Mechanical Technician (OTJ Trainer)

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

Required to perform diagnostics as well as overhauls to major equipment such as gas / diesel reciprocating engines, air / gas compressors, horizontal / vertical pumps and various types of valves within an oil and gas environment.

This position is a mentoring role and we require candidates with very good communications skills to transmit their knowledge and skills to National EG personnel while working on the job.

Location: Equatorial Guinea

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

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee troubleshooting, repairs, rebuilds and overhauls of gas and diesel engines, air and gas compressors, and reciprocating and centrifugal pumps
2. Oversee mechanical repairs in accordance with Company policies, regulations and specified schedules.
3. Provide classroom training as well as onsite training.
4. Oversee planned and unplanned maintenance is executed in a cost-effective manner while maintaining and improving equipment reliability and availability.
5. Oversee control and use of spare parts, consumables and other materials necessary for onshore operations.
6. Oversee adequate information is provided on work orders and close out of documentations is completed.
7. Participates in HES activities including tool box meetings and must be quality conscious and aware of safety procedures on offshore platforms.
8. Ensures company and contract environmental standards are achieved.
9. Oversee planned maintenance on mechanical equipment in a timely manner.
10. Complies with all Safety Rules and Regulations by following in-place procedures and SPMs.
11. Supports all Company processes by personal involvement in activities to enhance performance in Health, Environment, Safety and Corporate Social Responsibility.
12. Serves as an active member in one or more of the Emergency Response Teams, e.g., Fire Brigade, etc.

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

Job Specific Skills:

• Several years previous experience working in a similar “On the Job" Trainer position in the oil & gas industry
• Experience of troubleshooting, repairs, rebuilds and overhauls of gas and diesel engines, air and gas compressors, and reciprocating and centrifugal pumps
• Competent in carrying out mechanical repairs in accordance with Company policies, regulations and specified schedules.
• Experience of providing training in a formal or classroom environment

PC Application Skills:

• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft office suite
• Familiar with SAP for maintenance notifications and work order management.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent in communicating in English language.
• Good inter-personal and communication skills.
• Spanish language skills advantageous