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

SPIE Oil & Gas Services (part of the SPIE Group) provides a complete range of services to some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies through its network of offices in 25 countries across Africa, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific.

Job Title: Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) Technician

Reference: 2025-38257

Location: Offshore / Lagos

Contract type: Fixed-term-contract
Contractual hours: Full time

Job Description

• We are looking to strengthen its workforce in Nigeria by recruiting experienced Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) Technician to join our offshore operations team.
• If you have a strong background in electrical maintenance within the oil & gas industry, we invite you to apply!

Key Responsibilities
Operations & Maintenance:

• Perform inspection, testing, disassembly, calibration, and reassembly of Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs), Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs), and associated control devices.
• Execute valve maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs following OEM specifications and industry standards.
• Conduct pressure leak testing and seat tightness verification using hydrostatic and pneumatic test benches.
  Ensure PSV settings comply with ASME, API 527, API 576, and client specifications.
• Conduct in-situ testing and maintenance of spring-loaded, pilot-operated, and rupture disc pressure relief systems.
• Document all maintenance activities, test results, and findings in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
• Support periodic turnaround (TAR) and shutdown valve maintenance campaigns.

Equipment & System Monitoring:

• Monitor and assess PSV performance, identifying anomalies and recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices for overpressure protection systems.
• Maintain valve storage records and ensure proper tagging and traceability of PSVs.

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

• Ensure strict compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Work at Height safety procedures.
• Adhere to HSE policies and report non-conformances or unsafe conditions to the QHSE department.
• Follow best practices for handling, lubricating, and assembling PSVs to maintain performance and reliability.

Profile

• Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in PSV maintenance within offshore oil & gas or petrochemical environments.
• Proven experience with safety relief valves from major OEMs (e.g., Anderson Greenwood, Consolidated, Farris, Leser, Crosby, and Tyco).
• Hands-on experience with hydrostatic and pneumatic testing equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting PSV issues, including set pressure deviations, seat leakage, and chatter.
• Strong understanding of process pressure management, overpressure protection systems, and relief device operations.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, valve datasheets, and PSV test certificates.
• Experience with shutdown and turnaround PSV maintenance planning.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply online