Operations Engineer

Are you a hands-on engineer passionate about precision, reliability, and providing exceptional technical support? Spectra Oil Corporation seeks a dedicated Operations Engineer to ensure the optimal performance and maintenance of our critical lubricant dispensing systems. If you excel in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting complex equipment, and upholding the highest safety standards, join us in delivering operational excellence to Zambia’s key industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preventive Maintenance Execution: Deliver 100% of scheduled maintenance tasks across all customer sites to maximize equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• On-Site Technical Support: Provide expert troubleshooting, testing, and repair services for pumps and mechanical equipment, resolving 95% of issues on the first visit.
• Quality Assurance & Documentation: Maintain 100% adherence to international quality standards for all work performed. Accurately interpret technical schematics and ensure complete documentation for every job.
• Failure Analysis & Improvement: Conduct root cause analysis and deliver timely actionable failure assessment reports, providing recommendations to prevent future issues.
• Safety Leadership: Uphold a strong safety culture by conducting daily inspections, proactively addressing risks, and ensuring clients receive all necessary safety information.
• Project Implementation: Design, install, and commission new lubricant dispensing setups and pipeline systems at customer and industrial sites.

Qualifications & Attributes:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred), or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years in industrial operations or maintenance, preferably within lubricants, oil & gas, or petrochemical sectors.
• Hands-on expertise with lubricant dispensing systems (bulk tanks, pumps, meters, hose reels, automated systems).
• Proven experience in designing, installing, and commissioning technical equipment at customer sites.

Skills:

• Proficiency in reading P&IDs, technical drawings, and installation manuals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex engineering issues.
• Knowledge of pipeline engineering, maintenance reliability, and industry safety standards.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Attributes:
• Detail-oriented & precise – ensures accuracy and quality in all work.
• Adaptable team player – thrives in a collaborative environment and adapts to new technologies and challenges.
• Innovative & proactive – eager to learn, improve systems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Safety-focused – champions a culture of safety and compliance in all operations.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Play a crucial hands-on role in maintaining the infrastructure that keeps Zambia’s industries running.
• Growth: Develop your technical and professional skills in a supportive, safety-focused environment that values innovation.
• Benefits: Competitive remuneration and comprehensive support.

How to Apply:

Submit your CV and cover letter to HR@spectraoil.com by 26 September 2025.

Subject line: “Operations Engineer – [Your Name]”

Spectra Oil is an equal opportunity employer. We champion diversity and inclusion.

Powering industry through precision and reliability—apply today!