Operations and Maintenance Technician

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Operating oil and gas facilities, wells and associated assets safely and efficiently in accordance with approved operating procedures and HSSE requirements.

• Executing routine and minor non-routine production operations, first-line maintenance, equipment isolation, depressurisation and reinstatement activities.

• Carrying out preventive, predictive, corrective and routine first-line maintenance on plant, process equipment and associated systems.

• Inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, diagnosing and rectifying equipment and process faults to minimise downtime and maintain asset reliability.

• Performing routine equipment servicing, installation, commissioning, calibration, adjustment and functional testing in accordance with approved manuals, procedures and work practices.

• Monitoring plant and equipment performance, collecting and recording field data, and identifying potential failures and opportunities for performance improvement.

• Measuring, validating and accurately reporting production volumes and collecting required samples for analysis.

• Diagnosing and responding appropriately to plant and facility upsets and implementing approved corrective actions to restore safe and stable operations.

• Interpreting and applying technical drawings, schematics, manuals, classification drawings, instrument loop drawings and other relevant technical documentation.

• Implementing approved recommendations to improve asset performance, reliability and integrity.

• Participating in planned shutdowns, turnarounds, maintenance campaigns, equipment overhauls and other operational or maintenance activities as required.

• Ensuring that all work, particularly non-routine and potentially hazardous activities, is executed in accordance with Permit-to-Work requirements, approved procedures and HSSE standards.

• Conducting Unsafe Act/Unsafe Condition audits, identifying hazards and implementing or escalating corrective actions to protect people, assets and the environment.

• Maintaining accurate records of production, maintenance activities, equipment condition, faults, repairs, inspections and materials used.

• Safely operating and maintaining tools, test equipment and workshop equipment, while supporting the availability of required spare parts and maintenance materials.

• Promptly reporting equipment defects, unsafe conditions, incidents and operational risks and taking appropriate action within the limits of assigned authority.

• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across plant, facility and work areas.

• Collaborating effectively with engineers, supervisors, operators, contractors and other technical personnel to resolve operational and equipment-related issues.

• Identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement in production, equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency and overall operational performance.

• Complying with company policies, applicable regulatory requirements, operating standards and HSSE requirements.

• Performing other related duties as may be assigned.

Education / Professional Qualifications:

• Ordinary National Diploma (OND/ND), Full Technological Certificate, Advanced Technical Diploma, relevant trade qualification or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, Electronics, Sciences or another relevant technical discipline.

• Relevant technical certification or professional qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience 

• Minimum of two (2) years' relevant experience in technical maintenance, field operations and/or control room operations within an industrial, manufacturing, energy, oil and gas or similar operating environment.

• Experience in upstream production operations, particularly within the oil and gas, petrochemical, manufacturing or industrial maintenance sectors, will be an added advantage.

Technical Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Competence in their relevant technical discipline and assigned equipment.

• Understanding of preventive, corrective and first-line maintenance practices.

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process failures and contribute effectively to root-cause analysis.

• Competence in Permit-to-Work, task risk assessment and safe isolation practices.

• Ability to interpret and apply operating manuals, technical drawings, procedures, work packs and method statements.

• Ability to accurately complete operational, maintenance and integrity records.

• Good understanding of HSSE requirements, safety-critical equipment and operations management systems.

• Ability to conduct frontline equipment checks and Unsafe Act/Unsafe Condition audits.

• Readiness to work on a rotational basis in onshore, swamp and/or offshore locations.

• Working knowledge of upstream oil and gas production facilities will be an added advantage.

Behavioural Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• A strong safety-first mindset and willingness to intervene appropriately when unsafe conditions are observed.

• Self-motivation, dependability and ownership of assigned responsibilities.

• Strong communication, listening and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

• Structured problem-solving and evidence-based decision-making.

• Effective planning, organisation and prioritisation skills.

• Respect for diverse perspectives and willingness to coach, support and learn from colleagues.

• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to learn and adapt quickly.

• Results orientation and commitment to operational excellence.

• Strong teamwork, collaboration and integrated delivery behaviours.

• Commitment to continuous professional development and improvement.

• Alignment with Renaissance values, policies and collaborative ways of working.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate:

• Relevant competence and practical experience applicable to the key accountabilities of the role.

• Sound knowledge of production and processing operations, with relevant hands-on experience in plant/facility start-up and shutdown activities.

• Strong commitment to Health Safety Security and Environmental leadership and compliance with company policies, procedures and management systems.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to learn.

• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.

• A self-motivated, results-driven approach and commitment to operational excellence.

• An analytical mindset and ability to apply management system principles including planning, execution, measurement and feedback to improve asset performance.

• Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Renaissance's Enterprise First values and Winning Ways of Working, which will form part of the selection process.

Scam Alert

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited does not request monetary payments (e.g. insurance policy, visa/work permit, HUET or HSSE training, special job offer, etc.) for employment.

Individuals who are interested in opportunities within our organization will find open positions listed on the company websites Careers – Renaissance when available.

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited does not make use of employment forms; neither does the Company process CVs that have not been submitted through the proper websites: Careers – Renaissance

All successful applicants who receive an offer of employment from Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited would have been required to go through a formal, competitive and transparent recruitment process.

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Closing Date: 25th September 2026