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Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Posted: Oct 26, 2026
Deadline: Not specified
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WTS Energy is the leading Consultant/Manpower Supply company to the international Oil, Gas and Energy industry. We supply Consultants to the Projects and Operations of our Clients. We also perform Outsourcing Services like Project Recruitment Campaigns and Workforce Management in Oil and Gas regions around the world. We operate globally with offices in 16 c...
Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Job Type Full Time , Onsite
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 8 years
- Location Edo
- City Benin
- Job Field Engineering / Technical
Job Summary
- The Senior Mechanical Engineer provides technical leadership and engineering assurance for the integrity, reliability, maintenance and lifecycle performance of mechanical equipment supporting upstream production operations.
- The role helps ensure that facilities and equipment remain safe,
- compliant, available and fit for their intended service.
- The position covers rotating and static equipment, pressure systems, process and utility piping, valves, tanks, packages and associated mechanical systems.
- It supports maintenance strategy, inspection planning, equipment troubleshooting, failure elimination, technical reviews, shutdowns, brownfield modifications, project delivery and commissioning.
- Working closely with the Production Manager, Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Process, Electrical and
- Instrumentation, HSSE, Supply Chain, OEMs and specialist contractors, the Senior Mechanical Engineer translates production priorities into risk-based engineering actions.
- The role promotes disciplined work execution, robust technical records, management of change and continuous improvement in equipment performance and cost effectiveness
Responsibilities
- Provide senior mechanical engineering support for production equipment, mechanical integrity, maintenance execution and reliability improvement.
- Support shutdowns, equipment overhauls, brownfield modifications, commissioning and contractor/OEM management. Interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, equipment datasheets, material specifications, inspection reports and maintenance histories.
- Apply RCA, FMEA/RCM, criticality assessment, condition monitoring, risk-based maintenance and asset integrity programmes.
- Use CMMS/ERP tools such as SAP PM, Oracle or equivalent to support maintenance and reliability work.
Requirements
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline with Minimum of 8 years of relevant mechanical engineering, maintenance or reliability experience in upstream oil and gas or comparable process facilities. COREN registration or eligibility for registration; NSE membership
- Demonstrable senior-level responsibility for production equipment, mechanical integrity, maintenance execution or reliability improvement
- Experience supporting shutdowns, equipment overhauls, brownfield modifications, commissioning and contractor/OEM management, Strong working knowledge of rotating and static equipment, pressure systems, piping, valves, mechanical packages and utility systems
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, equipment datasheets, material specifications, inspection reports and maintenance histories
- Experience with RCA, FMEA/RCM, criticality assessment, condition monitoring, risk-based maintenance and asset integrity programmes, Working knowledge of CMMS/ERP tools such as SAP PM, Oracle or equivalent
- Based in Nigeria.
Preferred:
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Relevant postgraduate study or specialist training in reliability, asset integrity, inspection, project management or maintenance engineering.
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