Rotating Equipment Specialist

Work pattern : Rotational 28x28
Location : On site , Gabon

Assala Energy is a dynamic oil and gas exploration and production company committed to the sustainable development of its assets in Gabon. We value collaboration, promote diversity, and uphold safety and integrity in everything we do.

This is an incredible opportunity to join our dynamic team as a highly skilled and motivated Rotating Equipment Specialist in Gabon. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth, we want you to be part of our integrated "Fly team" where you will play a vital role in the safe and efficient operation of our rotating equipment installations across multiple sites.

Your main areas of responsibility will include:
 

• Supervise maintenance teams and act as a replacement for Mechanical Supervisors and Maintenance Superintendents when they are absent.
• Assist in the establishment of Rotating Equipment Maintenance and Reliability Strategies.
• Investigate and troubleshoot equipment issues, ensuring that maintenance is carried out according to vendor specifications.
• Maintain a long-term vision for equipment performance and reliability.
• Provide on-site mentoring to trainees and transfer skills to them.
• Share experiences, lessons learned, and best practices with maintenance/operation teams.
• Offer technical leadership in analyzing day-to-day operational issues and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and technical experts to improve reliability issues that affect plant operations.
• Prepare, organize, and execute major maintenance activities.
• Review procedures for critical rotating equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Work with engineering to integrate best practices for reliability and maintainability into new designs.
• Participate in projects for new or refurbished installations and HAZOP/HAZID studies as required.
• Ensure compliance with Assala Energy’s HSSE Management Standards in all production operations.
• Promote proactive HSSE behaviors and process safety management.
• Promote ESG awareness and lead initiatives to meet company objectives regarding environmental impact.
• Conduct exploratory studies to estimate budgets and provide technical solutions for threats related to rotary mechanics.
• Take on projects and responsibilities for managing change (MOC).
• Identify opportunities and synergies for optimizing operational costs.
   

Requirements

• Hold an Engineering diploma or equivalent.
• Have a postgraduate degree and specialized experience in the Oil & Gas industry or equivalent.