Senior CBM Technician

Job Description

Contract Type: Fixed-term
Industry: Mechanical, HVAC, and Electrical Services

A reputable organization in the oil and gas sector is seeking to recruit a Senior CBM Technician to support its offshore operations in Nigeria. This role involves condition-based monitoring, diagnostics, and hands-on maintenance of rotating equipment to ensure reliability and optimal performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform vibration analysis including data collection, interpretation, first-level diagnostics, and reporting using tools such as CSI, SKF, and Bently Nevada.
• Conduct infrared thermography surveys on electrical and mechanical systems to identify hotspots, insulation issues, and abnormalities.
• Oversee lubrication and oil analysis procedures, including sampling, contamination detection, and use of oil analysis software.
• Operate and monitor condition monitoring systems (PI System/OSIsoft or similar) for real-time data on temperature, pressure, and vibration.
• Carry out hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and refurbishment of pumps, compressors, motors, and turbines, including bearing and seal replacement.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and P&IDs to support maintenance and repair activities.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 5 years’ offshore oil and gas experience in mechanical maintenance and condition monitoring.
• Higher National Diploma (HND) or higher qualification in Mechanical/Production Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of vibration monitoring, oil analysis, infrared thermography, and rotating equipment maintenance.
• Proven ability to collect and analyze vibration data, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Familiarity with spectrographic oil analysis and monitoring of pumps and turbines using online process data (PI).