Head of Mechanical: Rotating, Static, Lifting & Marine Equip

About this role

The role is for a Head of Mechanical at Prime Atlantic Cegelec Nigeria (PACE) in Lagos. It provides technical leadership for mechanical maintenance, equipment performance, spare parts management and maintenance optimisation. The position involves coordinating contractors and vendors, supporting operations, managing costs, and developing engineers and technicians. The employer operates in the Nigerian oil and gas sector and maintains a training centre to develop professionals in the field. The role also requires ensuring compliance with procedures, specifications and HSE standards, and may act as Maintenance Operations Manager when needed.

What you would do

• Develop and oversee mechanical maintenance plans and procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance planning and align with maintenance policies.
• Manage spare parts availability and equipment support needs.
• Oversee data accuracy and analysis of maintenance information in SAP/UNISUP.
• Analyse equipment performance, investigate failures and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical expertise on mechanical equipment including turbomachinery.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors and external technical resources.
• Monitor contractor performance and assist with contract administration.
• Support budget preparation and cost control for mechanical operations.
• Provide technical assistance to operations and support training of engineers and technicians.

What they are asking for

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of turbomachinery.
• Minimum 10 years' experience as a Mechanical Engineer, including at least 5 years in the petrochemical industry.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory operational position.

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