Tube Rolling Technician

An Indigenous Oil and Gas Company located in Port Harcourt is recruiting to fill the position of a Tube Rolling Technician.

     Job Title: Tube Rolling Technician

     Job Reference Code: TRT/PH/06/22

     Location: Port Harcourt

     Job Type: Permanent

     Responsibilities/Summary of Functions:

• Maintenance activities on Heat Exchangers, tube rolling to seal tube to sheet leaks, tube pulling, plugging and other repairs on pressure vessels and equipment
• Inspection activities on Heat Exchangers, Magnetic flux leakage testing, Eddy current and internal rotary inspection system (IRIS) to detect general corrosion/erosion and localized volumetric defects such as pitting, fretting, etc.
• Brush Tube Holes using steel bristle rotary brushes, to be clean and free from oil, rust and damage
• Remove all loose rust and debris from the I.D. of the tube holes
• Wash Tube Holes using solvent, wash the tube holes to remove any oil residue
• Wash Tubes if tubes are not clean, wash tubes with solvent prior to insertion
• Set up tube wall reduction
• Measure the unrolled tube wall thickness with a tube micrometer
• Measure the I.D. of several tube holes (at least three) and log their dimensions and locations
• Visually inspect the inside of the shell for loose dirt, use a vacuum and/or air hose to remove as necessary
• Insert the tubes into the appropriate tube holes
• Setting tube rolling gun torque
• Set torque setting on tube rolling gun to a minimum position and roll this tube. Measure the rolled I.D. and increase torque and roll using incremental steps until calculated rolled I.D. is achieved
• Lubricate the inside of every third or fourth tube ends with a couple drops of (SAE 30) motor oil
• Inspect and clean tube expander frequently during the rolling process
• Check the finished rolled I.D. frequently to insure that the rolling operation is correct
• Clean and remove any residual oil and Loctite from the tubes and tube sheet after rolling is completed on the lead end of the tubes

Requirements/Qualification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical school or related education preferred
• Three (3) or more years of experience in an industrial operations or maintenance role preferred.
• Basic mechanical pipe component fitting skill 
• Pipe fitting or valve repair related experience
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice
• Ability to prioritize and complete work assignments by specific deadlines
• Knowledge of plant maintenance and repair work preferred
• Ability to follow precise directions and procedures of the supervisor on the project
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong safety skills

How to Apply: Interested Candidates should send their resume to

ofixrecruit@gmail.com. The job reference code should be the subject of the email.

The Application deadline is 30th June, 2022.