Pressure Safety Valves (PSV) Senior Technician at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

SPIE Oil & Gas Services, part of the SPIE Group, delivers a broad range of services to major oil and gas companies through operations across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The company operates in 25 countries and supports industry operations with a workforce of over 4,000 employees, providing training, recognition, and career development opportunities to support business growth.

• SPIE Services Nigeria Limited is seeking a Pressure Safety Valves (PSV) Senior Technician to join its operations in Nigeria.
• The successful candidate will oversee the safe inspection, testing, maintenance, and certification of Pressure Safety Valves across upstream, midstream, and downstream facilities.
• The role involves ensuring compliance with DPR/NUPRC regulations, API standards, and company HSE policies while supporting operational safety, asset protection, and production continuity in high-risk environments.

Maintenance & Repair:

• Disassemble, clean, lap seats, and replace springs, bellows, and O-rings on valves from brands such as Crosby, Anderson Greenwood, Leser, and Farris.
• Carry out emergency repairs during unplanned shutdowns to minimize flaring penalties.

Testing & Certification:

• Perform statutory PSV testing and recertification in line with NUPRC Guidelines and API 576 requirements, typically within 12-36 month intervals depending on service conditions.
• 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 approved by NUPRC and third-party inspectors.

HSE & Regulatory Compliance:

• Maintain full compliance with DPR Safety Regulations 1997 and NMDPRA requirements.
• Complete Permit to Work (PTW), JSA, and Toolbox Talk documentation before carrying out any task,

Profile

• Minimum of an ND / HND in Mechanical Engineering from an NBTE-accredited polytechnic, with B.Eng preferred for IOC roles.
• API 510 or API 570 certification required.
• BOSIET and HUET certifications required for offshore roles.
• COREN registration is an added advantage.
• 8 - 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including a minimum of 6 years in PSV maintenance.
• FPSO/LNG experience is an added advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates should visit the official application portal by clicking the apply button below.