Lead Mechanical Engineer Job at Minim and Tonye Nigeria Limited

Minim and Tonye Nigeria Limited have a wealth of in-depth knowledge, expertise, and experience in Engineering Procurement Construction and Commissioning in Africa. Our team delivers a reliable and compliant service to every of our business process, which is internally audited to ensure company conformity to international standards in line with our core business values.


M&T was registered and started operation on the 1st April 2005 as an Infrastructural Development Company with bias for Engineering design, construction, procurement, fabrication and maintenance engineering. M&T is wholly owned by Nigerians. M&T has collaboration with international partners, with wealth of experience in the oil and gas sector. M&T specializes in Construction, Industrial fabrication and coating, Operations & maintenance, and mechanical engineering works

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

  • Design/ implementation of an effective maintenance program for mechanical equipment/machines at the Ovade Ogharefe Gas plant integrated gas gathering/recompression facility.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

  • Prepare maintenance philosophies, specifications and work scopes for the following equipment:
  • 5LP compressors Waukesha 7044 engines driving Superior WH 64 compressors.
  • 6 IP compressors Waukesha 7044 engines driving Superior WH62 compressors.
  • 2 HP compressors CAT 3616 engines driving Superior WG74 compressors and 2 Sales gas compressors with same engine and compressor configuration as HP units.
  • Refridge compressor with CAT 3516 engine and Frick SGC 2817 Screw compressor. Plus associated equipment, Mole Seive unit, fin fan coolers and gas fired heaters.
  • Overhaul the above stated equipment type and model of engines and compressors as required
  • Generate critical spares and fluids required for smooth operation.
  • Diagnose mechanical faults via Cat ET and ESM
  • Document performance history for each equipment
  • Train, Coach and Mentor Pan Ocean’s staff.
  • Develop procedures for mechanical equipment testing, installation, commissioning and startup.
  • Witness and Monitor installation activities to ensure compliance with job specifications, functional performance, safety goals, and terms of contract
  • Analyze equipment failure modes, and root causes of failures. Must have a working knowledge of the tools and processes which support these activities. Lead identification, documentation, and resolution of warranty claims related to static equipment.
  • Supervise all fitting and welding activities using industry best practice.
  • Study and interpret P& ID’s, PFD’s and Isometric drawings for team use.
  • Generate periodic reports for management and external stakeholders.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degee (B.Eng) in Mechanical Engineering with 5-10 years experience
  • Relevant technical qualifications and certifications in CAT & Waukesia engine maintenance
  • Extensive experience in upstream operations with significant experience in a supervisory capacity.
  • Understanding of and experience in gas production engineering.
  • Work experience in multidisciplinary teams & multicultural environment is a must. Previous work experience in Nigeria is a plus.
  • Very good understanding of oil and gas procedures and practices.
  • Experience in gas processing to include separation, dewatering and fiscal metering. Ability to work with operations personnel to resolve problems.
  • Excellent relationships skills.
  • Fluency in English (written/spoken).
  • Good PC capabilities.
  • COREN Registered Engineer

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume to: recruitment@minimandtonye.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.