Job Title: Operations and Maintenance Engineer (CNG Sector)
Location: Arepo, close to Mowe/Ibafo, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced CNG Compressor Operator to operate and monitor CNG compressor packages and associated equipment safely and efficiently.
- The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience operating CNG compressors, monitoring equipment parameters, carrying out routine inspections, responding to alarms, and supporting basic maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate CNG compressor packages and associated equipment in line with approved operating procedures.
- Monitor compressor pressure, temperature, oil level, vibration, running hours, and other operating parameters.
- Carry out equipment start-up, shutdown, changeover, and routine operational checks.
- Monitor compressor performance and promptly report abnormalities, leaks, unusual sounds, vibrations, or pressure changes.
- Conduct routine inspections of compressors, gas engines/motors, valves, piping, cooling, and lubrication systems.
- Respond appropriately to equipment alarms, trips, and emergency situations.
- Perform basic operational troubleshooting and escalate major mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or control faults to the maintenance team.
- Assist maintenance personnel during preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Carry out routine checks on gas detectors, emergency shutdown systems, safety valves, gauges, and other safety equipment.
- Maintain accurate daily operating logs, equipment readings, shift reports, and breakdown records.
Requirements
- OND, HND, or relevant technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Automobile Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience operating CNG compressors or similar gas compression equipment.
- Practical experience with reciprocating compressors is highly preferred.
- Good understanding of compressor operation, pressure systems, lubrication, cooling, and gas engines/motors.
- Ability to monitor and interpret compressor operating parameters and equipment readings.
- Basic knowledge of PLC/HMI controls, alarms, and instrumentation.
- Ability to identify equipment abnormalities and carry out basic operational troubleshooting.
- Good understanding of CNG safety procedures, PTW, LOTO, and emergency response.
- Ability to work shifts and respond to operational emergencies when required.
- Relevant CNG, compressor operation, safety, LOTO, or OEM training/certification is an added advantage.
Salary
Open (N300,000 – N500,000 monthly).
Application Closing Date
15th October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using (CNG COMPRESSOR 17) as the subject of the email.
To apply for this job email your details to cv@ascentech.com.ng