Mechanical Supervisor

Location

London | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor

Type of role: Rotational, 28/28

Location: Gabon , Site (TBC)

Assala Energy is a young and dynamic Oil and Gas Exploration and Production company with an exciting operated asset base in Gabon, firm core values and a keen sense of responsibility to our employees and stakeholders.

We are now looking to enlarge our Gabon-based team with an experienced Mechanical Engineer for the role of Mechanical Supervisor. This is a site-based role offered on a 28/28 rotational basis.

Reporting to the Site Maintenance Superintendent, you will be responsible for the supervision, technical guidance and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance of site equipment. You will lead the day-to day maintenance activities and provide assurance on quality of work, timely delivery within budget, in support of achieving production objectives.

You will perform Mechanical Engineering & Supervision duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment. This position covers specialized mechanical works on gas motors, gas compressors, generators and injection/export pumps and it will be expected that you posses sound knowledge and practical experience on troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.

As the Mechanical Supervisor, you will be working as an integral part of the Maintenance Team and have regular interactions with the Projects team at various stages of the projects lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment;

Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment;

Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities, when required, including, but not limited to: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of machines;

Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service;

Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments;

Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities;

Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision;

Comply with Assala HSE standards and maintain clean and orderly work areas;

Track and maintain electronic records on all maintenance and repairs to machines and facility;

Direct and delegate workload to maintenance personnel;

Ensure all processes, procedures and documentation are compliant with applicable standards and regulations;

Interface / coordinate with other disciplines such as Production, E&I and Projects, as required.

Requirements

• Progressive experience as a Mechanical Engineer in an operational, field-based capacity;
• Specific competences in gas motors, gas compressors and gas turbines maintenance in the extractive industry, manufacturing or related (Caterpillar Motor / Ariel reciprocating compressors / generators).
• Additionally, you have had the opportunity to work in an international environment, ideally in West Africa and have a proven track record as a Maintenance Mechanical Lead on operational sites.
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in both French and English are essential
• Leadership skills and the ability to inspire others by example

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