Mechanical Support Services Personnel - Soku at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Western Development Company Limited (WDCL) is an independent limited liability company, established in Nigeria for over 13 years ago. WDCL is the sole representative of various overseas companies in the fields of Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Support Services Personnel - Soku

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: 1st December, 2025
Job Category: Engineering
Gender: Male/Female

Requirements

• Academics: OND / HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Discipline.
• Age: < 45 years.
• Work Experience: Minimum of a year working as a Mechanical technician in an oil and gas producing field location.

Key Skill: 

• Disassemble/Assemble and Maintain Rotating and static equipment, Compressors, and turbines.
• Experience in Caterpillar Engines G342, G3412, G3512
• Experience in Emsco and Sulzer pumps; and fender gear systems.
• Experience in Air compressors : Electric and mobile diesel compressors
• Skill in Equipment troubleshooting and fault analysis
• Basic workshop machinery and welding machine use.
• Condensate and crude oil pumps
• Gas turbines: compressors and generators
• Experience in Valves maintenance.
• Experience in Pump Fluid-end inspections and driver/gear alignments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Soft Skills (Added advantage):

• Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs)
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-Motivated and performs under minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Good Communication skills & a team player
• Ability to work under pressure with resilience

Technical/Leadership Skills:
The Mechanical Support will be responsible for the following:

• Interpretation of machine and equipment maintenance manuals, technical drawings and diagnosis.
• Repair, installation, and maintenance of Pumps, static and rotating equipment.
• Use of diagnostic tools and mechanical hand tools for fault tracing, vibration detection and activity executions.
• Routine fabrication using welding tools and materials.
• Machining activities: lathe, grinding, drilling, dicing etc
• Job Risk Assessments / Permit to Work preparation
• Identifying critical spares and follow-up ordering and delivery.
• Flange breaks, positive isolation, vessel de-sanding activities
• Promotes site safety and continuous hazard identification, mitigation and close-out.
• Work closely with service Contractor(s) towards safe delivery of vendor-based maintenance jobs.
• Asset Care routine to ensure PM/CM close-out and Integrity of Asset maintained.
• Work preparations and material staging for work executions
• Routine machinery and equipment servicing
• Daily parameter logging, records and mechanical lubricants management.
• Other assignments for continuous improvements as exigent.

Work Cycle:

• The work location is field based in swamp terrain located in Soku, Rivers State.
• Work is Port Harcourt based and you may be required to attend courses in  IA PHC or other PHC locations as advised as well as other official assignments
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• There is a standard 3weeks on and 3weeks off schedule.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 18th November, 2025.