Head of Mechanical - Rotating, Static, Lifting & Marine Equipment

About this role

A leadership role overseeing mechanical maintenance for rotating, static, lifting and marine equipment. The position focuses on technical content of maintenance methods, planning, spare parts coverage, and adherence to maintenance policies, with supervision across contractors and external resources. It requires coordinating with the methods department, managing data and SAP systems, and ensuring compliance with HSE standards. The employer, Prime Atlantic Limited, provides oil servicing solutions in Nigeria and operates in the oil and gas sector. The role may involve acting as Maintenance Operation Manager when necessary and contributing to training and budget processes.

What you would do

• Revise and ensure proper implementation of maintenance plans prepared by contractors.
• Coordinate consolidation of Maintenance Plans with the Methods Department.
• Manage spare-parts availability and stock parameters to meet reliability and cost objectives.
• Act as Technical Administrator for Mechanical Spare Parts and oversee related data in SAP/UNISUP.
• Develop and control maintenance techniques and tools, including condition monitoring and reporting.
• Analyse equipment performance, perform technical studies, and propose improvements.
• Ensure operations comply with company rules, procedures, specifications and HSE standards.
• Mobilise and coordinate external resources (vendors, contractors) for mechanical operations; define scope of work and oversee deliverables.
• Provide technical assistance to site staff and support budget preparation and cost control.
• Contribute to contractor professionalism and participate in audits as required.

What they are asking for

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

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