PSV Senior Technician at SPIE Oil & Gas Services
Representing upstream in exploration, offshore and onshore production, as well as downstream in refining and petrochemicals, SPIE Oil & Gas Services is dedicated to addressing the emerging human, technological and environmental challenges involved in maintaining and operating new oil and gas fields.
Our success is built on over 40 years of rich history. Our extensive field experience, combined with the broad competencies of our specialists and a worldwide global presence, has allowed SPIE Oil & Gas Services to be what we are today: a major player in the supply of technical expertise for the Oil & Gas industry. We are considered by many of our customers to be “Expert Hands”, which reflects the technical knowledge and involvement of our teams across all phases of our customer’s assets lifecycle.SPIE Services Nigeria Limited is currently looking for a PSV Senior Technician to join its work force in Nigeria. He/She shall be responsible for the safe inspection, testing, maintenance, and certification of all Pressure Safety Valves across upstream, midstream, and downstream facilities in compliance with DPR/NUPRC regulations, API standards, and company HSE policies. You protect lives, assets, and production continuity in a high-risk environment.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Repair
Strip down, clean, lap seats, replace springs, bellows, and O-rings on valves from brands like Crosby, Anderson Greenwood, Leser, and Farris
Execute emergency repairs during unplanned shutdowns to avoid flaring penalties
Testing & Certification
Perform statutory PSV testing and recertification intervals as mandated by NUPRC Guidelines and API 576 – typically every 12-36 months depending on service
Conduct bench testing and in-situ testing using deadweight testers and portable pop testers on FPSOs, flow stations, refineries, and gas plants
Stamp and issue PSV certification tags acceptable to NUPRC and third-party inspectors
HSE & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure 100% compliance with DPR Safety Regulations 1997 and NMDPRA requirements
Complete Permit to Work (PTW), JSA, and Toolbox Talk documentation before any job
Profile
Minimum ND/HND Mechanical Engineering from NBTE-accredited polytechnic. B.Eng preferred for IOC roles
API 510 or API 570. BOSIET + HUET for offshore roles. COREN registration is an advantage
8-10 years in oil & gas, with 6 years minimum on PSV maintenance. FPSO/LNG experience is a plus