Reciprocating Equipment Specialist Engineer M/F

Job Description

Job title/position

Reciprocating Equipment Specialist Engineer M/F

Type of Contract

Temporary work contract

Nature of contract

Full time

Contract length

TBC

Your mission

SPIE Services Nigeria Limited is currently looking for a Reciprocating Equipment Specialist Engineer to join its work force in Nigeria.

He /She will oversee all activities relating to reciprocating machines (gas compressors, diesel/gas engines, generators etc.) for JV Assets. The role requires both technical leaderships including supervisor work at site and administrative management, ensuring alignment with company referential and industry standards.

ACTIVITIES:

The incumbent is required to perform the following duties:

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

Your profile

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

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.

Technical Expertise:

• 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

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

Candidate criteria

Desired level of study

E-Bachelor or equivalent

Minimum experience

10 years or more

Working language(s)

English (C-Professional working proficiency)

General informations

Entity

Reference

2025-40200