Rotating Equipment Specialist - Maintenance Fly Team
About the job
- Hold an engineering diploma or equivalent.
- Have a postgraduate degree and specialized experience in the Oil & Gas industry or equivalent.
- Have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in Oil and Gas operations and/or maintenance.
- Have a proven track record in the technical management of operations and/or maintenance.
- Possess knowledge of industrial combustion gas turbines, power generators, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, and centrifugal and reciprocating pumps.
- Be fluent in both English and French, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Be able to present proposals confidently and provide innovative solutions.
- Supervise maintenance teams and act as a replacement for Mechanical Supervisors and Maintenance Superintendents when they are absent.
- Assist in establishing Rotating Equipment Maintenance and Reliability Strategies.
- Investigate and troubleshoot equipment issues, ensuring maintenance follows vendor specifications.
- Maintain a long-term vision for equipment performance and reliability.
- Provide on-site mentoring to trainees and transfer skills to them.
- Share experiences, lessons learned, and best practices with maintenance and operations teams.
- Provide technical leadership in analyzing day-to-day operational issues and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with manufacturers and technical experts to improve reliability issues affecting plant operations.
- Prepare, organize, and execute major maintenance activities.
- Review procedures for critical rotating equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Work with engineering to integrate best practices for reliability and maintainability into new designs.
- Participate in projects for new or refurbished installations and HAZOP/HAZID studies as required.
- Ensure compliance with Assala Energy’s HSSE Management Standards in production operations.
- Promote proactive HSSE behaviors and process safety management.
- Promote ESG awareness and lead initiatives to meet company objectives regarding environmental impact.
- Conduct exploratory studies to estimate budgets and provide technical solutions for threats related to rotary mechanics.
- Take on projects and responsibilities for managing change (MOC).
- Identify opportunities and synergies for optimizing operational costs.
- Experience working with computer hardware and software, especially SAP, PI OSISOFT, PLC, and ICSS.
About the company
Assala Energy manages onshore oil and gas assets in Gabon, including five operated and four non-operated fields, a domestic pipeline network, and the Gamba Sud export terminal. It increases production by redeveloping mid-life and mature assets through disciplined investment and efficient operations, with production around 40,000 barrels per day in mid-2023. The company differentiates itself by acquiring mid-life assets, leveraging experienced leadership from the Shell transition and Carlyle-backed backing, and pursuing a scaled onshore platform. Its goal is to unlock further value in Gabon's onshore fields and to build a leading Gabonese onshore operator, with Maurel & Prom acquisition to create a larger platform.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 16, 2026 first oil at Grand N’Gongui adds a new production leg.
- Assala reported 57,000 barrels per day in December 2025, up 26.6%.
- Gunvor financed the 2024 acquisition, signaling continued backing for Gabon’s expansion plan.
What critics are saying
- State control after the 2024 GOC takeover ties Assala to Gabon’s fiscal politics.
- Mature fields still decline without constant capex; Grand N’Gongui delays hit 2026 output.
- A 2027 Gabon policy shift or expropriation dispute would cripple cash generation.
What makes Assala Energy unique
- Assala runs Gabon’s core onshore infrastructure, including fields, pipelines, and Gamba Sud.
- Its edge is rejuvenating mature assets through appraisal, redevelopment, and life-extension drilling.
- June 2024 GOC ownership anchors local political access unavailable to foreign operators.
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