Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a professional consultancy specialising in Technical Assistance, Privatisation Development and engineering supervision projects, mostly in the water and electricity sectors in Nigeria.

The Company is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer water treatment plant.
Job description

The scope of the job starts with maintenance of equipment for raw water abstraction at the Intakes, through all stages of treatment, and ends with pumping the treated water into the various storage reservoirs.
Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly Progress Reports as directed by the Project Manager.
Receive and apply allocations of ‘Imprest’ funding for repairs and maintenance of plant and equipment and ensure that all expenditures are reconciled and retired as directed by the Project Manager.
Repair and maintain water production plant and equipment at intakes, treatment works, pump houses and other installations, carrying-out routine and emergency repairs and maintenance of equipment including, pumps, valves, compressors, motors, compressors, generators, etc.
Co-ordinates maintenance activities with other Project Engineers to ensure that all plant and equipment for water production is available and in-service for continuous treated water production.
Research, prepare and control costs and Engineers’ Estimates in connection with maintenance activities. Provision of inspection services to ensure quality standards for repairs and other services undertaken by Third parties meet the required specifications.
Provision of on-site supervision, advice and assistance in planning and executing all repairs of water production plant and equipment including the replacement of such equipment and in the inspection and commissioning of refurbished equipment.
Design and implement programmes of on-site training and instruction for Plant personnel in matters related to maintenance engineering
Prepare and disseminate as necessary technical reports, maintenance records, job sheets and time sheets, equipment specifications and information, maintenance schedules, plans and activities.
Provide reports and assessments of staff and in conjunction with the project Manager participate in rectifying matters related to discipline, absenteeism, organisation, etc.
In conjunction with the other engineers in the project, conduct equipment inspections and surveys to determine the operational condition of plant and equipment together with the preparation of written reports as necessary and follow-through of recommendations for remedial actions, repairs, replacements, etc.
Maintenance of quality standards and Health & Safety rules

Qualifications et experience

Degree-qualified/Licensed/Indentured Engineer with 10-15 years practical experience of mechanical engineering in a continuous process production environment, preferably in water industry installations
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (certificates) in water-related subjects, such as, chemical dosing, OEM courses, H&S Certification, Safety at Work, First Aid, hydraulics, water treatment, etc.
Must possess lead skills in mechanical engineering and have strong secondary skills in electrical engineering and used to working with compressors/blowers, agitators, diesel generators, pumps (including submersible pumps), actuators, electrical control panels and systems (familiarity with PLC systems is very desirable), valves and pipe-work, etc.
Craft skills (e.g. metal working), welding, workshop organisation and practices are equally desirable
Fully conversant with Health & Safety at Work issues and working with hazardous equipment and materials;
Managerial, supervision and project competences – time management, negotiation, man-management, organisation and planning, training/instruction skills, and problem solving; ability to work alone without supervision;
Experience in Africa will be appreciated
Fluent in English

What is on offer

Attractive Expatriate Package

If your experience, personal characteristics and qualifications meet the position specifications and your personal objectives are to seek such a challenge, then we would like to hear from you with details of your current earnings, up to date CV and explanation as to why your achievements to date fit you for consideration.

Apply

Tweet