, technical service reports on work executed

Administrative Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and manage Scopes of Work for contractors, including technical evaluation of bids.
• Oversee specialized service providers. 
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal management and external partner review.
• Ensure strict compliance with procurement ethics, documentation, and reporting standards.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers, supervisors, and contractors to build technical capacity.
• Ensure proper use of CMMS (UNISUP or equivalent) for planning, execution, and close-out of maintenance activities.
• Support other duties as assigned by Company

Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of reciprocating machines (gas generators, diesel generators, gas compressors, etc.)
• Strong understanding of reciprocating machines design philosophy, maintenance, and certifications
• Strong understanding of oil and petrochemical industries standards relating to reciprocating machines
• High-level proficiency in Diesel engine troubleshooting using OEM diagnostic software and tool for calibration, fault finding and engine adjustment.
• Proven ability to rebuild industrial diesel or gas engine independently

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

Experience:

• Proven 10 years of professional experience doing major overhaul on reciprocating equipment on industrial engine from Caterpillar, Wartsila, Perkins, Cummins etc.

Skills:

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality results under pressure
• Strong organizational and team management capabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Certificate:

• Valid BOSIET OPITO approved
• Valid Medical certificate that state fitness to work in offshore and onshore oil and gas installation

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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