Assala Energy

Onshore oil exploration and production operator

Electrical Specialist - Maintenance Fly Team

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGabonNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Hold a diploma of Engineering or equivalent.
Hold a postgraduate degree and have specialized experience in the Oil and Gas industry or equivalent.
Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Oil and Gas operations and/or maintenance.
Have a proven track record in technical management of operations and/or maintenance.
Have knowledge of computer hardware and software, particularly SAP, PI OSISOFT, PLC, and ICSS.
Have specific professional knowledge of industrial combustion gas turbines, power generators, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, and centrifugal and reciprocating pumps.
Be able to confidently present and defend proposals and provide innovative solutions.
Be fluent in both English and French, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Replace Electrical Supervisors during their absence and supervise electrical teams.
Troubleshoot and maintain electrical equipment according to vendor specifications.
Mentor trainees and transfer skills, ensuring knowledge sharing and best practices.
Provide technical leadership and analyze day-to-day operational issues.
Prepare, organize, and execute major maintenance activities.
Support the development of maintenance and reliability strategies.
Review procedures for critical electrical equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Collaborate with engineering to integrate reliability and maintainability best practices into new designs.
Participate in HAZOP/HAZID studies as required.
Ensure compliance with Assala Energy’s HSSE Management Standards in all production operations.
Promote proactive HSSE behaviors and process safety management.
Drive ESG awareness and lead initiatives to meet company objectives regarding environmental impact.
Conduct studies and projects to optimize operational costs and enhance equipment reliability.
Monitor process and equipment performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement changes.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of computer hardware and software, particularly SAP, PI OSISOFT, PLC, and ICSS, is a plus.

Electrical Specialist (Maintenance Fly Team)

Assala Energy · Port-Gentil, Gabon · Contract · Posted 2026-09-25

Workplace: on_site

Department: Maintenance

Description

Location: Gabon
Work Pattern: Rotational 28/28 (28 days on duty / 28 days off)

Contract nature : Manpower

Assala Gabon is a dynamic Oil and Gas Exploration and Production company committed to the sustainable development of its assets. We value a collaborative approach, promote diversity, and prioritize safety and integrity in all our operations.

As we embark on our journey of continued growth, we are on the lookout for a highly talented Electrical Specialist to be a part of our vibrant team. Joining our dynamic "Maintenance Fly team", you will play a crucial role in maintaining the smooth and secure functioning of our electrical installations across various locations, supporting our comprehensive asset portfolio.

Your main areas of responsibility will include:

Replacing Electrical Supervisors during their absence and supervise electrical teams.
Troubleshooting and maintaining electrical equipment as per vendor specifications.
Mentoring and transferring skills to trainees, ensuring knowledge sharing and best practices.
Providing technical leadership and analyzing day-to-day operational issues.
Preparing, organizing, and executing major maintenance activities.
Supporting the development of maintenance and reliability strategies.
Reviewing procedures for critical electrical equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Collaborating with engineering to integrate reliability and maintainability best practices into new designs.
Participating in HAZOP/HAZID studies as required.
Ensuring compliance with Assala Energy’s HSSE Management Standards in all production operations.
Promoting proactive HSSE behaviors and process safety management.
Driving ESG awareness and leading initiatives to meet company objectives regarding environmental impact.
Conducting studies and projects to optimize operational costs and enhance equipment reliability.
Monitoring process and equipment performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implement changes.

Requirements

Hold a diploma of Engineering or equivalent.
Hold a postgraduate degree and specialized experience in the Oil & Gas industry or equivalent.
A minimum of 5 years experience in Oil and Gas operations and/or maintenance.
Proven track-record in technical management of operations and/or maintenance.
Knowledge of computer hardware and software, particularly in SAP, PI OSISOFT / PLC & ICSS is a plus.
Specific professional knowledge in industrial combustion gas turbines, power generator, centrifugal & reciprocating compressor, centrifugal & reciprocating pumps.
An open-minded individual, with excellent team spirit and interpersonal skills.
Ability to confidently present and defend proposals, and provide innovative solutions.
Fluent in both English and French with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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About the Company

Assala Energy

Onshore oil exploration and production operator

Assala Energy buys and manages onshore oil assets in Gabon, focusing on mature fields and redeveloping them to raise output. It operates five fields directly and four as a non-operator, runs a domestic pipeline network and the Gamba Sud export terminal to produce and export crude oil. It differentiates itself by acquiring mid-life assets and applying disciplined, efficiency-driven operations under experienced leadership, with Carlyle backing and a planned Maurel & Prom combination to form a leading Gabon onshore operator. Its goal is to unlock value from Gabon’s onshore fields, grow production, and extend asset life through a scalable, integrated onshore platform for exploration, development, and export.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2017

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