Job Title: Maintenance Specialist (M,E&I)
Organisation: McDermott
Duty Station: Buliisa, Uganda
About Organisation:
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. From concept to commissioning, our expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world.
Job Summary: The Maintenance Specialist (MEI) will be is responsible for executing mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation (MEI) maintenance activities during the commissioning and start-up phase on the Tilenga Project in Uganda.
This position reports to the Preservation / Maintenance Lead. The Maintenance Specialist provides first-line leadership to team and ensures the safe, efficient, and timely execution of maintenance tasks in accordance with the Commissioning Execution Plan and Vender supplied maintenance manuals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works collaboratively with the project team and client representatives to ensure system readiness and operational excellence.
- Supervise and execute maintenance, commissioning and start-up activities for MEI systems, including:
- Alignment of rotating equipment
- Electrical loop checks concerning routine maintenance
- Instrumentation calibration considered routine maintenance
- Perform troubleshooting and corrective maintenance on rotating/static equipment, electrical panels, and instrumented systems.
- Support the development of preventive maintenance programs and preservation plans.
- Participate in walkdowns, punch listing, cleaning, and reinstatement of MEI systems.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately documented in the Systems Completion Database (ICAPS).
- Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with Material Management for timely purchasing/delivery.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and commissioning teams to align maintenance schedules with project milestones.
- Provide technical input for the selection of commissioning & start-up spares, lubricants, and consumables.
- Mentor and guide junior technicians and national staff in maintenance procedures and safety practices.
- Ensure preparation and opening PTWs and conducting job safety analysis where required.
- Provide detailed reporting on scope progress, concerns, and resource requirements as well as tasks daily planning.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Possess a technical diploma or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in maintenance role within EPC projects in the Oil & Gas industry either as Contractor or Operator.
- Proven experience with Rotating Machinery equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines).
- Proven experience with Electrical systems (VFDs, MCCs, HV/MV/LV).
- Proven experience with Instrumentation systems (control valves, transmitters, DCS/PLC, ESD, F&G, analysers, HIPS).
- Familiarity with ICAPS is a plus.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of maintenance activities and familiarity with commissioning activities.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Primavera and AutoCAD knowledge is an advantage.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Fluent in English; other language skills are a plus
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below
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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96