Maintenance Specialist – Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation

About the role

The Maintenance Specialist (MEI) will execute 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 lead a team to ensure safe, efficient and timely maintenance in line with the Commissioning Execution Plan and vendor manuals.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and perform maintenance, commissioning and start‑up tasks for MEI systems, including alignment of rotating equipment, electrical loop checks and instrumentation calibration.
• Troubleshoot and carry out corrective maintenance on rotating/static equipment, electrical panels and instrumented systems.
• Support the creation of preventive maintenance programmes and preservation plans.
• Document all activities in the Systems Completion Database (ICAPS) and manage spare‑parts inventory.
• Coordinate with material management, engineering and operations to align maintenance schedules with project milestones.
• Provide technical input for selection of spares, lubricants and consumables.
• Mentor junior technicians and national staff on maintenance procedures and safety practices.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance, preferably in a commissioning or start‑up environment.
• Ability to lead a small team and work collaboratively with project and client representatives.
• Strong focus on safety, documentation and quality standards.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance
• Electrical maintenance
• Instrumentation calibration
• Rotating equipment alignment
• Electrical loop checks
• Troubleshooting of equipment and control systems
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Spare‑parts inventory management