Junior Maintenance Technician – Engine at WTS Energy at WTS Energ

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Join WTS Energy as a Junior Maintenance Technician – Engine in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where you will support engine maintenance and repair operations within a leading global energy infrastructure and technology company. This role involves assisting senior technicians with diagnostics, troubleshooting, and compliance to safety standards while documenting technical findings and managing tools effectively. As a Junior Maintenance Technician, your daily tasks include conducting engine and machinery watches, performing routine maintenance, bunkering operations, and adhering to all technical and safety procedures under supervisory guidance. You will ensure equipment surveillance and safety checks are carried out as scheduled, and comply with the Permit to Work (PTW) system and other regulatory frameworks essential to engineering tasks.

Ideal candidates bring combined workshop skills and at least 12 months of approved onboard seagoing service or alternatively 36 months of seagoing service including 30 months in the engine department. Experience must include engine room watch-keeping under a chief engineer or qualified engineer officer for a minimum of six months. Educational and training accomplishments must meet STCW Code standards, with proficiency in written and spoken English necessary for effective communication. This full-time position is supervised by Senior Marine Technical Engineer (Engine) and Senior Marine Technical Personnel (Plant). The role is based in Port Harcourt, a strategic hub for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, where skilled technical maintenance ensures operational efficiency and safety in energy infrastructure. WTS Energy’s presence in this dynamic market offers engineers opportunities to develop expertise in a global context, contributing to Nigeria’s energy sector growth. While salary details are unavailable, this role offers a pathway toward technical specialist positions within the marine and energy sectors. Successful technicians often advance to senior engineering roles or technical management in multinational energy firms. To enhance your application, highlight your hands-on engine maintenance experience, familiarity with STCW certifications, and ability to perform safe operations under supervision. Quantify your seagoing service and watch-keeping duties clearly in your CV and cover letter. Apply promptly for the Junior Maintenance Technician – Engine role at WTS Energy in Port Harcourt to become an integral part of a global energy infrastructure leader. The application deadline is not specified, so early submission is recommended to secure consideration.

Requirements

Complete combined workshop skills training and approved seagoing service of at least 12 months or 36 months with 30 in engine department
Perform engine room watch-keeping duties under supervision for minimum 6 months
Meet competence standards specified in section A-III/1 of STCW Code
Meet competence standards in sections A-VI/1 to A-VI/4 of STCW Code
Possess Officer in Charge of an engineering watch certificate, STCW 95 – Ref.

Responsibilities

Conduct engine and machinery watches as per maintenance schedule
Perform machinery operation, maintenance, and bunkering activities
Carry out technical and safety tasks under supervision
Follow all applicable rules, regulations, and procedures for assigned tasks
Monitor equipment and installations assigned for routine surveillance
Execute routine safety inspections on equipment as required
Comply with the Permit to Work (PTW) system
Document findings and maintain tools properly

Key skills

Engine maintenanceMachinery operationBunkering proceduresSTCW Code complianceEngineering watch-keepingSafety inspectionsPermit to Work system

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WTS Energy operates in the upstream oil and gas sector, focusing on asset development and subsurface data management to drive exploration and production activities.

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Port Harcourt, Rivers

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What qualifications are needed for the Junior Maintenance Technician role at WTS Energy in Port Harcourt?

Candidates must have completed combined workshop skills training and approved seagoing service with relevant STCW certifications, including an engineering watch certificate.

How much experience is required for this Junior Maintenance Technician position?

Applicants should have at least 12 months of approved seagoing service or 36 months with 30 months in the engine department, plus six months of supervised engine room watch-keeping.

Is the Junior Maintenance Technician role at WTS Energy remote or onsite?

This position is onsite in Port Harcourt and requires physical presence to perform maintenance and technical duties.

Are there specified working hours or shifts for this role?

The job involves engine and machinery watches scheduled according to the maintenance plan under supervisory management.

What career growth can a Junior Maintenance Technician expect in Port Harcourt?

This role offers pathways to senior technical and management positions within the marine and energy sectors, especially in Port Harcourt’s oil and gas industry.

Junior Maintenance Technician – Engine at WTS Energy

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