Maintenance Specialist – Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation

About the role

The Maintenance Specialist (MEI) will lead mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities during the commissioning and start‑up phase of the Tilenga Project in Uganda. Reporting to the Preservation / Maintenance Lead, you will ensure safe, efficient and timely execution of all maintenance tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and perform maintenance, commissioning and start‑up of MEI systems, including rotating equipment alignment, electrical loop checks and instrumentation calibration.
• Troubleshoot and carry out corrective maintenance on rotating/static equipment, electrical panels and instrumented systems.
• Develop and support preventive maintenance programs and preservation plans.
• Document all activities in the Systems Completion Database (ICAPS) and manage spare‑parts inventory.
• Coordinate with material management, engineering, operations and commissioning teams to align schedules with project milestones.
• Mentor junior technicians and national staff on maintenance procedures and safety practices.
• Prepare and open PTWs, conduct job safety analyses and provide daily progress reports.

Required profile

• Technical diploma or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of maintenance experience on EPC oil & gas projects.

Required skills

• Mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance.
• Rotating equipment alignment.
• Electrical loop checks.
• Instrumentation calibration.
• Troubleshooting of equipment and control systems.
• Preventive maintenance planning.
• Spare‑parts inventory management.
• Use of Systems Completion Database (ICAPS).