Grupo Epalmo Is Recruiting A Valves Specialist, To Be Based In Luanda, Angola.

Valves Specialist

Grupo Epalmo is recruiting a Valves Specialist, to be based in Luanda, Angola.

Duties

HSE:
A proposition of any modification to improve HSE parameters
Contribution to the reporting of anomalies and incidents and participation as well to diagnosis and corrective actions

Management:

Control of the maintenance plan of installed equipment for static mechanical trade (production filters; covering valves as well)
Contribution to the daily reporting of the mechanical activities (including Performance Indicators)
Development of the technical follow up of his junior team and trainees
Provide relevant REX to the Static Mechanical trade (head office)
Contribution to the integration of future development

Supervision and training:

Preparation of a training program for the trainees engineers in the frame of the identified needs and in accordance with recognized methods and strategies
Evaluation of trainees performances in Static Mechanics

Static Mechanical Activities:

Apply of the maintenance plan as defined by the Maintenance Leader
Analysis, troubleshoot and reporting after main failures or days-functioning of on equipment. Organisation and management of relevant actions plan
Follow up of site activities relative to Vendors, Suppliers or Specialists venues, especially in term of preparation and management of the works
Validation for mechanical activities of the works carried out by subcontractors before FPSO expediting
Documentation follow up in the SERVICE trade
Supervision of the management of spare parts for mechanical equipment according to a predefined strategy
Preparation of the schedule of main overhaul/upgrade. (in coordination with the planner)

Contractor Supervision:

Evaluation of the competency and the performances of the contractors in Mechanical activities
Audit of contractors as necessary based on the KPIs
Verification of the strict follow up of the maintenance strategy approved

Optimization and development:

Proposition of improvement in mechanical maintenance strategy based on Site requests and needs
Contribution in the SERVICE technical area to the integration of the future developments
Participation in audits

Mandatory Training:

Engineering Bac+5 level in Mechanical with specialization of each type of valves used in the petrochemical industry, including (but not limited to) gate valves, ball valves, plug valves, mechanically/pneumatically actuated valves, check valves and choke valvesExperience in oil & gas maintenance industry (over 10 years)
Experience in industrial maintenance (over 5 years), QA/QC and maintenance methods (GMAO)
Experience with plant shutdown/turnaround activities, including planning, resource requirements, and material reservations would be desirable
Demonstrated knowledge of valve design, hydro-testing and industry codes and standards including API/ANSI
Good knowledge of the mechanical and material Corrosion. Understanding of Vendor/Equipment supplied data sheets
Languages: French and English correct. Notion of Portuguese
Very Good knowledge in reading and understanding Piping, Valves & Instrument Drawings
Very Good knowledge of CR group and GS (PVV, INS & EXP)

Notes
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted