Mechanical Technician

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Wood is recruiting for a Mechanical Technician to join our team in Equatorial Guinea.

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient and high-quality execution of mechanical maintenance activities across an onshore Gas Plant and associated offshore support activities as required

Location: Equatorial Guinea, based onshore with offshore visits as required

Rotation Work Pattern: Rotational position - 4 weeks on 4 weeks off, 7-day week 12-hour day

Key Responsibilities:

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient and high-quality execution of mechanical maintenance activities across the an onshore Gas Plant and associated offshore support activities as required. Reporting directly to the Mechanical Lead, the position performs preventive, corrective, predictive, breakdown, campaign and shutdown maintenance work in accordance with approved work packs, maintenance procedures, company standards and regulatory requirements.

The role forms part of the Mechanical Maintenance Team and supports the reliable operation of mechanical equipment including rotating equipment, static equipment, piping systems, pressure systems, package equipment, utility systems, workshop equipment and mechanical components of safety-critical equipment. The Mechanical Technician is expected to execute assigned work safely, provide accurate technical feedback, support equipment troubleshooting, and contribute to high-quality SAP PM work order close-out.

The Mechanical Technician maintains a strong field execution focus and is expected to demonstrate safe work behaviours, procedural discipline, high standards of workmanship, effective communication and personal accountability. The role supports the Mechanical Lead in delivering daily maintenance priorities while ensuring tools, materials, permits, isolations and job requirements are understood before work starts.

A key requirement of the role is to work collaboratively with the Mechanical Lead, Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, Operations, Planning & Coordination, Technical & Reliability, Asset Integrity, HSE, Supply Chain, Warehouse and contractor personnel to support safe, reliable and efficient facility operation and maintenance.

Key areas include;

• Mechanical Maintenance Execution
• Safe Work Practices & Procedural Compliance
• Work Management & SAP PM Support
• Mechanical Equipment Inspection, Troubleshooting & Repair
• SECE Barrier & Safety Critical Maintenance Support
• Contractor & Team Support
• Reliability & Continuous Improvement
• Workforce Development & Knowledge Sharing
• Key Interfaces and Relationships

What makes you remarkable?

Essential requirements for this role:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed a recognized mechanical apprenticeship

• Hold a recognized mechanical qualification, Degree, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent

  Safety, permit-to-work, isolation, confined space, flange management, bolting, alignment, lifting awareness or equipment-specific training desirable

Job Specific Skills:

• Several years relevant mechanical maintenance experience within oil and gas, LNG, petrochemical, power generation or heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience executing mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting and equipment inspection activities on rotating equipment, static equipment, piping systems, pressure systems or package equipment.
• Experience supporting shutdown, campaign, corrective and preventive maintenance activities in an operating facility.
• Practical experience working under permit-to-work, isolation and risk assessment systems. Permit compliance, isolation discipline, hazard identification, SECE awareness, procedural adherence, stop-work responsibility and personal safety accountability.
• Experience of working with Caterpillar gas engines is advantageous.

PC Application Skills:

• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft office suite.
• Experience using SAP PM or equivalent CMMS.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent in communicating in English language.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a mechanical maintenance team, collaboration, communication, willingness to support others, respect for supervision, positive contribution to work teams and effective coordination with Operations and support functions.
• Productivity, efficient use of materials and tools, schedule awareness, work quality, maintenance feedback and cost-conscious execution